Skimmer Q&A Thread

Will the aquamaxx cone 2 be too big for a 50 gal? I have a 50 cube with sump and am anticipating going up to a 125 next spring. I'm not really happy with my BM NAC6, I only seem to get light tea out of the thing.
 
dwolson2 said:
Will the aquamaxx cone 2 be too big for a 50 gal? I have a 50 cube with sump and am anticipating going up to a 125 next spring. I'm not really happy with my BM NAC6, I only seem to get light tea out of the thing.
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The cone 2 would be a little bit big on a 50 but it should be fine. I wouldn't buy a smaller skimmer since your going to upgrade.
 
Oh yea, I also have a 55 gal tank that will be my sump on the 50(and the 125 down the road) I know everyone looks at water volume, but part of why you need a bigger skimmer is more livestock in a bigger tank.

Its really hard to keep up with all the different skimmers out now. You really hear good and bad about all of them. I want to get something that will be good for a few years, and can be used over a few tank sizes(my current 50, and the 125 I'm planning on) and if the 125 falls through, If I go to a 150, that cone 2 should still be good right?
 
dwolson2 said:
Oh yea, I also have a 55 gal tank that will be my sump on the 50(and the 125 down the road) I know everyone looks at water volume, but part of why you need a bigger skimmer is more livestock in a bigger tank.

Its really hard to keep up with all the different skimmers out now. You really hear good and bad about all of them. I want to get something that will be good for a few years, and can be used over a few tank sizes(my current 50, and the 125 I'm planning on) and if the 125 falls through, If I go to a 150, that cone 2 should still be good right?
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I ran a 6" diameter aquamaxx on my 150 sps with awesome results. I've even heard a person on here say that they run one on a 180 with great results. A 150 heavy loaded sps tank is about max imo.
 
The question is.... Define great results :)

Just about Any small undersized skimmer will pull out skimmate .... The question is can it keep up with and stay ahead of the bio load.
 
Ok one more question. I am still on the fence.
Aquamaxx cone 2 or omega 150?
Again, 50 gal display with another 30 water volume now, should be about 140 total when I get the 125 up this next spring/summer.
 
dwolson2 said:
Ok one more question. I am still on the fence.
Aquamaxx cone 2 or omega 150?
Again, 50 gal display with another 30 water volume now, should be about 140 total when I get the 125 up this next spring/summer.
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The aquamaxx hands down! Vertex thought they could fool everybody with extra thick acrylic but forgot to balance their skimmer. The body on the vertex is undersized for the pump. The air/water ratio is off. The aquamaxx is balanced to near perfection.
 
Hey guys I need some help. When shopping for a skimmer what does the foot print represent? I'm trying to.figure out if the skimmer I chose will fit in my sump. I have a 30 gallon oceanic sump 36x13x16 and I want to purchase an Aquamaxx Cone 2 which has a foot print of 13x8. Will the skimmer fit? Any help is greatly appreciated
 
Drae said:
The aquamaxx hands down! Vertex thought they could fool everybody with extra thick acrylic but forgot to balance their skimmer. The body on the vertex is undersized for the pump. The air/water ratio is off. The aquamaxx is balanced to near perfection.
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Dude, calm down about the Aquamaxx, sheesh.

The Vertex is nicer and you can control the air draw and balance to your particular tank. The Aquamaxx is good value for the money but the Vertex is all around nicer. I would be surprised if it skimmed out any better.
 
FlyPenFly said:
Dude, calm down about the Aquamaxx, sheesh.

The Vertex is nicer and you can control the air draw and balance to your particular tank. The Aquamaxx is good value for the money but the Vertex is all around nicer. I would be surprised if it skimmed out any better.
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Lol I just bought the am cone 2. I read even more threads, and some of the guys have had pull issues with the omega 150, and I just don't want to take the gamble. Especially on a more expensive skimmer. But I will say, it does look sexy as hell!
 
jbeanz said:
Hey guys I need some help. When shopping for a skimmer what does the foot print represent? I'm trying to.figure out if the skimmer I chose will fit in my sump. I have a 30 gallon oceanic sump 36x13x16 and I want to purchase an Aquamaxx Cone 2 which has a foot print of 13x8. Will the skimmer fit? Any help is greatly appreciated
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Idk that specific setup, but how big is the skimmer area? Remember the 13"doesn't have to go front to back, it can go side to side. How deep is the water in the skimmer area?
 
Is the Cone 2 waaaay to oversized for a total of 75 gallons of water? I suppose I could stock the tank heavily with fish and sps. The deal looks to good to pass up
 
OK Drae, I know that you're a proponent of Aquamaxx skimmers. I'm putting together a 120 with a 40 gal. sump (yet to be built from a breeder). I had been leaning towards a Diablo 160 but people have complained about the noise, allot. Quiet is the key for me and the raves from you have led me in another direction. So the Aquamaxx cone 2 or the em200?
the footprint is different and right now so is the price. Recommendations, anyone.
 
Also ease of tuning is another major factor. I don't have the time to be ****ing around with the thing. I would like to be able to set it and forget it (aside from regular cleanings).
 
The cone 2 is a slightly better skimmer due to the design being a non space saving design. They're very easy to tune, they have a pretty big sweet spot. I do like some other skimmers better but the price difference is too big to justify imo. My favorite brand is bubble king and atb. The aquamaxx just happen to be a little bit better than any other skimmer in their price range imo and experiences. I also like sea side aquatics in the bargan range.
 
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