Aquamax cone 3 vs SRO 3000int

Duvallj · 11/15/2013, 01:51 AM

With black friday around the corner I wanted to get some feedback on a skimmer. I'm currently in the middle of my 180 gallon w/55 gallon basement sump. I'll probably be running a mixed aquarium, probably moderately stocked.

I've been leaning torwards the sro 3000int. The more I look around I see the Aquamax cone 3's come up time to time at a cheaper price. Both seem to be good build quality and 8" bodies/ very similar features.

Just wondering which one is better / or if there is another option floating around.

Thanks!

ReefPharmer · 11/15/2013, 02:42 AM

I went through several skimmers and the aquamax co3 is excellent. The pump on it is very quiet. One negative is the cup is somewhat small

AkaSlyGuy · 11/15/2013, 06:49 AM

I don't have experience with the aquamax, but I recently switched to a SRO 3000int on my 180 and I could not be happier. I switched from a much more expensive 10 inch body skimmer and it was just too big for my bio load. But back when I bought it, the thought was you could not get one big enough

Honestly, you will probably be happy with either one, from what I have read about the aquamax.

Joe

Duvallj · 11/15/2013, 10:24 PM

Thats about what I've been reading. Well its good to hear more feedback that either should do well/ probably comparable. Well i guess it'll depend on who has the better sale.

Thanks!

Drae · 11/15/2013, 10:45 PM

I would get the aquamaxx cone 3 at marine depot for $311 right now. Can't beat that price with a stick. Better quality pump also imo. Sicce shark over the bubble blaster all day.

11/15/2013, 01:51 AM	#1
Duvallj Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 379	Aquamax cone 3 vs SRO 3000int With black friday around the corner I wanted to get some feedback on a skimmer. I'm currently in the middle of my 180 gallon w/55 gallon basement sump. I'll probably be running a mixed aquarium, probably moderately stocked. I've been leaning torwards the sro 3000int. The more I look around I see the Aquamax cone 3's come up time to time at a cheaper price. Both seem to be good build quality and 8" bodies/ very similar features. Just wondering which one is better / or if there is another option floating around. Thanks!

11/15/2013, 06:49 AM	#3
AkaSlyGuy Premium Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Texas/Arkansas Posts: 295	I don't have experience with the aquamax, but I recently switched to a SRO 3000int on my 180 and I could not be happier. I switched from a much more expensive 10 inch body skimmer and it was just too big for my bio load. But back when I bought it, the thought was you could not get one big enough Honestly, you will probably be happy with either one, from what I have read about the aquamax. Joe __________________ 180g RR, SRO 3000-int skimmer w/neck cleaner, Avast Skimmer Locker, 2x Reefbreeders Proton32's, Apex Controller, Tunze ATO, BRS 6 stage Deluxe RO/DI, Ehiem 1262 return pump, Reef Crystals salt, 2-part

11/15/2013, 02:42 AM	#2
ReefPharmer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,836	I went through several skimmers and the aquamax co3 is excellent. The pump on it is very quiet. One negative is the cup is somewhat small

11/15/2013, 10:24 PM	#4
Duvallj Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 379	Thats about what I've been reading. Well its good to hear more feedback that either should do well/ probably comparable. Well i guess it'll depend on who has the better sale. Thanks!

11/15/2013, 10:45 PM	#5
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	I would get the aquamaxx cone 3 at marine depot for $311 right now. Can't beat that price with a stick. Better quality pump also imo. Sicce shark over the bubble blaster all day.