MedRed
Active member
I wouldn't recommend a skimmer that is brand new to market with no real reviews or even other members that tried it out. Also, it's rated for 175 gallons, so it's still way too oversized for his application
Skimmer Q&A Thread
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I wouldn't recommend a skimmer that is brand new to market with no real reviews or even other members that tried it out. Also, it's rated for 175 gallons, so it's still way too oversized for his application
CSS Reef
New member
Do you think the Aquamaxx Cone 3 would be overkilll for my 120?
Drae
RAIDER NATION!
That's why I said I'd take a stab at it. Somebody's gotta try it. Btw it's only a 5"diameter skimmer so it's overrated. I will say this though, it looks interesting and the pump is proven.
Drae
RAIDER NATION!
Yes only because it's not a space saver and speaking from experience all the 6"Aquamaxx space savers work extremely well so a non space saving model with that proven cone/full body hybrid shape will be great on 160ish gallons or so.
reeftivo
Skim junkie
Is that cup neck cut diagonally? What's up with that?
If it is then must be designed the run a skim locker only.
Not much of a reaction chamber
Looks interesting!
Drae
RAIDER NATION!
I had a SSA CS2. They are decent skimmers with the sicce psk 600. They skim well.
TimeConsumer
Active member
I may be incorrect but doesn't the CS2/CS8 have the PSK1000 and the CS1/CS7 use the PSK600?
Drae
RAIDER NATION!
I had the smaller version with the 600 on a 80 gallon. I had them mixed up.
TimeConsumer
Active member
Are you looking for in-sump or HOB?
Force4000
Member
Im new to skimmers but I am going to say a HOB, I am assuming this is refering to a Hang On Skimmer correct? I dont want a skimmer actually mounted in the tank itself.
TimeConsumer
Active member
Eshopps PSK-75h should work well.
Force4000
Member
Thanks a lot much cheaper then the AquaC!!! Any chance you know the depth on this? My tank rests 3 3/4" inches from my back wall :sad2:
Drae
RAIDER NATION!
I have the psk 100h and you need like 5" off the wall at least.
TimeConsumer
Active member
Ouch, that's going to cut it really close. The cylinder itself has a diameter of 3", it really depends on the plumbing. You may want to call Eshopps and ask them.
CSS Reef
New member
RLSS R6 SOLD OUT
Aquamaxx Cone 2 SOLD OUT
Why is it so hard to get skimmers right now. Any other alternative suggestions for a 120 Gallon tank.
Force4000
Member
Well I was checking it out on amazon and the price is great but it has a 2 star rating? Is this something I should be concerned about? Seems a lot of people have an issue with this skimmer.
skimmy
T3am Zissou
imo, Aqua C remoras are a mediocre, loud skimmer that require obnoxiously large pumps hanging in the tank. and running it with a maxijet 1200 is pretty **** poor, hence why most upgrade pump to something larger.
i wish someone would make a good cone hob skimmer that is in a rectangular body, just like a bakpak or remora...
for that size tank i would go with a CPR aeroforce HOB, aquamaxx HOB 1, or a hydor slim skim if you dont mind something that looks like an overflow box in the corner of your tank.
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Mike Ordner
Active member
Would like to go with an RLSS internal skimmer. DT is 437 gallons using a 40 breeder as sump. Guessing total water volume around 400 gallons. Mixed reef, not overstocked with fish. Would you go with the R-10 or R-12? Depending on which store you research, the R-10 would be perfect size or slightly undersized.
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