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01/10/2008, 08:12 PM
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best high end skimmer
I am looking for a high end skimmer for my 150g, which will become a reef tank. I am considering the following options
Deltec AP 702 http://www.deltecusa.us/proteinskimmers/ap702.php Reeflo Orca 250 http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...y_Code=reefflo ATI Bubblemaster 250 http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/cat...oducts_id=1530 H and S 200-3xf2001 http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/cat...roducts_id=466 Bubble King Supermarin 250 internal http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/cat...oducts_id=2197 Tunze DOC 9440 http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/cat...oducts_id=1082 Which of these is the best? Is there any skimmer that you would add to this list? I also noticed that Bubble King makes a model similar to the Supermarin 250 called the DeLuxe 250. It is rated at the same tank volume as the Supermarin 250. What is the difference between these 2 models? On the Aquarium Specialty website, it does not say what the Tunze DOC 9440 is rated to in terms of water volume. Does anyone know its rating? |
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01/10/2008, 08:44 PM
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ATI Bubble master 200 is outstanding and the best value in my opinion. I did a ton of research and own one and can not be happier. You do not need the 250 for a 150 gallon tank. I use the 200 on a heavily stocked and very heavily fed 220 with a lot of corals and large fish and the 200 more then keeps up.
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01/11/2008, 01:51 AM
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I would add a ATB conical skimmmer. Never used one but they seem like they are top notch fr4om the threads i have seen
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01/11/2008, 03:16 PM
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Are these skimmers really overkill? They are all rated at 3x my tank volume, even not including a sump. Can you have too powerful a protein skimmer?
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01/11/2008, 03:19 PM
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I had a Deltec 851, and the exact H&S you listed above and I vote for the reeflo 200. I'm running the reeflo 250 and IMO it's a bit much for a 150.
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01/11/2008, 03:32 PM
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If money was not an option I would get the Bubble King Supermarin 250. If your an average hobbiest like myself, I would go with the Reeflo 200. I get supprised every day on how much crap the 200 pulls out. Even with a very small bioload for a 225 total gal system.
Here's the thread on it http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1274301
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