What skimmer for my budget?

Ssteve · 09/28/2017, 01:50 PM

Looking for a skimmer that will handle a heavily stocked 150g tank. Setting the budget at $500. As of right now I'm really leaning towards the Deltec sc1455 but I'm not committed to anything. I'll be getting either the Red Sea 625xxl or the peninsula 650 depending on the layout of the house I purchase, but for now the skimmer will be going into a heavily stocked 120g sps tank.

James404 · 09/28/2017, 07:42 PM

I would steer away from Deltec IMO. Their customer service is nonexistent from what I keep hearing.

At that price point I would look into Reef Octopus (regal 200int maybe used?) Or maybe Vertex.

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Ssteve · 09/28/2017, 08:00 PM

I'd be purchasing through marine depot which usually stands behind what they sell pretty well. I've owned the 200int before and honestly was not impressed.

James404 · 09/28/2017, 08:18 PM

Ok, just something to consider. A year or two from now if you need a replacement part.

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jda · 09/29/2017, 08:42 AM

Can you fit a LifeReef in there? If you can, they should be on your list.

Ssteve · 09/29/2017, 09:40 AM

I don't believe so. I'll have to look at the specs.

Bono · 09/29/2017, 12:30 PM

I've had great success with my Aquamaxx Co3 from Marinedepot. The CO2 is well under your budget.

moondoggy4 · 10/01/2017, 10:54 PM

Vertex 180

ssgss gogeta · 10/01/2017, 10:58 PM

Chinese branding but have had amazing experience with these skimmers. The marine sources monster DC range.

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adtravels · 10/02/2017, 02:22 AM

https://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_DO...FIPSIS-vi.html

Bpb · 10/02/2017, 08:20 AM

I second lifereef. Their footprints are fairly flexible, as you can run the pump in a completely separate chamber if you need. My lifereef wouldn’t fit in mg skimmer chamber with the pump so I just run the pump in the return chamber

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moondoggy4 · 10/02/2017, 07:18 PM

https://www.marinedepot.com/Vertex_T...FIPSIS-vi.html This one and if you wait for the Black Friday sale they usually go on sale as well.

09/28/2017, 01:50 PM	#1
Ssteve Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,087	What skimmer for my budget? Looking for a skimmer that will handle a heavily stocked 150g tank. Setting the budget at $500. As of right now I'm really leaning towards the Deltec sc1455 but I'm not committed to anything. I'll be getting either the Red Sea 625xxl or the peninsula 650 depending on the layout of the house I purchase, but for now the skimmer will be going into a heavily stocked 120g sps tank.

09/28/2017, 07:42 PM	#2
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	I would steer away from Deltec IMO. Their customer service is nonexistent from what I keep hearing. At that price point I would look into Reef Octopus (regal 200int maybe used?) Or maybe Vertex. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

09/28/2017, 08:18 PM	#4
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Ok, just something to consider. A year or two from now if you need a replacement part. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

09/29/2017, 12:30 PM	#7
Bono Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lakewood Ranch Fl. Posts: 872	I've had great success with my Aquamaxx Co3 from Marinedepot. The CO2 is well under your budget. __________________ Living it up in Florida Current Tank Info: 210 gal, 300lbs LR, Aquamaxx Skimmer, 3x Reefbreeders LED's & T5's.

10/02/2017, 02:22 AM	#10
adtravels you cant buy blue fingers Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,542	https://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_DO...FIPSIS-vi.html __________________ False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long; but false views supported by some evidence, do little harm, for every one takes a salutary pleasure in proving their falseness. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon 36x24x24 reef

09/28/2017, 08:00 PM	#3
Ssteve Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,087	I'd be purchasing through marine depot which usually stands behind what they sell pretty well. I've owned the 200int before and honestly was not impressed.

09/29/2017, 08:42 AM	#5
jda Dogmatic Dinosaur Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 6,256	Can you fit a LifeReef in there? If you can, they should be on your list.

09/29/2017, 09:40 AM	#6
Ssteve Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,087	I don't believe so. I'll have to look at the specs.

10/01/2017, 10:54 PM	#8
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Vertex 180

10/01/2017, 10:58 PM	#9
ssgss gogeta Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 251	Chinese branding but have had amazing experience with these skimmers. The marine sources monster DC range. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10/02/2017, 08:20 AM	#11
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	I second lifereef. Their footprints are fairly flexible, as you can run the pump in a completely separate chamber if you need. My lifereef wouldn’t fit in mg skimmer chamber with the pump so I just run the pump in the return chamber Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

10/02/2017, 07:18 PM	#12
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	https://www.marinedepot.com/Vertex_T...FIPSIS-vi.html This one and if you wait for the Black Friday sale they usually go on sale as well.