NOW IN STOCK: AquaMaxx ConeS CO-2 and CO-3 Protein Skimmers

[rownsurf]

Been running the Cone 3 for several years and it's been great, so I imagine anyone looking at a Co-2 or 3 will be quite pleased, though unfortunately I've just run into trouble..ugh...

MD, my Cone 3 pump just died and I'm trying to find info on replacing it. I honestly cannot afford the full replacement right now and wondered if there is any difference between the Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0 and the Cone 3 pump, other than the inlet attachment (which I obviously have already), and the heavy acrylic piece that is placed in the outlet to attach to the skimmer body (which I figure I can duplicate with plastic for now).

 

[ksed]

I have the EM 300 and works very well. The Syncra 3 should be the same just take the pinwheel out and the front cover.

 

[Brian Crook]

I'm ready to buy a skimmer as well and can't decide between an Aquamaxx CO-3 or the Ecomaxx EM300. I'm fine with a backorder of a few weeks. My tank is 180 gallon barebottom fish only with an enormous 100-gallon sump. Suggestions?

It sounds like space isn't an issue in your sump, so my suggestion would be to purchase the one which provides more space for the water in the skimmer(pump external to skimmer body). In this case, I think the CO-3 would be the better choice, as the Ecomaxx appears to be designed for those with less space to work with.

I don't think you'd go wrong with either option, but I think you may be paying a premium for the Ecomaxx because of it's compactness, as the CO-3 is a comparable price and is rated for a larger aquarium volume.

My $0.02 (keep in mind that I haven't received mine yet though).

HTH

 

[MarineDepot]

Protein Skimmer Recommendation

Protein Skimmer Recommendation

I'm ready to buy a skimmer as well and can't decide between an Aquamaxx CO-3 or the Ecomaxx EM300. I'm fine with a backorder of a few weeks. My tank is 180 gallon barebottom fish only with an enormous 100-gallon sump. Suggestions?

Hi, Reepicheep. We're super-swamped today (and grateful for it, of course) so it's taking a bit longer to respond to your inquiry than usual. If you were hoping to redeem the 10% off coupon that expires at midnight tonight, would you mind calling our tech support staff directly at 1-800-566-FISH (3474). We've got a reply pending from one of our team members, but just in case your question is time sensitive we wanted to follow-up now. Thank you for your patience and the opportunity to assist you!

 

[MarineDepot]

AquaMaxx Skimmer Pump Questions

AquaMaxx Skimmer Pump Questions

Been running the Cone 3 for several years and it's been great, so I imagine anyone looking at a Co-2 or 3 will be quite pleased, though unfortunately I've just run into trouble..ugh...

MD, my Cone 3 pump just died and I'm trying to find info on replacing it. I honestly cannot afford the full replacement right now and wondered if there is any difference between the Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0 and the Cone 3 pump, other than the inlet attachment (which I obviously have already), and the heavy acrylic piece that is placed in the outlet to attach to the skimmer body (which I figure I can duplicate with plastic for now).

Good afternoon, rownsurf. We passed along your questions to our tech team so we've got a more thorough reply pending, but just in case your questions are time sensitive (since we have a 10% off site-wide sale that ends at midnight) we wanted to request that you call in for support toll-free at 1-800-566-FISH (3474). Otherwise we'll have one of our more savvy staffers follow up that is familiar with AquaMaxx skimmer parts. Many thanks in advance for the opportunity to assist you!

 

[MarineDepot]

AquaMaxx Skimmer Pump Questions

AquaMaxx Skimmer Pump Questions

Been running the Cone 3 for several years and it's been great, so I imagine anyone looking at a Co-2 or 3 will be quite pleased, though unfortunately I've just run into trouble..ugh...

MD, my Cone 3 pump just died and I'm trying to find info on replacing it. I honestly cannot afford the full replacement right now and wondered if there is any difference between the Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0 and the Cone 3 pump, other than the inlet attachment (which I obviously have already), and the heavy acrylic piece that is placed in the outlet to attach to the skimmer body (which I figure I can duplicate with plastic for now).

Thank you for your patience. Echoing ksed's feedback:

I have the EM 300 and works very well. The Syncra 3 should be the same just take the pinwheel out and the front cover.

We believe this to be the case as well. AquaMaxx states the pumps have been specifically modified for use in the skimmer, however, so you may want to hit them up to confirm before you buy.

 

[MarineDepot]

CO-3 vs. EM300

CO-3 vs. EM300

I'm ready to buy a skimmer as well and can't decide between an Aquamaxx CO-3 or the Ecomaxx EM300. I'm fine with a backorder of a few weeks. My tank is 180 gallon barebottom fish only with an enormous 100-gallon sump. Suggestions?

It sounds like space isn't an issue in your sump, so my suggestion would be to purchase the one which provides more space for the water in the skimmer(pump external to skimmer body). In this case, I think the CO-3 would be the better choice, as the Ecomaxx appears to be designed for those with less space to work with.

I don't think you'd go wrong with either option, but I think you may be paying a premium for the Ecomaxx because of it's compactness, as the CO-3 is a comparable price and is rated for a larger aquarium volume.

My $0.02 (keep in mind that I haven't received mine yet though).

HTH

Brian Crook is right about the EcoMaxx EM300 having a smaller footprint. But, like he mentioned, it doesn't sound like space is an issue for you. We'd go with the CO-3. It's rated for tanks up to 500 gallons (vs. 340) and the price difference for the performance is nominal. You're also getting AquaMaxx's most refined design and technology, including the cool conical diffusers on the bubble plate and the handy handle on the collection cup.

 

[Meldrath]

Anyone on the fence about the aquamaxx em series... don't be.

I have the em200 for the past 4 months and it's dead silent, easy to clean (just becareful of the air intake acrylic), and excellent at it's main purpose: pulling crap from your tank.

Fine tunes easily for wet/dry skimming. It's worth the wait I promise you, especially at the price.

 

[Reepicheep]

Hi, Reepicheep. We're super-swamped today (and grateful for it, of course) so it's taking a bit longer to respond to your inquiry than usual. If you were hoping to redeem the 10% off coupon that expires at midnight tonight, would you mind calling our tech support staff directly at 1-800-566-FISH (3474). We've got a reply pending from one of our team members, but just in case your question is time sensitive we wanted to follow-up now. Thank you for your patience and the opportunity to assist you!

Thanks MD! I didn't want the discount to expire so I went ahead and backordered the CO-3. Space really isn't an issue for me, so I went for the biggest/newest of the options. Looking forward to when it comes in!

 

[unze]

I really like the look of the EM skimmer, but I see they only come in black.
Will white color be available soon?

 

[MarineDepot]

Available in White?

Available in White?

I really like the look of the EM skimmer, but I see they only come in black.
Will white color be available soon?

We haven't heard any news about the EM Series becoming available in other colors. We do know they have new skimmers in the works, though. We saw photographs yesterday of a new prototype they are testing that isn't like anything else they're offering right now. New tank tech always gets us excited. lol

 

[Brian Crook]

Hey there Marine Depot, I was just wondering if you have any news on the shipment of ConeS CO-3's?

Thanks

 

[MarineDepot]

AquaMaxx ConeS CO-3 Protein Skimmer

AquaMaxx ConeS CO-3 Protein Skimmer

Hey there Marine Depot, I was just wondering if you have any news on the shipment of ConeS CO-3's?

Thanks

We have 20 on the way. We're hoping they arrive tomorrow! Thank you for your continued patience. We know it's been almost 2 weeks since you ordered. You must be getting anxious to get this baby in the water!

 

[Brian Crook]

That's awesome news, and yes I am very excited for the skimmer!

Cheers

 

[dodgerblew]

What about the co1

 

[wyattroa]

Agreed what about co1

 

[MarineDepot]

AquaMaxx ConeS CO-3 Protein Skimmer

AquaMaxx ConeS CO-3 Protein Skimmer

That's awesome news, and yes I am very excited for the skimmer!

Cheers

Hi, Brian! So we hate to be the bearers of bad news, but... we have bad news. Our purchasing manager spoke to AquaMaxx today and they informed her we will not be receiving stock to replenish our inventory now until February (no precise date specified). This is well beyond what they had originally forecasted, so we pretty awful for encouraging you to buy and then having to wait at eternity to have your order fulfilled. If you want to cancel your order or switch to a different skimmer, just let us know. We completely understand and wanted to reach out as soon as we got the news. Pleases advise us as to how you would like to proceed.

 

[MarineDepot]

AquaMaxx ConeS CO-1 Protein Skimmer

AquaMaxx ConeS CO-1 Protein Skimmer

What about the co1

Agreed what about co1

Happy Friday, dodgerblew and wyattroa!

Not sure if you read the reply we posted to Brian Crook a moment ago, but our buyers spoke with AquaMaxx this morning and were informed we will not be receiving a delivery to replenish our stock until February (no specific day was mentioned).

The good news is they indicated it will be a full shipment to replenish our entire AquaMaxx product line, so the CO-1 will be among those products... whenever they happen to get here. [sigh] These skimmers are so in demand it's really tough to keep them in stock!

 

[Brian Crook]

I'll just stick it out for now.

Thanks for the update as unfortunate as it is.

It's time for Aquamaxx to expand their operations on the global, or maybe even galactic scale!

 

[MarineDepot]

AquaMaxx ConeS CO-3 Protein Skimmer

AquaMaxx ConeS CO-3 Protein Skimmer

I'll just stick it out for now.

Thanks for the update as unfortunate as it is.

It's time for Aquamaxx to expand their operations on the global, or maybe even galactic scale!

Thank you for your understanding. We do not disagree with you on expanding. We do know they have some new products in the works, although nothing (we know of, anyway) similar to what you ordered.