Skimmer recommendation NAC7, DiabloXS, Vertex

Skrilla · 11/28/2013, 07:48 PM

Hey everyone.

So I'm looking for the biggest skimmer I can fit in my sump. The room I have is 9" x 13" x 23". Here's the only issue. The water lever of the skimmer will have to be at 11".

NAC7 seems to be the best bet with a footprint of 9.2" x 8.5" x 19.6 and a water level of 9.5"-11"

The Diablo XS 160 with a footprint of 8.3" x 9" x 22" and a water level of 8"-9.5" (It would have to be at 11" in my sump)

Vertex Omega 150 would be an extremely tight fit with a footprint of 9" x 12" x 22", but again, only a water level of 7"-9.5".

Eshopps s120 with the smallest footprint of 7" x 6" x 17" and water level of 8"-10"

Which do you think would perform best with my limited space and water level?
Also, feel free to throw out other recommendations.

This will be for a heavily stocked 90G

Bpb · 11/28/2013, 11:32 PM

Vertex Omega FTW! Just build a stand for it...or buy one

Skrilla · 11/29/2013, 01:38 AM

Well I was hoping to get more replies soon, so I can take advantage of the black Friday sales, but I think I'm going to go with the Curve 7. 9.25" x 7.87" x 20.8", water level of 9.5"-11" rated for up to 240g on sale right now for $246. Seems like the best fit.

Although the sca-302 (bubble Magus knock-off) is on sale right now for only $112

Bpb · 11/29/2013, 01:50 AM

Having owned skimmers with the rock pump (BM curve skimmers), and skimmers with atman pumps (sca), it's a no brainer. Bubble Magus hands down. It's worth the extra money. The vertex is probably gonna be the best of the bunch, but between the sca and the curve7, that's not even close. Difference in pump performance is huge.

Skrilla · 11/29/2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bpb

Having owned skimmers with the rock pump (BM curve skimmers), and skimmers with atman pumps (sca), it's a no brainer. Bubble Magus hands down. It's worth the extra money. The vertex is probably gonna be the best of the bunch, but between the sca and the curve7, that's not even close. Difference in pump performance is huge.

Thanks for response with your experience on the skimmers. The SCA just seemed very cheap right now, and that's what kind of had me thinking about them and most of the reviews were positive. I don't think I'll be getting it, though.

The Vertex was my first choice, but it would be an extremely tight fit, and the water level would be a lot higher than recommended, and I wasn't sure if that would have a negative impact on performance.

moondoggy4 · 11/29/2013, 12:37 PM

Have you looked into the AquaMaxx Cone 2 old gen they are about 250 bucks at Marinedepot?

Skrilla · 11/29/2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Have you looked into the AquaMaxx Cone 2 old gen they are about 250 bucks at Marinedepot?

Looks like the Cone 2 is $389.

I ended up going with the curve 7. My LFS hooked me up with a black Friday deal of $200!

KrazyOnetime · 11/29/2013, 02:35 PM

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Bpb · 11/29/2013, 02:53 PM

Nice!!! The curve 7 is a monster. I have a curve 5 on my 55 gallon and have been happy as can be

Skrilla · 11/29/2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bpb

Nice!!! The curve 7 is a monster. I have a curve 5 on my 55 gallon and have been happy as can be

Awesome. Thanks again.

11/28/2013, 07:48 PM	#1
Skrilla Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 173	Skimmer recommendation NAC7, DiabloXS, Vertex Hey everyone. So I'm looking for the biggest skimmer I can fit in my sump. The room I have is 9" x 13" x 23". Here's the only issue. The water lever of the skimmer will have to be at 11". NAC7 seems to be the best bet with a footprint of 9.2" x 8.5" x 19.6 and a water level of 9.5"-11" The Diablo XS 160 with a footprint of 8.3" x 9" x 22" and a water level of 8"-9.5" (It would have to be at 11" in my sump) Vertex Omega 150 would be an extremely tight fit with a footprint of 9" x 12" x 22", but again, only a water level of 7"-9.5". Eshopps s120 with the smallest footprint of 7" x 6" x 17" and water level of 8"-10" Which do you think would perform best with my limited space and water level? Also, feel free to throw out other recommendations. This will be for a heavily stocked 90G

11/29/2013, 02:35 PM	#8
KrazyOnetime Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland OR. Posts: 223	S w c ......................................... __________________ SPS only Marineland DD 250g Reeflo Hammerhead return pump 4-3/4" seaswirls 2MP-40's PM Ca reactor w/SMS-122 SWC 250a skimmer 6-D120LED's 2-80W T-5's BRS dual GFO/Carbon reactor DIY BP reactor

11/28/2013, 11:32 PM	#2
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	Vertex Omega FTW! Just build a stand for it...or buy one

11/29/2013, 01:38 AM	#3
Skrilla Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 173	Well I was hoping to get more replies soon, so I can take advantage of the black Friday sales, but I think I'm going to go with the Curve 7. 9.25" x 7.87" x 20.8", water level of 9.5"-11" rated for up to 240g on sale right now for $246. Seems like the best fit. Although the sca-302 (bubble Magus knock-off) is on sale right now for only $112

11/29/2013, 01:50 AM	#4
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	Having owned skimmers with the rock pump (BM curve skimmers), and skimmers with atman pumps (sca), it's a no brainer. Bubble Magus hands down. It's worth the extra money. The vertex is probably gonna be the best of the bunch, but between the sca and the curve7, that's not even close. Difference in pump performance is huge.

11/29/2013, 12:37 PM	#6
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Have you looked into the AquaMaxx Cone 2 old gen they are about 250 bucks at Marinedepot?

11/29/2013, 02:53 PM	#9
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	Nice!!! The curve 7 is a monster. I have a curve 5 on my 55 gallon and have been happy as can be