Bunkerbean
New member
Well I am hoping it shows up soon. I don't think I made a bad desicion but we shall see. Sorry I didn't have more for you. I was also looking at the Skimz SM203 with the dc pump.
Skimmer Q&A Thread
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Well I am hoping it shows up soon. I don't think I made a bad desicion but we shall see. Sorry I didn't have more for you. I was also looking at the Skimz SM203 with the dc pump.
HIGHREEFER
New member
I recently purchased a Bubble blaster HY100 and outfitted it to my Berlin chamber. The problem I am having is that it doesn't seem to be pulling much air through the intake producing little bubbles in the chamber. The pump is connected straight to the chamber the pumps intake and the base of the chamber are roughly 4 inches below the water line. Anyone with similar pump have any advice or just a fellow reefer with some wisdom.
Thanks
Thanks
TimeConsumer
Active member
Do you have the air intake line on the venturi pointed straight up? Sometimes that helps.
TimeConsumer
Active member
Nope, the Shark 2.0 is a rebranded Syncra 3.0. I think they did the numbering to match the model of the skimmer (Shark 2.0 for Cone 2, EM200, etc).
jfeva0049
Member
oh ok cool, i was just confused cause on the marinedepot item description it states em200 comes with syrnca 2.0.
Drae
RAIDER NATION!
shark pumps are awesome! I own three of them on skimmers.
I would say the 200 to 500 dollar range. Hopefully closer to 3 or 4 but I am willing to pay for quality and a vetted solution
RooKi3
New member
Hello,
Was wondering if I could get some help with choosing a skimmer? I will have about a ~90 gallon system give or take. The system will end up being heavily stocked.
I have narrowed it down to the ConeS 1, EM200, or the vertex 150.
Please help me choose a skimmer and/or recommend something that may be better suited for my tank.
Thanks!! =)
Was wondering if I could get some help with choosing a skimmer? I will have about a ~90 gallon system give or take. The system will end up being heavily stocked.
I have narrowed it down to the ConeS 1, EM200, or the vertex 150.
Please help me choose a skimmer and/or recommend something that may be better suited for my tank.
Thanks!! =)
Saltwatercoral2
New member
What size tank do you have and sump? I know you said about how many galons you got, just curious on the size.
I am also in this spot.. Marinedepot has 15% off an item as long as its able to be discounted..
I have a 85 gallon display, with a 40 breeder sump-( only bout 25 gallons of water in sump though). I figure after rock sand and such, I have about 90 gallons of water
RooKi3
New member
The dimensions of the tank are: 36"x24"18"
The dimensions of the sump are: 30"x18"x16"
I just got off the phone with someone over at fragtastic and he said the aquamaxx are cheaply made and use thin plastics. I am glad I read this thread thoroughly!
What are you leaning towards?
The dimensions of the sump are: 30"x18"x16"
I just got off the phone with someone over at fragtastic and he said the aquamaxx are cheaply made and use thin plastics. I am glad I read this thread thoroughly!
What are you leaning towards?
Saltwatercoral2
New member
The aquamaxx has cell cast acrylic,.. dude has no idea what hes talking about over there.
I don't know what to pick between the EM100, EM200, or the coneS 1 or 2.
I don't know what to pick between the EM100, EM200, or the coneS 1 or 2.
RooKi3
New member
Ya I was also considering the EM100 but I may be able to live with idle time coming from a bigger skimmer.
I too want to take advantage of the 15% sale, might be placing an order from them once I figure out which to go with.
I too want to take advantage of the 15% sale, might be placing an order from them once I figure out which to go with.
reeftivo
Skim junkie
Thats laughable! They are not cheaply made at all! The acrylic and joints are on par with any quality skimmer out there.
my comparisons come from owning;
bubble king
ATB
RO
Deltec
Tunze
SWC
Bermuda and several others
jfeva0049
Member
just got my em200 last night. i would not say it is cheaply made at all, but compared to the euro reef, i would say that the euro seams like a lil bit better quality. but in truth, the skimmer body will last forever as long as you dont damage it. i feel better about the aquamaxx over the euro because of the pump.
RooKi3
New member
Lol, ya I think he was trying to hustle me and play me for a fool. As soon as he said that his credibility went out the door and I wanted to get off the phone. The question I asked was if he had any experience with the aquamaxx skimmers and how did they perform.
Thanks for the input I am glad they compare to the build quality of the ones you mentioned.
Thanks for the input I am glad they compare to the build quality of the ones you mentioned.
RooKi3
New member
How big is your tank again? 120? I read it somewhere on this thread but I forgot.
How is your skimmer performing so far?
How is your skimmer performing so far?
jfeva0049
Member
i have a 90 with 30 fuge. the skimmer is not in place yet because i have to build a platform for it to stand on. the euro needs 6 1/2 depth and the em200 needs around 8 1/2 or so. i have to re adjust the sump to get a couple inches depth. i plan on having it up soon. i will post pic and my thought when i do.
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