AE 400 skimmer help

JAANDGC

JAANDGC

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I currently run a 240 gal. sps tank, 30gal fug, 35gal sump, and about to be a 93gal lps/softy tank. Combined that brings the total volume to right at 400 gallons. As of now I have a lifereef vs48 with a 2' extension, using 2 mazzi injectors. I would like to add a NW skimmer as a 2nd skimmer. I know it has been said not to do this but... The reason for this post is I have been reading up on skimmers and the NW skimmer followers are all over the place in terms of opinions. I like the AE 400 and should have room for it, but I would like to know how good the pumps are. Not in making bubbles but in reliability. For those who will say xxx skimmer is better I don't want to spend much over 400 dollars (2nd skimmer remember) and I don't want do any modding, with my luck I'll break all 3 pumps and have to buy more. So are there any thoughts on this.
Jerry
 
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I do not know about the reliability of the pumps. They are genx clones, but that does not mean much. They are resun king 590 pumps. I think they are too new around here to get reliabilty ratings yet.
 
the plumbing is also metric based, so if you have issues it may be difficult to swap in a readily availible part. that being said, AE seems to have good service, just havent heard about their support with individual parts.

check the main AE400 thread and ask there, they have been running them for a 2 month period or so, and most are extremely happy.
 
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