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09/18/2014, 11:28 PM
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Moved On
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Another dumb skimmer thread
Hey guys just wondering based off personal experience what skimmer would you go with for $350 or below on a 80g sps tank with a 30-40g sump? Any information would help, I'm thinking the aquamaxx cones c0-1 or the aquamaxx em 200 but any other suggestions are welcome and please explain why I should go the suggested route as well please
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09/19/2014, 12:11 AM
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Location: los angeles
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aquamaxx is good if you can source it
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09/19/2014, 07:58 AM
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Oh Well
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: RSM, CA
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I like and use BM (Bubble Magus) skimmers. JMO
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09/19/2014, 08:40 AM
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I would save another $50-100 and buy the vertex omega 150, it's a great skimmer and never had a single problem.
My experience with bubble magus skimmers was horrible and I would never use one again. Always overflowed at random times, never really produced waste like the vertex did and the pump went out twice. I know they have improved on their skimmers but that initial experience kind of ruined it for me. Bryan |
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09/19/2014, 10:01 AM
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I use a co1 on my 60 cube with sump, total volume ~75g. It works great but on 125g total volume I personally would step up to the co2. The aquamaxx is a great skimmer
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09/19/2014, 02:20 PM
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I think I should clarify that I would only consider stepping up to the larger if you plan on a mega bioload. My tank has 6-7 fish plus a lot of coral and I feed a little heavy and it pulls a lot of gunk in 5 days. The collection cup on the co1 is adequate but not super large.
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09/20/2014, 01:05 AM
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Moved On
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Location: Pomona
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BM for sure. I have a basically new BM NAC5.5 FR for $150. 3 days old n only tested it. Rated for 90-135gal
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09/20/2014, 09:28 PM
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Moved On
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Thanks everybody for the help, has anybody had any experience with the cs2 seaside aquatics skimmer?
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