Help me decide!!!

[guppy74]

So my Skimz Monzter SM 161 Skimmer died I am looking to buy a new skimmer cant decide which to buy. I have it narrowed down to the choices below. Help me decide also if there is one that you simply love not listed feel free to add it as well. Please leave a comment on why you like a certain skimmer. Thanks all!!!!

Deltec 600i or 1000i
Reef Octopus Regal 150INT
Simplicity 240DC
Nyos Quantum 160


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[fishgate]

Why not just get a new motor? I assume that is what went bad. I know the skimmer is discontinued but you should still be able to find the motor somewhere.

 

[moondoggy4]

#2 or #3 would be my choice, I have a Simplicity 240 DC and a Regal 200 what size tank is this going on, DT only?

 

[guppy74]

#2 or #3 would be my choice, I have a Simplicity 240 DC and a Regal 200 what size tank is this going on, DT only?

90 gallon right now fish only, with a Trigger Systems Emerald 37 sump


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[guppy74]

Why not just get a new motor? I assume that is what went bad. I know the skimmer is discontinued but you should still be able to find the motor somewhere.

Looked everywhere for the original motor and no luck. Tried a Sicce PSK 1000 and it did not workout


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[fishgate]

Looked everywhere for the original motor and no luck. Tried a Sicce PSK 1000 and it did not workout


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I believe you can use the bm sp4000 pump.

https://www.amazon.com/Bubble-Magus-SP4000-Skimmer-Pump/dp/B01DTF4P76

 

[reeftivo]

another vote for regal 150INT.

if you start messing with other skimmer pumps you will probably pull your hair out.

skimmer pumps are tested and matched with not only the pump flow ratings, but also the needle wheel impellers they use and not all are alike. a little thing like needle wheel diameter or even the size and count of the pins can drastically change a skimmers performance (or non-performance).