who else runs MSX skimmers?

MarvinsReef · Jun 22, 2009

looking for more feedback about MSX skimmers.. I've been reading about them lately and have found that most people like their MSX skimmers... only a few problems I've seen, mostly the start up issues with the mesh impeller, which I have... LoLz... although I've not had much problems with it starting... I do plan on switching into a pinwheel soon... I have played with it a little bit but I do plan on fine tuning it for my tank's conditions once I get some livestock in there...

anyway, here's what mine is doing after 2 days of setting up the tank...

any input or pics are appreciated...

Thanks in advance...

eggie · Jun 22, 2009

I have been using the 160 in my 75 and it works great never try the mesh cause of the start up problems. Plus i like how the pin wheel works so why bother
I skimm wet with this skimmer
Also looking at your pic why is it so brown in the bottom?
It looks like mud
Have you ever clean the base

ooohhhhh and I forgot iam going to pick up my alph 200 today I will just rotate my skimmers
Alpha 200 in the 75 tank
Msx 160 in my 40 breeder

Sikryd · Jun 22, 2009

I love mine. I won't by anything else after having it.

The startup issue is easily fixed by trimming the mesh so it is "even and balanced". The sicce pump is great.

MarvinsReef · Jun 22, 2009

eggie said:
I have been using the 160 in my 75 and it works great never try the mesh cause of the start up problems. Plus i like how the pin wheel works so why bother
I skimm wet with this skimmer
Also looking at your pic why is it so brown in the bottom?
It looks like mud
Have you ever clean the base

ooohhhhh and I forgot iam going to pick up my alph 200 today I will just rotate my skimmers
Alpha 200 in the 75 tank
Msx 160 in my 40 breeder

yeah, I plan on skimming a little wet as well... the dirt on the base was from the first night... the dirt is from the sand I put in the first day of set up... I plan on cleaning it again before I transfer my livestock...

Sikryd said:
I love mine. I won't by anything else after having it.

The startup issue is easily fixed by trimming the mesh so it is "even and balanced". The sicce pump is great.

sounds good man... Thanks...

Nanoreefbro · Jun 22, 2009

I'm running the SWC cone skimmer and I've been having some issues with it. I just cant seem to get it dialed in. It just keeps running over. If I close it that just makes it worse.

Sikryd · Jun 22, 2009

Nanoreefbro said:
I'm running the SWC cone skimmer and I've been having some issues with it. I just cant seem to get it dialed in. It just keeps running over. If I close it that just makes it worse.

The water level is probably too high in your sump. Try lifting it up an inch or two with some egg crate or plexi and see what happens.

JR's Reef · Jun 22, 2009

I got a MSX 200 right after they come out. At first had few problems but now that the bugs have been worked out its a great skimmer. They addressed the problems that the 1st one had and fixed them. Mine didnt come with a pinwheel so dont know how it works with one. I trim the mesh so I dont have start up problems. The 1st mesh lasted a little over a yr before I remeshed it.

Sikryd · Jun 22, 2009

eggie said:
I have been using the 160 in my 75 and it works great never try the mesh cause of the start up problems. Plus i like how the pin wheel works so why bother
I skimm wet with this skimmer
Also looking at your pic why is it so brown in the bottom?
It looks like mud
Have you ever clean the base

ooohhhhh and I forgot iam going to pick up my alph 200 today I will just rotate my skimmers
Alpha 200 in the 75 tank
Msx 160 in my 40 breeder

With the mesh mod - it is about 3x as efficient and pulls in a lot more air. By buddy tested it with a cfm thing or whatever.

eggie · Jun 22, 2009

yeah but then if power goes out it doesnt start and im not home it will be a problem
at least for me
I know the mesh mod works but why bother if it still a great skimmer with the pinwheel

Even do I got my new Vertex Alpha 200 hooked up today
I will put the MSX 160 in my 40 breeder