Hi, I have a reefer 350 (approx 90 gallons). I am looking at eventually getting a new skimmer when I increase the amount of stock in the tank. my plans for the tank will result in a medium-high bio-load.
I am choosing between the double cone 150, 180 and mini 160.
Its really hard to choose as I like the idea of the 180 coming with the RD3 speed controller, and the fact that the RD3 pump is the most silent. But is it overkill for my size tank?
I have been swayed by the mini 160, for its small size, but i keep reading that the double cone is slightly better in skimmer performance, quieter and easier for maintenance.
I am not sure about getting the 150 as it will be at its limit in my tank.
I also may upgrade my tank size (not by more than 40 gallons) in the future which is another reason why I might go the 180.
Also how quiet are these skimmers? Is there any gurgling,humming,vibrating? Could you say they are dead silent? Silence is a big deciding factor for me! My current skimmer has a gurgling noise through the air tube which is very annoying, it also has vibrating/humming noise.
So thats my dilemma...
If you could please help me decide which skimmer to get that would be awesome!
Thanks!
I am choosing between the double cone 150, 180 and mini 160.
Its really hard to choose as I like the idea of the 180 coming with the RD3 speed controller, and the fact that the RD3 pump is the most silent. But is it overkill for my size tank?
I have been swayed by the mini 160, for its small size, but i keep reading that the double cone is slightly better in skimmer performance, quieter and easier for maintenance.
I am not sure about getting the 150 as it will be at its limit in my tank.
I also may upgrade my tank size (not by more than 40 gallons) in the future which is another reason why I might go the 180.
Also how quiet are these skimmers? Is there any gurgling,humming,vibrating? Could you say they are dead silent? Silence is a big deciding factor for me! My current skimmer has a gurgling noise through the air tube which is very annoying, it also has vibrating/humming noise.
So thats my dilemma...
If you could please help me decide which skimmer to get that would be awesome!
Thanks!