120 gal skimmer suggestions

CK00020 · 02/19/2017, 03:10 PM

I am setting up a 120 and was looking for some advice on skimmer options, the main thing is quality and noise.

Dundermifflin · 02/19/2017, 03:20 PM

The Vertex Omega 150 at Bulk Reef supply. $399. Had mine for a year and half and it works great. Easy to tune, easy to clean.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/vertex...n-skimmer.html

thegrun · 02/19/2017, 03:23 PM

I run an AquaMaxxCO-2 on my 120 (145 gallon true water volume), the run very quiet and skim very well.

CK00020 · 02/19/2017, 03:29 PM

Thanks guys there are just so many brands out there

thegrun · 02/19/2017, 03:34 PM

It really is a good time to be in the hobby, there are several nice skimmers available. I would be sure to get one that has a high quality pump.

crankbait09 · 02/21/2017, 10:57 AM

I recently bought a new skimmer for my 135g.
Reef Octopus Classic 200-INT

I don't even know it's running, unless I literally look right at it. Very quiet.
I am highly impressed with it!

meverha1 · 02/21/2017, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegrun

I run an AquaMaxxCO-2 on my 120 (145 gallon true water volume), the run very quiet and skim very well.

I have this on my 110 gallon (135 true water volume, including sump) and wish I would have gotten a slightly bigger skimmer. I skim a bit wet and I find that it fills up too quickly for my tastes.

scooter31707 · 02/21/2017, 12:06 PM

During my time I ran a Aquamaxx and currently running a Simplicity which I truly love. Very powerful and quiet.

whosurcaddie · 02/21/2017, 06:19 PM

Skimz Monzter SM161

CK00020 · 02/21/2017, 06:21 PM

Probably have around 140-150 total water volume

CK00020 · 02/21/2017, 06:23 PM

Never heard of a simplicity before, anywhere you know of to buy them online

MG98 · 02/21/2017, 07:31 PM

I just bought a deltec. It is SUPER quiet.

hotdogmj71 · 02/21/2017, 07:38 PM

Aquamaxx ConeS Q2 on my 120

And is on sale right now at Marine Depot

A storage container for your skimmate is a nice addition as well.

Hitch08 · 02/21/2017, 07:42 PM

Very happy with my Lifereef skimmer.

rocsec1 · 02/21/2017, 08:33 PM

I run vertex 150 o mine and am very with it

CK00020 · 02/21/2017, 10:35 PM

Does an aquamaxx take a standard pump?

SycoCell · 02/22/2017, 04:13 AM

I have the reef octopus classic 150-int. I'm happy with it!

02/19/2017, 03:10 PM	#1
CK00020 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Wi Posts: 61	120 gal skimmer suggestions I am setting up a 120 and was looking for some advice on skimmer options, the main thing is quality and noise.

02/21/2017, 07:38 PM	#13
hotdogmj71 Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Arkansas Posts: 241	Aquamaxx ConeS Q2 on my 120 And is on sale right now at Marine Depot A storage container for your skimmate is a nice addition as well. __________________ 120G 48x24x24; Trigger Ruby 30e; Mag12 return; MarsAqua 165 x2; Aquamaxx ConeS Q2; ReefKeeper Lite; SmartATO 10gal

02/21/2017, 07:42 PM	#14
Hitch08 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Philly Suburbs Posts: 665	Very happy with my Lifereef skimmer. __________________ 120g tank with 40g breeder sump. SVS-30 LifeReef Skimmer. EcoTech Radion Pros.

02/22/2017, 04:13 AM	#17
SycoCell Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 187	I have the reef octopus classic 150-int. I'm happy with it! __________________ 125g long DT, RS-200 Sump, Reef Octo 150 Skimmer, Full apex automation PS, I'm a newb so take my suggestions with a grain of reef salt

02/19/2017, 03:20 PM	#2
Dundermifflin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 272	The Vertex Omega 150 at Bulk Reef supply. $399. Had mine for a year and half and it works great. Easy to tune, easy to clean. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/vertex...n-skimmer.html

02/19/2017, 03:23 PM	#3
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	I run an AquaMaxxCO-2 on my 120 (145 gallon true water volume), the run very quiet and skim very well.

02/19/2017, 03:29 PM	#4
CK00020 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Wi Posts: 61	Thanks guys there are just so many brands out there

02/19/2017, 03:34 PM	#5
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	It really is a good time to be in the hobby, there are several nice skimmers available. I would be sure to get one that has a high quality pump.

02/21/2017, 10:57 AM	#6
crankbait09 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 932	I recently bought a new skimmer for my 135g. Reef Octopus Classic 200-INT I don't even know it's running, unless I literally look right at it. Very quiet. I am highly impressed with it!

02/21/2017, 12:06 PM	#8
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	During my time I ran a Aquamaxx and currently running a Simplicity which I truly love. Very powerful and quiet.

02/21/2017, 06:19 PM	#9
whosurcaddie Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,354	Skimz Monzter SM161

02/21/2017, 06:21 PM	#10
CK00020 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Wi Posts: 61	Probably have around 140-150 total water volume

02/21/2017, 06:23 PM	#11
CK00020 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Wi Posts: 61	Never heard of a simplicity before, anywhere you know of to buy them online

02/21/2017, 07:31 PM	#12
MG98 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 81	I just bought a deltec. It is SUPER quiet.

02/21/2017, 08:33 PM	#15
rocsec1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Medina oh Posts: 1,782	I run vertex 150 o mine and am very with it

02/21/2017, 10:35 PM	#16
CK00020 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Wi Posts: 61	Does an aquamaxx take a standard pump?