The BEST skimmer for a 120 gal?

hatfielj · 11/23/2006, 07:29 PM

Hi, I'm in the process of planning my new tank that I will be setting up sometime around february(120 gal 48X24X24). Its going to be an SPS and LPS dominated tank and I want to buy the best skimmer possible for this size tank. I was looking at the deltec AP600 or APF600 or one of the euroreef skimmers as a possibility, but I wanted to see what other people thought about these skimmers and any other ideas. I can't really afford to go over $800 or so but I just want to make sure I get the correct size. For instance, there is a $200 difference between the AP600 and the APF600. Is it worth it to go with the APF or would I be just as well off with an AP600 on this size tank. Thanks for any and all help!

hatfielj · 11/23/2006, 10:12 PM

Anyone?

kodyboy · 11/23/2006, 10:27 PM

I really like ASM skimmers, easy to use, work great and relatively inexpensive.

http://www.championlighting.com/home.php?cat=515

I would think a 4 or a 4x would be MORE than sufficient for a 120!

ken6217 · 11/23/2006, 10:30 PM

Go for an H&S A150-F2001. Similar skimmer to the Deltec but better quality construction. Price is $649.00. I debated both and went with H&S.
Ken

bubbaOPPD · 11/23/2006, 10:37 PM

Try a H&S A150-2001 rated for 225gal, I love my A200 3xF2001 on my 120gal at this moment until I replace it with a 220gal. Built like a tank and the aquabee pump uses only 38W of juice plus what ever you feed it with. I have seen both Deltec and H&S and they both work the same but the H&S is built stronger and is usually cheaper. Finsreef says they are out of stock but I believe they just got a new shipment of them in and they don't seem to update the website too often.
I guess I was slower to post.

UCanDoIt · 11/23/2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally posted by ken6217
Go for an H&S A150-F2001. Similar skimmer to the Deltec but better quality construction. Price is $649.00. I debated both and went with H&S.
Ken

This is the best match in the H&S skimmer line for your system.

hatfielj · 11/24/2006, 08:07 AM

THanks for the help everybody. I like the fact that the H&S is cheaper than the deltec and its rated for the same size tank. Also glad to hear that its built stronger. I'm definitely leaning towards the H&S now. Anyone else have any experience with either the deltec or H&S that would like to offer your opinion?

aquamn1999 · 11/24/2006, 09:53 AM

I like the AquaC skimmer.

scott058 · 11/24/2006, 10:23 AM

what nobody likes euro-reef? I have a cs135 for my 120 and it works like a champ

benf · 11/24/2006, 10:39 AM

I went with the Euro RC 8-3+...I think they call it RC 250 now except mine has 2 recirc. pumps!

ken6217 · 11/24/2006, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bubbaOPPD
Try a H&S A150-2001 rated for 225gal, I love my A200 3xF2001 on my 120gal at this moment until I replace it with a 220gal. Built like a tank and the aquabee pump uses only 38W of juice plus what ever you feed it with. I have seen both Deltec and H&S and they both work the same but the H&S is built stronger and is usually cheaper. Finsreef says they are out of stock but I believe they just got a new shipment of them in and they don't seem to update the website too often.
I guess I was slower to post.

You have A200 3xF2001 on a 220 gal? How did you end up making that decision? Does it shut down for a while waiting for the tank to catch up?
Ken

UCanDoIt · 11/24/2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by hatfielj
THanks for the help everybody. I like the fact that the H&S is cheaper than the deltec and its rated for the same size tank. Also glad to hear that its built stronger. I'm definitely leaning towards the H&S now. Anyone else have any experience with either the deltec or H&S that would like to offer your opinion?

Sent you a PM on several different choices. Please check your PM inbox.

UCanDoIt · 11/24/2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally posted by bubbaOPPD
..... I have seen both Deltec and H&S and they both work the same but the H&S is built stronger and is usually cheaper. Finsreef says they are out of stock but I believe they just got a new shipment of them in.....

My local dealer told me Wednesday that their next shipment is caught up in US Customs right now and should be in anytime. Only discouraging news might be, because of the H&S skimmers are gainning popularity, is that this shipment might be presold already. Since waiting for the shipment, all the popular sizes have been pre-ordered or on hold for customers. Next shipment in 4-6 weeks.

hatfielj · 11/24/2006, 11:14 AM

UCanDoIt: I replied to your PM. Thanks a ton for your help.

dkh0331 · 11/24/2006, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hatfielj
THanks for the help everybody. I like the fact that the H&S is cheaper than the deltec and its rated for the same size tank. Also glad to hear that its built stronger. I'm definitely leaning towards the H&S now. Anyone else have any experience with either the deltec or H&S that would like to offer your opinion?

Another vote for the H&S A150-F2001 from another happy user.

David

Jim_S · 11/24/2006, 12:50 PM

I used to run an A150. Great skimmer IMO.

I like ER's too. Thats what I run now.

Both do their job well. Both will remove DOC's from your tank.

Cheers,

Jim

Capt_Cully · 11/24/2006, 03:28 PM

Octopus?

less expensive same function as ASMs

Capt_Cully · 11/24/2006, 03:29 PM

http://www.octopusskimmer.com/

sorry, check out the link

UCanDoIt · 12/14/2006, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hatfielj
THanks for the help everybody. I like the fact that the H&S is cheaper than the deltec and its rated for the same size tank. Also glad to hear that its built stronger. I'm definitely leaning towards the H&S now. Anyone else have any experience with either the deltec or H&S that would like to offer your opinion?

I currently own both, the A150 and the APF600, both use the same AquaBee F2001 needlewheel pump. The performance for both skimmers is hard to tell that there is a difference. I'm using the A150 on a 175g FOWLR tank and the APF600 on a 75g reef tank. I was limited in space inside my 75g sump and needed the small footprint and height. Of course, I paid a premium for the smaller footprint, but love it as it is a poop sucking terror!

11/23/2006, 07:29 PM	#1
hatfielj Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,234	The BEST skimmer for a 120 gal? Hi, I'm in the process of planning my new tank that I will be setting up sometime around february(120 gal 48X24X24). Its going to be an SPS and LPS dominated tank and I want to buy the best skimmer possible for this size tank. I was looking at the deltec AP600 or APF600 or one of the euroreef skimmers as a possibility, but I wanted to see what other people thought about these skimmers and any other ideas. I can't really afford to go over $800 or so but I just want to make sure I get the correct size. For instance, there is a $200 difference between the AP600 and the APF600. Is it worth it to go with the APF or would I be just as well off with an AP600 on this size tank. Thanks for any and all help!

11/23/2006, 10:27 PM	#3
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	best skimmer I really like ASM skimmers, easy to use, work great and relatively inexpensive. http://www.championlighting.com/home.php?cat=515 I would think a 4 or a 4x would be MORE than sufficient for a 120!

11/24/2006, 10:39 AM	#10
benf Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: wesley chapel, florida Posts: 4,031	I went with the Euro RC 8-3+...I think they call it RC 250 now except mine has 2 recirc. pumps! __________________ Ben Current Tank Info: None :(

11/24/2006, 12:50 PM	#16
Jim_S Timo Boll Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,333	I used to run an A150. Great skimmer IMO. I like ER's too. Thats what I run now. Both do their job well. Both will remove DOC's from your tank. Cheers, Jim __________________ We will survive in this world of competition, shooting guns and our ammunition... Bradley Nowell Current Tank Info: We're recreating the ocean in our livings rooms. With that said, I've had some ups and downs.

11/24/2006, 03:28 PM	#17
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	Octopus? less expensive same function as ASMs __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

11/23/2006, 10:12 PM	#2
hatfielj Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,234	Anyone?

11/23/2006, 10:30 PM	#4
ken6217 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,179	Go for an H&S A150-F2001. Similar skimmer to the Deltec but better quality construction. Price is $649.00. I debated both and went with H&S. Ken

11/23/2006, 10:37 PM	#5
bubbaOPPD Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 416	Try a H&S A150-2001 rated for 225gal, I love my A200 3xF2001 on my 120gal at this moment until I replace it with a 220gal. Built like a tank and the aquabee pump uses only 38W of juice plus what ever you feed it with. I have seen both Deltec and H&S and they both work the same but the H&S is built stronger and is usually cheaper. Finsreef says they are out of stock but I believe they just got a new shipment of them in and they don't seem to update the website too often. I guess I was slower to post.

11/24/2006, 08:07 AM	#7
hatfielj Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,234	THanks for the help everybody. I like the fact that the H&S is cheaper than the deltec and its rated for the same size tank. Also glad to hear that its built stronger. I'm definitely leaning towards the H&S now. Anyone else have any experience with either the deltec or H&S that would like to offer your opinion?

11/24/2006, 09:53 AM	#8
aquamn1999 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 155	I like the AquaC skimmer.

11/24/2006, 10:23 AM	#9
scott058 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 180	what nobody likes euro-reef? I have a cs135 for my 120 and it works like a champ

11/24/2006, 11:14 AM	#14
hatfielj Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,234	UCanDoIt: I replied to your PM. Thanks a ton for your help.

11/24/2006, 03:29 PM	#18
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	http://www.octopusskimmer.com/ sorry, check out the link __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2