Skimmer recommendation

[thompsontwins]

What would you pick for a 400 gallon reef heavily loaded with fish and SPS

1 ATB LARGE
2 ATB DELUX 12.5
OR
3 bk 250 SUPERMARINE
4 ALPHA 300

 

[Volcano1]

I went with a ATB 18 Delux Internal.Tank will be 420, with 2 100 sumps.
I'd vote for the 12.5 delux ,of the choices listed.

 

[thompsontwins]

Do you have one currently
and what are the pros and cons
Thanks for all your input it is a hard descision due to the cost

 

[cbadrik]

ATB DELUX 12.5. I have read good reviews about them within the forum. sorry but i dont have one so I cant tell you first hand

 

[Volcano1]

No, not currently.Switched over for better energy consumption, higher efficency.
All reviews very positive, not the cheapest out there, but a proven performer.
Great customer service reviews as well.
Only knock on other brand you mentioned ,seemed to be trouble getting replacement parts.
In the great skimmer advise thread you also asked in, ATB seemed to get the most votes.
If nothing else, most of the high end brands ,do have decent resale.
I'm hoping I'm finally done this time.
Have had ASM, H&S, And Aquatic Acyrlics,Spazz made, Volcano in the past.