9010 or 9015

[crazywesc]

Im looking at the 9015 skimmer for my 120 reef. I plan on having sps and I want a skimmer that can keep up with a heavy bio load. Is the 9015 the same as the 9010 but with a bigger collection cup so you dont have to empty it as often? I have heard that the 9015 is more for people who want a dryer skimate and the 9010 for wetter. So Im not sure witch one would be right for me.

 

[killagoby]

Are these the Tunze skimmers?

 

[smatter]

The pump and body are identical on the two, the taller cup on the 9015 allows the air to be run wide open. I would go with the 9015 or the 9020, or even better, one of the Master DOCs on a 120 SPS system.

 

[killagoby]

Oops. Didn't see I was in the Tunze forum. I love my Tunze 6101 pump. I was considering their skimmers as well.

 

[crazywesc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11402348#post11402348 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by smatter
The pump and body are identical on the two, the taller cup on the 9015 allows the air to be run wide open. I would go with the 9015 or the 9020, or even better, one of the Master DOCs on a 120 SPS system.

Thanks, i'm not sure what the master DOCs are but I will look into it.

 

[crazywesc]

Ouch.... the smallest master DOC is about $800. I was looking to only spend around $450. I just need to make sure the 9015 is going to be big enough for my needs. I dont want to upgrade in the future.

 

[MarkPo]

My 9010 handles my 150, medium stocked tank fine. If my stocking levels increase much more, I may consider buying just the 9015 collection cup, upgrading my 9010 to a 9015.

The cost of the 9010 plus the upgrade part is about the same price as a 9015. I know you said you didn't want to upgrade in the future, but this is really a 5 second replacement of the collection cup.