Deciding between 2 skimmer (DC pump)

[Terrance]

I'm trying to decide between these 2 skimmers:

http://www.aquacave.com/Reef-Octopu...-Skimmer-with-DC-Pump-up-to-300gal-P3870.aspx

http://oceansbydesign.com/product_info.php?products_id=160 (this is my LFS)



My tank is 120g with 40g sump & chaeto + carbon reactor. Besides anemones and LPS, my only other occupant will be 1 turbo snail, 1 cleaner shrimp, and 1 yellow tang (or 2 O clowns). I'm really persistent about under stocking my tank and will never ever upgrade to a bigger tank.

Which one of these DC operated skimmers should I choose? They said the bigger the better, but the Diablo DC seems too much for my purpose.

 

[ridetheducati]

Get the one that excites you.

 

[daido]

No it is not too big. And both are great. Why do you want DC?

 

[Terrance]

The DC pump excites me lol. The new Diablo DC skimmers don't have a smaller version.

DC pumps are more quiet, produce less heat, more energy efficient, and supposedly its easier to fine-tune to fit my bioload (?). I'm choosing this pump over the bubble blaster.

 

[Drae]

Rlss r6. Wait for the new r6 with the 4000 pump. Aquarium specialty will get them in a few weeks. The build quality on the rlss skimmers are great. On par with ATB imho. I've only seen a r8 in person and WOW! QUALITY FOR SURE. I'm still waiting on a r6 myself.

 

[daido]

Well, as for the noise and heat issues, there are skimmers like the vertex omega that are queiter, produce less heat, consume less power(AC to DC convertion is wastefull). The last one sounds really stupid to me beacuse you can choose the right skimmer for you, and oversizing it, is a good thing.

 

[Terrance]

Maybe I should just consider the RLSS R8 instead of the Diablo.

http://www.saltysupply.com/RLSS-R8-I-8-Internal-Skimmer-with-Speed-Controlle-p/h2o1111.htm

 

[LuckyLefty3106]

I also am considering the Rlss r8 anyone here have experience with it?

 

[Slawdude]

I also am considering the Rlss r8 anyone here have experience with it?

The RLSS with the waveline DC5000 is an excellent setup and comparable to a similar sized Deltec or Vertex (I have both) except the RLSS is quieter...

 

[Dmoody]

Go with the RO POV DC-2. They just came back in stock. Mine came to my door yesterday.

 

[Terrance]

i bought the rlss r6 dc 3000. thanks for the advice everyone. i just did not think my tank need that big of a skimmer, especially for a ultra-low bioload system. i am more likely to downgrade for my next tank. 120g feels a little overwhelming right now.