Final Choices for 75 Skimmer

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Buzz1329

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Here are my final choices to replace the non-functioning SRO 2000INT on my 75 mixed reef, stocking well-fed SPS, LPS, softies, 2 tridacna claims, Foxface, 3 damsels, Ocerallaris clown, 6 line wrasse, royal gramma, and yellow watchman goby/pistol shrimp combo:

1. SRO 1000INT $320 rated for up to 125 gallons. But off-putting thread highlighting significant design flaws with skimmer, which may or may not have been rectified in new models.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2147208

http://www.aquacave.com/Reef-Octopus-SUPER-SRO-1000INT-In-Sump-Protein-Skimmer-P2912.aspx

2. RO Diablo DCS150-INT with controllable DC pump. $330; rated up to 125 gallons. Have not found any negative reviews of this model yet, but it's new.

http://www.aquacave.com/Reef-Octopu...-Skimmer-with-DC-Pump-up-to-125gal-P4064.aspx

3. SKIMZ SM 121 Monzter E-Series. $290. Rated for 53 to 200 gallons.

http://www.aquacave.com/SKIMZ-SM-121-Monzter-E-Series-In-Sump-Protein-Skimmer-P3236.aspx

4. Skimz SM163 Monzter DC-Series. $400. Rated for 133 to 300 gallons. Major concern is that it may be overkill for 75, but saw thread of it operating on 60 gallon mixed reef and it was performing excellently.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21824022#post21824022

http://www.aquacave.com/SKIMZ-SM163...-Sump-Protein-Skimmer-with-DC-Pump-P3959.aspx

5. Bubble Magnus NAC7. $290. Rated for 130-185 gallons.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bubble-magus-bm-nac7-cone-protein-skimmer.html

6. Reef Life Support Systems R6-I with DC variable pump. $349. Rated at 195-107 gallons. Have seen some negative feedback about controller and pump, but it's been around longer than Diablo DCS150-INT.

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/reef-life-support-systems-r6-i-protein-skimmer


I'm leaning toward the RO Diablo DCS150-INT, but would welcome thoughts/comments about any of the above skimmers.

Thanks
 
I vote RLSS R6-I.

I had a problem with my skimmer when I first got it. The powercord went bad. I bought mine from Premiumaquatics, and they were the ones that replaced the powercord from me. It has been rock solid and VERY consistent pulling dark skimmate out. I would Highly recommend them, and if you do buy the RLSS, but it from a vendor with excellent service like Premiumaquatics.
 
I second the rlss 6I or any of the skimz skimmer. I have the less in a 40 breeder and monster sm253 in my 210
 
Saltwatercoral2 said:
I vote RLSS R6-I.

I had a problem with my skimmer when I first got it. The powercord went bad. I bought mine from Premiumaquatics, and they were the ones that replaced the powercord from me. It has been rock solid and VERY consistent pulling dark skimmate out. I would Highly recommend them, and if you do buy the RLSS, but it from a vendor with excellent service like Premiumaquatics.
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Sounds good. What size tank are you using it on?
 
scuzy said:
I second the rlss 6I or any of the skimz skimmer. I have the less in a 40 breeder and monster sm253 in my 210
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I really like the Skimz SM163 Monzter DC skimmer, but am concerned it may be too much for my 75 tank. What do you think?

Thanks.
 
Vertex Omega 150 or Super Reef Octopus 2000 Internal. In my personal opinion you won't find a better performing 6" body skimmer out there.
 
If you're interested in a vertex Omega skimmer I have one that's never been used. You can send me a private message if you're interested.
 
Jeremy B. said:
Vertex Omega 150 or Super Reef Octopus 2000 Internal. In my personal opinion you won't find a better performing 6" body skimmer out there.
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Thanks. I actually am running the SRO 2000 INT but it does not work consistently and periodically overflows. According to Jeremy of Coral Vue, it is too big a skimmer for my 75. He recommended the SRO 1000 or the Diablo 150 DCS (unsurprisingly), but I'm leery of the 1,000 after reading this thread:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2147208

The Vertex Omega 150 looks interesting but, I could get one of the new DC variable pump skimmers for $40 to $50 less. Decisions, decisions.
 
Buzz1329 said:
Thanks. I actually am running the SRO 2000 INT but it does not work consistently and periodically overflows. According to Jeremy of Coral Vue, it is too big a skimmer for my 75. He recommended the SRO 1000 or the Diablo 150 DCS (unsurprisingly), but I'm leery of the 1,000 after reading this thread:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2147208

The Vertex Omega 150 looks interesting but, I could get one of the new DC variable pump skimmers for $40 to $50 less. Decisions, decisions.
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I've owned the Omega 150 and I couldn't get it to skim consistently. I switched to RLSS R6-I and it has been way better then the Omega..
 
Nope. I think this skimmer went nuts the first few days because I was without a skimmer for a week and I had a lot of crap in my water. Then after the first week of deep black stuff and a good cleaning, it did it again and it looked worse. I think it pulled the poop out of the fish. Now that is it broken in it is pulling a consistent brown skimmate but not as much but my polyp extension is better than I have had for a long time.

I think this skimmer will keep up with your tank and in a pinch keep going until nothing is left to skim. Buying a skimmer that is exactly rated for your tank size is not always a good thing. I always go a little over. I would rather it pull a consistent skimmate than only skim when you over do it or bio-load is high. I know this will keep up no matter what the situation is. I like it.

Also remember that this skimmer has the DC variable speed pump so you can dial it down if you want to :)
Now I looking forward to see what the King of skimmers can do. :) Can't wait til that one comes in.

I wouldn't trust this tank to just any skimmer... Pics just taken now.



 
This is the skimmate after 2 days now and a collection cup cleaning. It's not pulling as much but the foam head is thick and stable.



HTH
 
I forgot to add, if you don't have a big bio-load and don't intend to, get a skimmer that is rated for your tank size. Going too big has it's own problems also as you know. The Skimz SM121 is a good skimmer too.
 
Pseudo69 said:
I forgot to add, if you don't have a big bio-load and don't intend to, get a skimmer that is rated for your tank size. Going too big has it's own problems also as you know. The Skimz SM121 is a good skimmer too.
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I actually do have a pretty heavy bioload so it sounds like the Skimz SM163 DC is the way to go. Just to satisfy myself, I'm going to spend the weekend making some mods to the SRO 2000 set up to see if I can get to do anything other than produce a few ounces of wet skimmate before overflowing with extreme prejudice. Otherwise, I'll pull the trigger on the Skimz SM163 next week.

Thanks,
 
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