Whats the best skimmer on the market - Page 5

805reef · 06/26/2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitr

how big is the new tank going to be ?

300

bullitr · 06/26/2015, 01:46 PM

You have few option
Bk 250 / BK300
Or ATB 10.5 deluxe / 1260

You can't get wrong on neither one

805reef · 06/26/2015, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitr

You have few option
Bk 250 / BK300
Or ATB 10.5 deluxe / 1260

You can't get wrong on neither one

Yea, I'm leaning towards the bk 250 supermarin

If I had gotten the atb 10.5 instead of the elegance 200 I would have just stayed with it for the new tank. but since I have to upgrade now im thinking of going with bk

Warner Marine · 06/26/2015, 04:35 PM

you can't go wrong with a Bubble King.

805reef · 06/26/2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Warner Marine

you can't go wrong with a Bubble King.

I was running a Warner Marine AS200 before I got the ATB

Warner Marine · 06/26/2015, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 805reef

I was running a Warner Marine AS200 before I got the ATB

I remember

The skimmer business is a difficult game. We tried US-built, Foreign-Built and gave up on it a few years ago. I loved designing them and filing patents but it's a market that is oversaturated and difficult to compete in.

shaggss · 06/26/2015, 04:58 PM

I have owned BK160 and Bubble Magus.

The last skimmer I'll ever buy is my new Lifereef. This is an awesome skimmer:

1. Easily upgradable, just add an extension.
2. Can use any pump
3. Set and forget!

Great thread can be found here!

bullitr · 06/27/2015, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Warner Marine

I remember

The skimmer business is a difficult game. We tried US-built, Foreign-Built and gave up on it a few years ago. I loved designing them and filing patents but it's a market that is oversaturated and difficult to compete in.

I owned as 200 too it was great !

watchguy123 · 06/27/2015, 11:52 AM

What an amazing thread. Picture after picture of fish poop, everyone bragging about who collects the most fish poop. You guys are sick

VWHACK · 06/27/2015, 12:07 PM

I'm running a Bubble King Supermarin 250 and now with the new set up a Supermarin 300
Hands down the best. Bottom line you get what you pay for in performance and quality.

ChefZilla · 06/27/2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by watchguy123

What an amazing thread. Picture after picture of fish poop, everyone bragging about who collects the most fish poop. You guys are sick

Hahaha welcome back to RC Mark. Long time no hear

slief · 06/27/2015, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitr

Reef dynamics still makes awesome skimmer but it's too loud and not as efficient as ATB OR BK

If you want more efficient with great material and well thought off skimmer
Only 2 option IMO ATB OR BK

+1!! I'm out in Ft Myers Florida as I sit her now. I've spent the last couple days with Royal Exclusiv USA.. My new skimmer!

Just kidding about that being my new skimmer. That Delux 650 sure as hell was a beast though.

I do however love my Supermarin! I've owned a lot very very nice skimmers over the last 27 years and my SM is by far the best in terms of quality, efficiency and consistency.

BeanMachine · 06/27/2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by slief

+1!! I'm out in Ft Myers Florida as I sit her now. I've spent the last couple days with Royal Exclusiv USA.. My new skimmer!

Just kidding about that being my new skimmer. That Delux 650 sure as hell was a beast though.

I do however love my Supermarin! I've owned a lot very very nice skimmers over the last 27 years and my SM is by far the best in terms of quality, efficiency and consistency.

Woah that's a beast of a skimmer!

I especially like the Do Not Touch on your probe holder hehe

falconut · 06/27/2015, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitr

ASM is a piece of crap skimmer
Almost if not all the Materials are really bad and cheap
Since It's a knocked off version of euro reef / reefdynamics make from cheapest material available.
Reef dynamics still makes awesome skimmer but it's too loud and not as efficient as ATB OR BK

Reef octopus probably is the best bang for the buck

If you want more efficient with great material and well thought off skimmer
Only 2 option IMO ATB OR BK

I used an ASM G2 for probably around 7 years with no real issues. Just had to replace the impeller every few years. I'd hardly call it a piece of crap. It worked really nice, just not quite as efficient as some of the newer skimmers. That's why I replaced it. My opinion was that it was a nice skimmer back in the day that didn't break the bank.

bullitr · 06/28/2015, 12:24 AM

Back in the day air stone and under gravel filtration also works but I doubt you will use it again. Been in the hobby for 12 years not really long enough compare to OG people here but I tried a lot of skimmer and hands down prizm and ASM are bad skimmer.

Euro reef skimmer might outdated, not be efficient or silent but still a good skimmer.

Scott
That's a nice new venture good luck

goreef65 · 06/29/2015, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SchnitzelReef

Hahahaha challenge accepted.

I will bet my Bubble Magus 220A will produce "almost" if not as much gunk as any of these baller skimmers mentioned. Seriously, people spending over $2k for a plastic cone skimmer? I've been down this road before, I understand the quality difference of the products, but I'm not backing down on the difference between my gunk and the amount of it to yours. Oh, and I SAVE $1,500... ha ha ha....

sarwa · 06/29/2015, 06:06 PM

Rating is all relative. It's like buying a car: how much can you afford and what features are important to you. Some will say a Lambo is the best (not what I think but just for demonstration purposes) but it's pointless since many of us can't afford it.

I'd say it still comes down to how you take care of your tank. Your tank will do well with a decent skimmer with good maintenance habits such as livestock management, feeding control and frequent water changes.

WFIW, I've been using a 6 year old Bermuda Aquatics BPS-8 and my tank is doing fairly well.

jthao · 06/29/2015, 07:39 PM

Best answer for the op: simple, buy what U can afford. Like most things in life (not all, but most), you get what you pay for. It's obvious that a $300 skimmer will not perform the same and isn't as well built as a $1500 skimmer.

DRC69 · 06/30/2015, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sarwa

Rating is all relative. It's like buying a car: how much can you afford and what features are important to you. Some will say a Lambo is the best (not what I think but just for demonstration purposes) but it's pointless since many of us can't afford it.

I'd say it still comes down to how you take care of your tank. Your tank will do well with a decent skimmer with good maintenance habits such as livestock management, feeding control and frequent water changes.

WFIW, I've been using a 6 year old Bermuda Aquatics BPS-8 and my tank is doing fairly well.

I agree. Water changes is the very best thing you can do for your tank. I've had and used many different skimmers. I currently use and love my SWC160 but still like and use (BM & WM) in the pass and as a backup (NAC6) unit. JMO

oscar.millan · 07/02/2015, 10:26 PM

So where does one pick up an ATB in the area? Or are most still buying online? If so what retailers?

I'm looking at the ATB 10.5 Delux or the ATB 1260.

JohnnyAirtime · 07/03/2015, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitr

ASM is a piece of crap skimmer .......

You know what they say about opinions!

JohnnyAirtime · 07/03/2015, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BeanMachine

........ the quality of the plastic and how easily they crack is why I would never buy one again. The teeth on the collection cup got so sharp I cut my hand pretty good while putting the cup on and taking it off. .......

Interesting... in the last 8yrs, I've had all models of their skimmers... and NEVER had one crack, or cause me an issue.

Maybe it's operator error?!

bullitr · 07/03/2015, 02:33 PM

Get a 12.5 deluxe instead Oscar
Not selling mine but 12.5 fits better for your application

bullitr · 07/03/2015, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyAirtime

Interesting... in the last 8yrs, I've had all models of their skimmers... and NEVER had one crack, or cause me an issue.

Maybe it's operator error?!

It's made from cheapest PVC material
And what about my opinion?
It's a fact !

JohnnyAirtime · 07/03/2015, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by falconut

I used an ASM G2 for probably around 7 years with no real issues. Just had to replace the impeller every few years. I'd hardly call it a piece of crap. It worked really nice, just not quite as efficient as some of the newer skimmers. That's why I replaced it. My opinion was that it was a nice skimmer back in the day that didn't break the bank.

Agreed.

Anyone who shells out $1600 for a skimmer is... well... Let's just say; I have some land to sell you, that's oil rich!

06/26/2015, 01:46 PM	#102
bullitr broke but happy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: stevenson ranch, ca Posts: 14,053	Whats the best skimmer on the market You have few option Bk 250 / BK300 Or ATB 10.5 deluxe / 1260 You can't get wrong on neither one __________________ Lawrence SFVR member 435 gallon display in wall see through no more hyposalinity... Current Tank Info: 96x36x29 inwall

06/26/2015, 04:35 PM	#104
Warner Marine Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 308	you can't go wrong with a Bubble King. __________________ Jon To build a great reef... you need the right tools! The Home of ECOBAK!

06/26/2015, 04:58 PM	#107
shaggss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,709	I have owned BK160 and Bubble Magus. The last skimmer I'll ever buy is my new Lifereef. This is an awesome skimmer: 1. Easily upgradable, just add an extension. 2. Can use any pump 3. Set and forget! Great thread can be found here! __________________ NEVER get eye level with an infants anus! New build, planning stages. 30 x 20 x 20", Geisemann Spectra 250W with Radium, Profilux controller, Profilux doser 2, Fluval SP4 return pump, Life Reef 28

06/27/2015, 12:07 PM	#110
VWHACK Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca Posts: 401	I'm running a Bubble King Supermarin 250 and now with the new set up a Supermarin 300 Hands down the best. Bottom line you get what you pay for in performance and quality. __________________ 720 Gallon Acrylic Reef, Bubble King, Red Dragon, MRC, Ecotech, GHL, Korallin, APEX, Kessil, Tunze, Marshall Island rock, SPS coral, Angels and Butterflies! Current Tank Info: 728 Gallon Mixed Reef

06/28/2015, 12:24 AM	#115
bullitr broke but happy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: stevenson ranch, ca Posts: 14,053	Whats the best skimmer on the market Back in the day air stone and under gravel filtration also works but I doubt you will use it again. Been in the hobby for 12 years not really long enough compare to OG people here but I tried a lot of skimmer and hands down prizm and ASM are bad skimmer. Euro reef skimmer might outdated, not be efficient or silent but still a good skimmer. Scott That's a nice new venture good luck __________________ Lawrence SFVR member 435 gallon display in wall see through no more hyposalinity... Current Tank Info: 96x36x29 inwall Last edited by bullitr; 06/28/2015 at 01:21 AM.

06/27/2015, 11:52 AM	#109
watchguy123 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,074	What an amazing thread. Picture after picture of fish poop, everyone bragging about who collects the most fish poop. You guys are sick

06/29/2015, 06:06 PM	#117
sarwa Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 441	Rating is all relative. It's like buying a car: how much can you afford and what features are important to you. Some will say a Lambo is the best (not what I think but just for demonstration purposes) but it's pointless since many of us can't afford it. I'd say it still comes down to how you take care of your tank. Your tank will do well with a decent skimmer with good maintenance habits such as livestock management, feeding control and frequent water changes. WFIW, I've been using a 6 year old Bermuda Aquatics BPS-8 and my tank is doing fairly well.

06/29/2015, 07:39 PM	#118
jthao Super Saiyan Join Date: May 2007 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,522	Best answer for the op: simple, buy what U can afford. Like most things in life (not all, but most), you get what you pay for. It's obvious that a $300 skimmer will not perform the same and isn't as well built as a $1500 skimmer. __________________ Elos 160xl \| Profilux 3.1Nex ultimate \| BK DC200 \| (5)Mitras 6200s \|(4) Vortech MP40QD \| 3155 ATO \| Schuran CaRx \| Carbon-Doser \| Red Dragon return \| 500G Starphire FOWLR \| BK SM200 \| (6) Tunze 6105

07/02/2015, 10:26 PM	#120
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	So where does one pick up an ATB in the area? Or are most still buying online? If so what retailers? I'm looking at the ATB 10.5 Delux or the ATB 1260. __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

07/03/2015, 02:33 PM	#123
bullitr broke but happy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: stevenson ranch, ca Posts: 14,053	Get a 12.5 deluxe instead Oscar Not selling mine but 12.5 fits better for your application __________________ Lawrence SFVR member 435 gallon display in wall see through no more hyposalinity... Current Tank Info: 96x36x29 inwall