Reef octopus or aquamaxx

[Joe the painter]

I am considering buying a reef octopus diablo dcs250 or a aquamaxx series equavilant skimmer that will perform for a sps dominated tank or any other protien skimmers. . I currently have a mtc HSA1000 protien skimmer but it's too big and the pump to run it is loud not energy efficient. Any suggestions?

[mpjones]

I purchased the Reef Octopus Diablo DCS300 just before Thanksgiving (Replaced my Reef Octopus SSS1000 that I used on my 120) for my 300 gallon DT plus 135 gallon sump. Must say that I am absolutely amazed with its performance! It is super quiet, easy to adjust and clean. I would definitely recommend the Reef Octopus skimmer!

[Joe the painter]

Wow thanks for the info reef octopus does seem to make a nice skimmer so many choices!!!! It's a hard choice

[Drae]

Aquamaxx for a couple reasons. Their pumps are better and their plumbing design is better. Not to mention the balance of their skimmers and lack of problems with overflowing. Reef ocs seem to be real sensitive to sump level where as the aquamaxx skimmers have a fairly big sweet spot. Italian pumps over chinese any day imo.

[Joe the painter]

I was also checking out the reef dynamics skimmers and they seem very impressive. I love the collar design but not sure about performance ?

[Drae]

Originally Posted by Joe the painter

I was also checking out the reef dynamics skimmers and they seem very impressive. I love the collar design but not sure about performance ?

Reef dynamic skimmers are quality but over priced imo.

[HaroldT]

Originally Posted by Joe the painter

I was also checking out the reef dynamics skimmers and they seem very impressive. I love the collar design but not sure about performance ?

I used a Euro Reef skimmer (now Reef Dynamics) and it worked great. Good product.

[HaroldT]

Originally Posted by Joe the painter

I am considering buying a reef octopus diablo dcs250 or a aquamaxx series equavilant skimmer that will perform for a sps dominated tank or any other protien skimmers. . I currently have a mtc HSA1000 protien skimmer but it's too big and the pump to run it is loud not energy efficient. Any suggestions?

I like my Aqua Euro 250 Gallon Skimmer. Has worked well for me for several years. Well built skimmer. http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/PS250...rwithPump.aspx

[Joe the painter]

its so hard picking out a skimmer that you have no idea how it performs. im sure they are all good but i want a good skimmer that will work for a sps dominated tank.

[Drae]

Originally Posted by Joe the painter

its so hard picking out a skimmer that you have no idea how it performs. im sure they are all good but i want a good skimmer that will work for a sps dominated tank.

It doesn't have to be so hard. If the skimmer is balanced, has a quality pump, silent or close to being silent, and worth the money you paid for it then it's a winner imo. Plenty of skimmers fall into these categories. Pick one.

[Stackemdeep]

Drae thanks for your comments on these threads. I am struggling to find an EM300 anywhere. It appears they are out of stock everywhere. If you know where I can find one, please shoot me a pm. Thank you.

[viggen]

Many feel Reef Dynamics are over priced due to not having many of the gimmicks other companies use. Yes they are a bit more money however they do perform extremely well and if they fit your budget they are worth a good look

[Joe the painter]

I like the aquamaxx skimmers and reef dynamics although the reef octopus does have more GPH don't know how much more effective it is because of that but I am leaning towards the aquamaxx I might just pull the trigger ?