Which skimmer should I buy:

[ronhjr]

Setup: 180 gallon, heavy stocked w/ leathers, LPS and about 8 fish ( 3 tangs that will get large )


Looking for new Protein skimmer: ( internal )

What I am looking at, which one should I purchase:

1. Bubble Magus Curve D-9 DC
2. EShopps Axium X-220
3. AquaMaxx Cone S Q-3
4. Skimz SP257 Piramid

 

[cvrle1]

I would at least add LifeReef skimmer to your list. They are bulletproof, work great and certain versions can be upgraded for bigger tanks, if you ever decide to go even bigger. I would say they are better than every skimmer on your list, other than maybe Bubble Magnus.

There is a massive thread on here about them: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2399643&page=151

 

[gcarroll]

Of those on your list... I would go with the Aquamaxx Cone S q-3

But I would also consider:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/120s-space-saving-protein-skimmer-somatic.html

On paper, the Somatic is bigger and has a lil more power from the pump too.

 

[Pablos RSM 450]

Setup: 180 gallon, heavy stocked w/ leathers, LPS and about 8 fish ( 3 tangs that will get large )


Looking for new Protein skimmer: ( internal )

What I am looking at, which one should I purchase:

1. Bubble Magus Curve D-9 DC
2. EShopps Axium X-220
3. AquaMaxx Cone S Q-3
4. Skimz SP257 Piramid

Of the 4 id go with Aquamaxx. That being said both aquamaxx and eshopps use tried and proven sicce pumps and replacement parts and pumps are easy to find. If you are open to suggestions and the posibility of owning 1 skimmer that will never need repacing go with lifereef.

 

[ronhjr]

Thank you all, I ended up purchasing the Aquamaxx