Picking a skimmer

Neo Jeo · Mar 30, 2018

Hello Reefers!

I have a Eshopp X-160. I hate it... lol

I’m looking for a quiet skimmer, quiet.

I found this Vertex 150 Omega Protein Skimmer for $260 used like new.

I have a 120g, I don’t want to break the bank.

Any other brands I should look at?

Thanks

GoVols · Mar 31, 2018

Well,
Just to start off the conversation.

I've reed too many reviews: That say the Vertex 150's don't stay dialed in and they are finicky skimmers.

Neo Jeo · Mar 31, 2018

GoVols said:
Well,
Just to start off the conversation.

I've reed too many reviews: That say the Vertex 150's don't stay dialed in and they are finicky skimmers.

Thanks for the heads up. I have also read that , I wonder if that’s why the guy is selling it lol... I like the fact it was quiet

Ligershark · Mar 31, 2018

If you have room get an external skimmer.

GoVols · Mar 31, 2018

@Neo Jeo

Can you post your real deal skimmer budget, so that members can help you out?

Neo Jeo · Apr 1, 2018

Prob around $200-250

What about a Bubble Magus Curve 5 Skimmer?

Neo Jeo · Apr 1, 2018

Should I do the bubble 7 for my 120g? Says the 5 will work but others thing go big or go home..

Blue Spot Octopus · Apr 1, 2018

https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...hUKEwi-6call5raAhVIl1QKHdD5Bh4Q9aACCDI&adurl= This or a Reef Dynamics INS 135 at Aquariumsource .com

Blue Spot Octopus · Apr 1, 2018

https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...hUKEwi-6call5raAhVIl1QKHdD5Bh4Q9aACCDI&adurl=

Blue Spot Octopus · Apr 1, 2018

Yeah great Mac computer that cannot even do Copy and Paste.
Simplicity 240 skimmer

Neo Jeo · Apr 1, 2018

Blue Spot Octopus said:
https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...hUKEwi-6call5raAhVIl1QKHdD5Bh4Q9aACCDI&adurl= This or a Reef Dynamics INS 135 at Aquariumsource .com

Thank you for the share! I found that the INS was a bit loud on some reviews. I was about to buy the bubble 7 lol

I love the fact that’s a DC pump and has a controller. Love the controller.

Is it quiet?

Neo Jeo · Apr 1, 2018

Neo Jeo said:
Thank you for the share! I found that the INS was a bit loud on some reviews. I was about to buy the bubble 7 lol

I love the fact that’s a DC pump and has a controller. Love the controller.

Is it quiet?

The Simplicity 240 skimmer

jda · Apr 1, 2018

Vertex needs the tube replaced with an old-school riser tube (like ASM or ER) and they are better. I do not like the one that I bought at all... it is not a good performer. I do not have a brand to offer, but did want to tell you from own experience that your instincts to avoid this skimmer are good.

Definitely go slightly larger if you have the room... too big is not good and can be inefficient.

Neo Jeo · Apr 1, 2018

jda said:
Vertex needs the tube replaced with an old-school riser tube (like ASM or ER) and they are better. I do not like the one that I bought at all... it is not a good performer. I do not have a brand to offer, but did want to tell you from own experience that your instincts to avoid this skimmer are good.

Definitely go slightly larger if you have the room... too big is not good and can be inefficient.

You’re referring to avoid the Vertex correct?