Michael7979 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 http://stores.petorama.net/Detail.bok?no=75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 Thanks Chewie, I'll look at it. Anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mbeef61 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 i would do number 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I would look into a reef orca, like the one Randy posted in the other skimmer thread or a bubblemaster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhuru Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I don't think a Deltec APF600 could handle a 300g system, isn't that powered by a single aquabee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhuru Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Oh I second the Das EX3 or an eheim powered H&S. Those eheim needlewheels are so smooth and silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 I don't think a Deltec APF600 could handle a 300g system' date=' isn't that powered by a single aquabee?[/quote'] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Orca reeflo that Randys picked up looks nice, I think my next tank will have one. Check them out at least before you decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Can't go wrong with a Dart, love those things!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitterbait Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Bob Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big400g Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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