Need feedback on skimmers

[Jarzy]

I'm looking for a skimmer for my 240l. Fot a few on my minę but not many opinions lut there.
The ones I'm considering:
-Twistman Integra 150
-Deltec APF 600
-Shuran Jetskim 120
-Blau Xcuma 1556
-Deltec 600i
I can get each od them used for a fraction of it's price this the choice. It's gottaesoecially be quiet. Thanks for answers in advance

 

[vetteguy53081]

I'm looking for a skimmer for my 240l. Fot a few on my minę but not many opinions lut there.
The ones I'm considering:
-Twistman Integra 150
-Deltec APF 600
-Shuran Jetskim 120
-Blau Xcuma 1556
-Deltec 600i
I can get each od them used for a fraction of it's price this the choice. It's gottaesoecially be quiet. Thanks for answers in advance

Deltec good, look also at ice cap K3 and aqyaMaxx qs-3

 

[DJF]

I know they aren’t on your list but consider reef octopus with their varios dc pump. I love mine and have never had an issue. I’ve got the 250int in similar water volume… i could have gone smaller. It’s easy to dial in. The dc pump has a float switch that will turn off your skimmer if the collection cup gets full which is a nice touch. You can turn it off for 5 or 60mins with the touch of a button.

 

[Jarzy]

Anyone got Vertex Omega 150?

 

[X-37B]

Tunze 9430dc.

 

[Gtinnel]

Anyone got Vertex Omega 150?

I have a Vetrex Omega 180i, so a little bigger and the pump is in the skimmer. The build quality is top notch but from what I understand you can’t get parts anymore since Vertex went out of business.
I also had a hard time getting mine tuned until I put a valve on the airline so I can adjust amount of airflow, I’ve been much happier with mine since adding it.

 

[Jarzy]

I have a Vetrex Omega 180i, so a little bigger and the pump is in the skimmer. The build quality is top notch but from what I understand you can’t get parts anymore since Vertex went out of business.
I also had a hard time getting mine tuned until I put a valve on the airline so I can adjust amount of airflow, I’ve been much happier with mine since adding it.

You mean to tell me it has fixed air flow? That's bad. What did You use? A simple air diffuser?

 

[Gtinnel]

You mean to tell me it has fixed air flow? That's bad. What did You use? A simple air diffuser?

As far as I know all Vertex skimmers used AC pumps and had no air flow adjustment. I just used a simple plastic ball valve like this

Ball Valve

Micro fittings for regulating air flow through standard airline tubing for devices such as air-stones, filters, protein skimmers, ornaments, etc. Also for low-pressure liquid feed lines for metering pumps, fish display holding cubicles, fertilizing systems, calcium reactors, and drip irrigation...

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