What do you think of this skimmer? KZ Revolution S

[T206]

Hi Guys,

I have been at odds with myself trying to determine which skimmer I want to use on my 100 gallon system. The guy at my local LFS told me to buy the NYOS Quantum 160 (which they don't even sell) but then mentioned that he has a KZ.

I found this KZ and wanted to get your thoughts on it. Thank you in advance.

http://www.korallen-zucht.de/en/Salt-Water-Aquaristics/Skimmers/REVOLUTION-S-Deluxe.html

REVOLUTION S Deluxe
Item #: 3304
Divided Body: easy cleaning by opening the skimmer body.
30 % higher output.
The new skimmer generation: The well thougth conical design makes a fantastic, soft and creamy absorbate. The very natural bubble formation of this skimmer reminds you of the foam formation at the sea.The very natural and gentle skimming adds the air with a spacious nozzle which is very effective but nevertheless gentle. Thus the water is not chopped like by a needle wheel, so there are no elements precipitated and plankton is saved.For tank sizes of 0 "“ 1500 L. Pump Aquabee UP 3000 is included in the delivery scope. Optimum water level for this skimmer: approx. 25 cm height.For internal use.Utility patent-protected applied for patent.Size: 20 cm x 20 cm x 58 cm h (without Pumpe).
Size with pump: 34 L x 23 x 58 HTube diameter: 17.5 cm

 

[Drae]

Expensive. Don't know much about them. Personally wouldn't be worth the risk imo. Plenty tried and true skimmers in that price point and Cheaper to tell you the truth. Jmo

 

[Drae]

What size tank do you have? Plenty really good skimmer under $850.

 

[yacn]

I'm not sure where you live....

KZ doesn't look like it's available from someone in U.S.

If that's where you live I'd be cautious about being able to get support or parts for the KZ skimmer.

Lot's of other choices for the money....and easier to contact for support would be my guess

 

[Drae]

Bubble King double cone 150 cost $749.00. If you want top of the line in a needle wheel skimmer I'd get this one hands down.

 

[T206]

What size tank do you have? Plenty really good skimmer under $850.

70 Gallon Tank, 25 Gallon Sump

 

[T206]

Location/Availability

Location/Availability

I'm not sure where you live....

KZ doesn't look like it's available from someone in U.S.

If that's where you live I'd be cautious about being able to get support or parts for the KZ skimmer.

Lot's of other choices for the money....and easier to contact for support would be my guess

I live here in WA state. There is a provider for KZ stuff here but like anything german I'm sure there is a lead time.

 

[T206]

Love the bubble king 180 with controller

Love the bubble king 180 with controller

I'm not sure where you live....

KZ doesn't look like it's available from someone in U.S.

If that's where you live I'd be cautious about being able to get support or parts for the KZ skimmer.

Lot's of other choices for the money....and easier to contact for support would be my guess

Bubble King double cone 150 cost $749.00. If you want top of the line in a needle wheel skimmer I'd get this one hands down.

This is my top choice but just out of my price range I think.

Bubble King® Double Cone 180 + RD3 Speedy

 

[Drae]

This is my top choice but just out of my price range I think.

Bubble King® Double Cone 180 + RD3 Speedy

Too big for your tank anyway. Look at the bk double cone 150

 

[biecacka]

yeah the 180 is way too big for your tank. I briefly considered it for my 240 gallon tank with 30 fish in it. ended up going with the double cone 200 and love it. you don't want to oversize those skimmers.

corey

 

[moondoggy4]

KZ is way to big for your tank. Another reefer up there had one with a similar size tank and he had problems. Skimz is too big as well.

Get a Aqua Maxx S Co-1 or a Rlss size 6 or 5.

 

[reefknight]

I have the prior KZ S skimmer, your tank is too small for this to balance out on. I previously had it on a 90g and took it of. Let me rant for a moment, the Aquabee 2000/1 pump is pure crap! It doesn't restart correctly and malfunctions constantly. I know the upgraded one now comes with the 3000, but I have no faith in them. They appear to be a replica of an Eheim and not a very good one. I love my Eheim pumps! On to the skimmer, it is one of the most finicky skimmers that I have ever dealt with! An absolute nightmare to the highest proportions. Keeping the injector clean, keeping the air valve clean, neck clean, doesn't like this or that added to the water....ugh! When I say clean, I mean like every few days! PITA!

But.....when she works, it has the most frothy, foam that you will ever see in a skimmer. It will pull some junk in no time flat as well and it can work...As long as all of the above is met. I didn't like messing with it all that much. Bought a Vertex Alpha 200 and love it! Pulls some of the nastiest stuff you want to see or smell from a tank. With this being said and being honest, I purchased a Jebao 4000 DC pump and am attempting to run the KZ on a set up beginning in a few weeks. It will have a primary tank of 72g, a frag tank of 30g and another 30g cube attached. The main tank will be primarily fish and the cube will be mostly zoas. The frag tank will have all sorts of things from all of my tanks. It will be ran in a 24" sump with a separate refugium connected to the sump. I look for total water volume to be about 130g.

Personally, I would look towards Vertex, RLSS, BK or maybe the Skimz. If I was on a tight budget Bubble Magus or Coral Box, which I have heard very nice things about and I have seen one. They're very well built.