Protein skimmer brand

[Newsmyrna80]

I'm looking to upgrade my skimmer immediately. Based on recommendations from RC members I decided to go with an Aquamaxx Cone CO1. I ordered it last week from Marine Depot and now it won't be in until the end of September...can't wait that long. I also looked for Aquamaxx EM200 but no one seems to have them in stock either.
Can anyone recommend a skimmer that is comparable? I need a small footprint. Thanks!

 

[ridetheducati]

Try the Reef Octopus.

 

[MondoBongo]

i like my Reef Octopus quite a bit.

it replaced a CoraLife 125 that i despised, and barely worked.

 

[reeftivo]

seaside aquatics CS 1 (salty supply)

 

[Touring]

I gare vendors that sell items not in stock....

 

[Newsmyrna80]

Thank you all for suggestions! I am researching them now

 

[Drae]

Sea side aquatics like Tivo said. What size is your tank?

 

[Newsmyrna80]

80 gal with 30 gal refug. I calculated 90 gallons of water volume after sand, live rock,etc.

 

[Drae]

The cs1 would be prefect.

 

[Seikensetzu]

Reef Octupus, skims dark green and very quiet. But brands are just brands, go with the biggest one you can fit and afford.

 

[Newsmyrna80]

The cs1 would be prefect.

The CS1 is rated for 25-80 gallons. Would this be too small? I've read that most ratings are under rated.

 

[Newsmyrna80]

I like the Reef Octopus but the ones in my price range and tank size have too big of a footprint.

 

[reeftivo]

The CS1 is rated for 25-80 gallons. Would this be too small? I've read that most ratings are under rated.

The CS 1 is rated to 150. Not 80

 

[Newsmyrna80]

The CS 1 is rated to 150. Not 80

Sorry bout that! That was specs on the 3.5

 

[reeftivo]

The CS1 is rated for 25-80 gallons. Would this be too small? I've read that most ratings are under rated.

The CS 1 is rated to 150. Not 80
Model: Sea Side Aquatics CS1 Needle wheel protein skimmerReactor room: ConePump: Sicce Syncra PSK-600Pump power: 110V, 60HzCapability: 150G WaterAir intake: 420L/HProduct size: 9.5" * 8" * 20"

 

[Newsmyrna80]

The CS 1 is rated to 150. Not 80
Model: Sea Side Aquatics CS1 Needle wheel protein skimmerReactor room: ConePump: Sicce Syncra PSK-600Pump power: 110V, 60HzCapability: 150G WaterAir intake: 420L/HProduct size: 9.5" * 8" * 20"

Yep, got that. The 35-80 gallon specs was for a CS3.5, not the CS1. I'm researching the CS1 now.

 

[Drae]

It's a solid performing skimmer. It pulled dark gunk out of an old tank of mine. You won't regret it.

 

[Newsmyrna80]

It's a solid performing skimmer. It pulled dark gunk out of an old tank of mine. You won't regret it.

Thanks Drae! I'm having a hard time finding it in stock but I may have a lead on one. Keeping my fingers crossed

 

[Newsmyrna80]

Just bought a Seaside Aquatic CS6. CS1 was back ordered Thank you to everyone that gave their advice!

 

[reeftivo]

Just bought a Seaside Aquatic CS6. CS1 was back ordered Thank you to everyone that gave their advice!

Solid choice!

More traditional design and should skim your system well. The CS series have a cool (kind of redundant) vibration dampening design using the rubber feet and their custom pump mount inside. It should be super quiet!

Let us know how it performs

TiVo