diablo DC skimmers

[lovetoreef]

Do you have an estimated time line on the new octopus diablo skimmers with the integrated dc pumps

 

[Jeremy B.]

I'm not sure how I missed this post but I did, I apologize. Which model are you looking for specifically?

 

[lovetoreef]

the smallest one they offer

 

[Jeremy B.]

That would be the Diablo DCS 200Int, which is in stock and ready to ship immediately. Here is a link to it on our website:

http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/CV-DCS-200INT.html

 

[lovetoreef]

Sorry, I meant these models

http://************.com/2013/01/02/reef-octopus-loading-dc-skimmers-2013/

 

[Jeremy B.]

The POV's are completely sold out and we're being told that the next shipment will not be back into the states until sometime mid to end of April.

 

[lovetoreef]

okay - thank you ... I will hold out for them ...

 

[lovetoreef]

Jeremy ...

is there a skimmer with a small foot print ... under 9x9

 

[Jeremy B.]

What kind of budget are you working with?

 

[lovetoreef]

I would like to stay under 500 if possible

 

[Jeremy B.]

Sorry, I forgot to ask what size tank this was going on.

 

[lovetoreef]

29 gallon mixed reef ...

 

[Jeremy B.]

Oh my, the POV's are even going to be way too big for what you're doing. You will need a skimmer that has a 5" body or smaller. I'd suggest looking at the following due to your size constraints and budget:

Tunze 9410 (This might be just over your space limits - 9.8" x 7")
http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/T9410_000.html

Tunze 9006
http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/T9006_000.html

Eshopps S-120 Cone
http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/ES-18040.html
- This is actually a great little skimmer that a lot of people don't know about, or just don't ever look at because it's not a top brand. I've used one for a few years now and it works very well!

All of the other Octopus skimmers that would be small enough for that size tank have too large of a footprint. The same goes for Vertex and other brands as well.

 

[lovetoreef]

if the budget wasn't an issue, which one would you recommend?

 

[Jeremy B.]

I would probably try a BK Mini 160, but you're dealing with a 6" body skimmer here. The smaller reaction chamber it has from bubble plate to neck is to your benefit though. The problem is that you're trying as $960 skimmer - lot of money to play around with if you don't get the results you're after.

From a performance standpoint I feel the 9410 is your absolute best option if you can make it fit in your sump.

 

[lovetoreef]

how is the warranty service on the e-shopps ... I have considered the BK in the past, but, pump service has always been a concern for me ...

 

[Jeremy B.]

It's actually really good. They're located in California and easy to get ahold of whenever anything comes up.

 

[lovetoreef]

is your concern on the BK the space or if it will work well for this sized tank (bioload)?

 

[Jeremy B.]

Yes, my concern is that it's just going to be too much skimmer overall. I remember a year or so ago I had a customer put one on a 22g cube that had a 15g sump on it, but I honestly don't remember ever hearing how it went or anything.

 

[lovetoreef]

gotcha ... that would be an expensive test