skimmer choices

[Michael7979]

Please help me out by giving me your personal experiences and /or preferences with these skimmers.

I'm planning on starting to build a new tank with a total water volume of roughly 300 gallons, (after subtracting LR displacement and such).

Heres what I have looked at so far:
1- Euro-Reef RC250 (+/- 250g) $999.00

2- Deltec APF600 (+/- 250g) $885.00

3- Deltec AP701 (+/- 300g) $1133.00

4- ASM G4X (+/-450g) $440.00

5- Octopus Recirc. triple pump NW 300 (+/- 300g) $600.00

6- PM Bullet 3 (+/- 400g) $500.00



If you have a different opinon/model for me to look at let me know. Or post a link to it. Please give your $.02!!!

Thanks Mike

[chewie]

Have a look at the DAS EX3. It is a great skimmer for the $$$.

If' you're looking to save some dough, THe ASM's are very good also.

[chewie]

http://stores.petorama.net/Detail.bok?no=75

[Michael7979]

Thanks Chewie, I'll look at it.

Anyone else.

[Mbeef61]

i would do number 3

[reefgeek84]

I would look into a reef orca, like the one Randy posted in the other skimmer thread or a bubblemaster...

[uhuru]

I don't think a Deltec APF600 could handle a 300g system, isn't that powered by a single aquabee?

[uhuru]

Oh I second the Das EX3 or an eheim powered H&S. Those eheim needlewheels are so smooth and silent.

[Michael7979]

I don't think a Deltec APF600 could handle a 300g system, isn't that powered by a single aquabee?

I most likely will be using 2 skimmers as I have one and will add other as I go...... unless I opt for 1 larger one. As of now not sure which way I'm going.

[Nyles]

Orca reeflo that Randys picked up looks nice, I think my next tank will have one. Check them out at least before you decide.

[reefhut]

Yep..I agree. Check out the Orca Reef Flow. If you need some info, email Jason at Premium Aquatics. I know they have a Euro Reef RC-1000 and a Orca Reef Flow on two different systems, that are set up the same and there telling me the Orca is kick'n butt.

[Nyles]

Can't go wrong with a Dart, love those things!!!

[Twitterbait]

PM bullet 3, use the Iwaki 70rlt and raise the becett up higher. i also recommend getting it with a straight input. these can be a friggen jet engine.

Spanky on TRT has been running one on his 300+ gallon BB tank for years.

[180Bob]

I'm running a PM Bullet 3 with a genx 40. Can't think of any reason why I would change to another setup. My only recommendation would be to change out the gate valve to a standpipe for level control and to make sure you have a waste collection bottle. This skimmer/pump combination can pump many gallons of water on to your floor if not set up optimally.

[big400g]

I looked at those choices and many more... I ended up purchasing the Coral view Octopus Triple Recirc Skimmer the TDNW-300. The specs are amazing (12"diameter with 3 needle wheel pumps) the pumps do not draw a lot of power. The height is the same (or very close) to the Bubble King (supposedly the best of the best). The specs I have seen show it being rated for 800 Gal, they were backordered and I just received mine. I have not set it up, there is a guy selling a barely used one for $650. Yes the Deltec is amazing, but about twice the price and I am not sure how much better. I just did a simple wet neck mod on mine, another benefit of a less expensive skimmer. This should now out perform the other skimmers available. The construction was great, cell cast not extruded acrylic. Hope that helps.