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06/26/2021, 10:15 PM
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Location: PA
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Help me decide!!!
So my Skimz Monzter SM 161 Skimmer died I am looking to buy a new skimmer cant decide which to buy. I have it narrowed down to the choices below. Help me decide also if there is one that you simply love not listed feel free to add it as well. Please leave a comment on why you like a certain skimmer. Thanks all!!!!
Deltec 600i or 1000i Reef Octopus Regal 150INT Simplicity 240DC Nyos Quantum 160 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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06/27/2021, 09:06 AM
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Location: Damascus, MD
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Why not just get a new motor? I assume that is what went bad. I know the skimmer is discontinued but you should still be able to find the motor somewhere.
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125RR in-wall, 40B Sump, CS180 BM Skimmer, ATI 4x80 watt, eheim 1262, custom wrap around rock wall, ReefKeeper Elite 120g in-wall, 40B Sump, PC 54wx4, Jabao DC-6000 (full siphon), future seahorse t Current Tank Info: 125g, 120g, 2x40b sumps, ATI 4x80 T5HO |
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06/27/2021, 10:47 AM
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Location: menifee So cal
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#2 or #3 would be my choice, I have a Simplicity 240 DC and a Regal 200 what size tank is this going on, DT only?
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06/27/2021, 01:06 PM
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90 gallon right now fish only, with a Trigger Systems Emerald 37 sump Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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06/27/2021, 01:08 PM
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Looked everywhere for the original motor and no luck. Tried a Sicce PSK 1000 and it did not workout Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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06/27/2021, 02:00 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/Bubble-Magus-.../dp/B01DTF4P76
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125RR in-wall, 40B Sump, CS180 BM Skimmer, ATI 4x80 watt, eheim 1262, custom wrap around rock wall, ReefKeeper Elite 120g in-wall, 40B Sump, PC 54wx4, Jabao DC-6000 (full siphon), future seahorse t Current Tank Info: 125g, 120g, 2x40b sumps, ATI 4x80 T5HO |
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06/30/2021, 01:38 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: chino, CA
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another vote for regal 150INT.
if you start messing with other skimmer pumps you will probably pull your hair out. skimmer pumps are tested and matched with not only the pump flow ratings, but also the needle wheel impellers they use and not all are alike. a little thing like needle wheel diameter or even the size and count of the pins can drastically change a skimmers performance (or non-performance).
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I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller |
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