Ahhhhhh!!!...time for new skimmer..

EuroGTI · 10/09/2014, 09:13 PM

Broke my skimmer today! I've been thinking about a update anyways, so I'm not too mad about it.

Tank is a decently stocked sps 70gallon tank with 30gal sump. I've been considering a couple different skimmers. It's been tough to make a decision. Whatever skimmer I buy, I would like to be able to use later this year when I upgrade. New tank will be a custom 125-150 gallon rimless.

So far I have on my list

aquamaxx co-1
Jns sk2
Skimz Kone181 (don't know anyone to get much feedback)
Rlss R6i (salty supply is local to me)

Anything else around this price you guys recommend? Thanks!! Making skimmer decisions really sucks.

parrthed · 10/10/2014, 05:24 AM

I have been running the BM Curve series skimmers on my tanks for a while now. A Curve 7 would be a nice fit in that price range.

myram · 10/10/2014, 05:59 AM

The Aquamaxx CO-1 will be my next skimmer, small footprint, great pump, and great reviews online.
They are out of stock everywhere right now, could be a few weeks before you could find one.

EuroGTI · 10/10/2014, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myram

The Aquamaxx CO-1 will be my next skimmer, small footprint, great pump, and great reviews online.
They are out of stock everywhere right now, could be a few weeks before you could find one.

The aquamaxx is the same as he Jns correct? They import Jns??
I found the jns in stock. It's a little more then the aquamaxx but not much.
The aquamaxx is 289.99 and the Jns is 389.99

Drae · 10/10/2014, 07:14 AM

The co-1 is a toy compared to the sk2 ( not really but the sk2 handles a way bigger tank lol). Co-1 won't handle a 125-150 gallon tank... The sk2 will for sure.

Zacktosterone · 10/10/2014, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EuroGTI

Broke my skimmer today! I've been thinking about a update anyways, so I'm not too mad about it.

Tank is a decently stocked sps 70gallon tank with 30gal sump. I've been considering a couple different skimmers. It's been tough to make a decision. Whatever skimmer I buy, I would like to be able to use later this year when I upgrade. New tank will be a custom 125-150 gallon rimless.

So far I have on my list

aquamaxx co-1
Jns sk2
Skimz Kone181 (don't know anyone to get much feedback)
Rlss R6i (salty supply is local to me)

Anything else around this price you guys recommend? Thanks!! Making skimmer decisions really sucks.

whats your operating water level or is your stand big enough for a skimmer

EuroGTI · 10/10/2014, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zacktosterone

whats your operating water level or is your stand big enough for a skimmer

My skimmer compartment in my sump is 10"x14" and my stand will accommodate a skimmer to about 28 high. Its only 100gal net of water, but I would like to go 1 up so I don't need another skimmer when I upgrade next year. Something that can handle to 175-200 gal is what I'm looking for.

As far as water level it's about 9 inches, but I have a custom skimmer stand I made which is adjustable.

myram · 10/10/2014, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EuroGTI

The aquamaxx is the same as he Jns correct? They import Jns??
I found the jns in stock. It's a little more then the aquamaxx but not much.
The aquamaxx is 289.99 and the Jns is 389.99

Aquamaxx is actually $257, but Marine Depot marks it up.

$100 more is a 33% increase........that's pretty substantial in my wallet.

EuroGTI · 10/10/2014, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myram

Aquamaxx is actually $257, but Marine Depot marks it up.

$100 more is a 33% increase........that's pretty substantial in my wallet.

I've learned that 100$ in this hobby isn't much. I would much rather spend a extra 100$ or more if it meant getting a superior product. Especially when it comes to something like a skimmer. One of the most important pieces of equipment in our tank. I do understand what your saying, but in my case I want quality, and a skimmer that could handle my next tank. If that means spending a couple hundos more, I'm good with that

wildman926 · 10/10/2014, 08:31 AM

AquaMaxx EM300 will do nicely for both.

Drae · 10/10/2014, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myram

Aquamaxx is actually $257, but Marine Depot marks it up.

$100 more is a 33% increase........that's pretty substantial in my wallet.

The $389.99 price is for the sk2.

EuroGTI · 10/10/2014, 11:30 AM

Found a Jns for 359.99
Everywhere else I have seen them for 389.99

Should I jump on it?? I hear nothing but good stuff.

swk · 10/10/2014, 01:09 PM

Jns will be my next skimmer

EuroGTI · 10/10/2014, 01:14 PM

Ok jumped on the Jns. Got it for 359.99 shipped. Im happy with the 30.00 I saved. Hope to have it soon!!

Drae · 10/10/2014, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EuroGTI

Ok jumped on the Jns. Got it for 359.99 shipped. Im happy with the 30.00 I saved. Hope to have it soon!!

You got a winner. That skimmer pulls like a tow truck.

janes_mw · 10/10/2014, 04:50 PM

Yup, JNS SK2 is great skimmer. I have on my 120 and it is the best skimmer I have had in my 25+ years of this hobby. It is so consistent, it is unreal. You got a great price on it.

Scubaken · 10/10/2014, 04:58 PM

I run a shark SK5 it's very good, pulls out way more gunk that my last 2 skimmers, just very touchy on the adjustment side, but once it's going, I haven't had a problem at all.

EuroGTI · 10/16/2014, 07:22 PM

Skimmer got here today. Did a quick rodi/vinegar bath to clean it up and slapped it in the sump. So far so good. It's super quite! Hopefully I have some nice black gunk in the cup soon!

image by touchofklasse, on Flickr

liven learn · 10/16/2014, 08:00 PM

I'm a fan of recirculating reef octopus. I've had many for thr price this is may favorite. My bm never was consistent and really got on my nerves. The reef octopus I never have to adjust.

10/09/2014, 09:13 PM	#1
EuroGTI Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 194	Ahhhhhh!!!...time for new skimmer.. Broke my skimmer today! I've been thinking about a update anyways, so I'm not too mad about it. Tank is a decently stocked sps 70gallon tank with 30gal sump. I've been considering a couple different skimmers. It's been tough to make a decision. Whatever skimmer I buy, I would like to be able to use later this year when I upgrade. New tank will be a custom 125-150 gallon rimless. So far I have on my list aquamaxx co-1 Jns sk2 Skimz Kone181 (don't know anyone to get much feedback) Rlss R6i (salty supply is local to me) Anything else around this price you guys recommend? Thanks!! Making skimmer decisions really sucks. Last edited by EuroGTI; 10/09/2014 at 09:23 PM.

10/10/2014, 08:31 AM	#10
wildman926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CTX Posts: 2,904	AquaMaxx EM300 will do nicely for both. __________________ Beware of recommendations by those who don't actually use their recommendation!! The search function actually works quite well!! Tanks:Planet Aquarium 150g LPS, Planet Aquarium 90g Softie

10/10/2014, 01:09 PM	#13
swk Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wine Country CA Posts: 2,593	Jns will be my next skimmer __________________ Member of Wine Country Reefers Current Tank Info: 75 gal SPS dominant reef. Geo calcium reactor with masterflex pump, Deltec 1455 skimmer, 2 mp40QD, mp10wes, lit by a 6x54 dimable ATI sunpower and controlled by Reef Angel

10/10/2014, 04:50 PM	#16
janes_mw Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,526	Yup, JNS SK2 is great skimmer. I have on my 120 and it is the best skimmer I have had in my 25+ years of this hobby. It is so consistent, it is unreal. You got a great price on it. __________________ 300G 96x24x30, BK250 Skimmer with Avast Swabbie, LED/T5, Geo CaRx with Masterflex effluent cntl, Zeovite User - Avast Marine Tumbler, Archon control, Vortech MP60,Tunze 6125, & Jebao RW20 making waves

10/10/2014, 05:24 AM	#2
parrthed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 435	I have been running the BM Curve series skimmers on my tanks for a while now. A Curve 7 would be a nice fit in that price range.

10/10/2014, 05:59 AM	#3
myram #347, 19 years Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Biddeford, ME Posts: 1,714	The Aquamaxx CO-1 will be my next skimmer, small footprint, great pump, and great reviews online. They are out of stock everywhere right now, could be a few weeks before you could find one.

10/10/2014, 07:14 AM	#5
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	The co-1 is a toy compared to the sk2 ( not really but the sk2 handles a way bigger tank lol). Co-1 won't handle a 125-150 gallon tank... The sk2 will for sure.

10/10/2014, 11:30 AM	#12
EuroGTI Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 194	Found a Jns for 359.99 Everywhere else I have seen them for 389.99 Should I jump on it?? I hear nothing but good stuff.

10/10/2014, 01:14 PM	#14
EuroGTI Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 194	Ok jumped on the Jns. Got it for 359.99 shipped. Im happy with the 30.00 I saved. Hope to have it soon!!

10/10/2014, 04:58 PM	#17
Scubaken Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 261	I run a shark SK5 it's very good, pulls out way more gunk that my last 2 skimmers, just very touchy on the adjustment side, but once it's going, I haven't had a problem at all.

10/16/2014, 07:22 PM	#18
EuroGTI Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 194	Skimmer got here today. Did a quick rodi/vinegar bath to clean it up and slapped it in the sump. So far so good. It's super quite! Hopefully I have some nice black gunk in the cup soon! image by touchofklasse, on Flickr

10/16/2014, 08:00 PM	#19
liven learn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 135	I'm a fan of recirculating reef octopus. I've had many for thr price this is may favorite. My bm never was consistent and really got on my nerves. The reef octopus I never have to adjust.