Reeflo vs Barr Aquatic Skimmer

[skyhigh222]

I want to get a skimmer for my 500G heavily stcoked tank. It is very hard for me to choose between these two high quality skimmers. Please help me to make a decision. Reeflo Orca 250 or Barr Aquatic Max forminator 5200. I have to make a decision as soon as possible. Please help me make the right decision.

 

[benf]

If u go Reeflo, get the cup upgrade and possibly the pump upgrade as well, but definetly the cup upgrade. Made a big difference for me!

 

[BreadmanMike]

Reeflo 250 with the cup upgrade.

 

[JRaquatics]

I have never owned or seen a Barr Aquatics skimmer so I don't know how they compare in build quality. But I will say the Reeflo 250 with the Reef Specialty upgrade cup will skim your proposed setup and more. The thing is a massive skimming beast.

 

[skyhigh222]

Thanks for the Comments. But Is the new Cup as good as the Original one. I mean the Quality of the build and acrylic? Also Do they send me the Original cup, too. or it only comes with the new upgrade. Can you post some picture Of the Reeflo with New cup Upgrade in action.

In addition, Where's the best place to purches the Reeflo. I don't want to end up with a broken one like some members of this site have complained about before. Thanks again.

 

[benf]

I got my Reeflo at a LFS and the cup i bought from Reef Specialty. When i bought the Skimmer, the cup wasnt available, so i now have both cups, but see no need for original cup as it nowhere close to the output of the new one. Just keep in mind the new design is much taller and wont fit under most cabinets. My skimmer is outside so its not an issue.

 

[JRaquatics]

Reef Specialty sends both the upgrade cup and the one that comes with the skimmer. The best place to get one IMO is Reef Specialty. Mike walkes all his customers through the assembly process. Top notch CS. The cup is made out of the same material as the original. Hope this helps.