Varga's Skimmer Poll

Varga · 01-22-2009, 10:19 PM

I'm in the market for a new skimmer. Sold the old one due to crazy high cost of running it. what you guys think? please let me know if there's another one along the same lines and price.

Thank you all as always

Varga

Hexabob · 01-22-2009, 10:29 PM

I am not sure what to explain... I use Precision Marine because I was told that they do a great job. So far I have had no problems with skimmer. I have 2 different ones I have a Bullet 1 and a Venturi ES-100. I like how the work and the job they do.

dianezoo · 01-22-2009, 10:32 PM

I have a Remora Pro - It's good.

yungreefer2410 · 01-22-2009, 10:42 PM

my lfs had a beast octopus it was like that up there but bigger. it had two huge recirc pumps and a huge needle wheel. it was like 3ft high and the body wa around 8in but the whole thing was like 2ft wide. it was awesome. i would go with a octapus

vdituri · 01-22-2009, 10:48 PM

I bought a terminator from Jack.
Love it. No problems so far. Less than 1 year in operation.

Frankie · 01-22-2009, 10:50 PM

If those are your options then I would go for the octopus. IMO though you need a Beckett style skimmer to handle the water volume you have. How about a Bubble king or ATI if you can afford it? Unfortunately with your size system your going to need to spend the big bucks in the right area's to have a happy reef long term.
I think you have the skills to also build a large skimmer Varga. You might want to consider that option also.

Varga · 01-23-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

If those are your options then I would go for the octopus. IMO though you need a Beckett style skimmer to handle the water volume you have. How about a Bubble king or ATI if you can afford it? Unfortunately with your size system your going to need to spend the big bucks in the right area's to have a happy reef long term.
I think you have the skills to also build a large skimmer Varga. You might want to consider that option also.

Hey Frankie,

I actually have a very decent Beckett but its costing me almost $40/mo to run. You don't think one of the above would do the same job?

Varga · 01-23-2009, 12:33 AM

I guess I should have added a 4th option, my current skimmer ETSS600 w/Beckett MOD......sold to my buddy who hasn't picked it up yet....

no way to Edit the poll options?

Adam Black · 01-23-2009, 01:06 AM

Varga how about one of these bad boys....Reef Octopus PRO 300 Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer* - AquaCave

But if you going to spend that kind of money check out these.....
Small
Marine Solutions Online Store
Medium
Marine Solutions Online Store
Large
MSX 1A ASOR Cone Protein Skimmer Marine Solutions Online Store

I don't know how real the those numbers are as far as Bio load but MSX is a really nice skimmer. Hope this helps....

chrome91 · 01-23-2009, 01:50 AM

i put other, the current USA fission skimmers are good and reliable

Adam Black · 01-23-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chrome91

i put other, the current USA fission skimmers are good and reliable

Check out the reviews on that skimmer....

Current USA Fission Recirculating Skimmer 150 gal. (with pump) 24 inch x 4.75in

Varga you know better than to play with coralife,Terminator,Fission,Jebo.

Varga · 01-23-2009, 02:32 AM

Those are very nice skimmers Adam. Maybe I should up my budget. and yes I have a closet literally filled with cheap items that don't work

I'm getting 300 selling my old skimmer and maybe another 300 selling some RC toys so I just might be able to get the real deal

I was surprised to find some negative feedback on the RSM line as well

I like the octopus skimmers since they all seem to have a pretty small footprint. my sump is only 13" wide

Varga · 01-23-2009, 02:41 AM

Now this looks pretty amazing!

with a meshwheel impeller will pull up to 50 scfh
draws less than 25 watts of electricity per pump

Thats just crazy! I emailed them about footprint

Adam Black · 01-23-2009, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varga

Now this looks pretty amazing!

with a meshwheel impeller will pull up to 50 scfh
draws less than 25 watts of electricity per pump

Thats just crazy! I emailed them about footprint

I believe the base is 12. What skimmer do you have now? That White acrylic looks nice doesn't it?!

Varga · 01-23-2009, 03:02 AM

right now I have a Beckett MOD etss 600 which I love but it just uses way too much power. and a friend wants it so....

less than 25 watts per pump= around $3.50/mo
my skimmer= $32-37/mo

View Poll Results: Which skimmer?
Reef Octopus Extreme 300	5	33.33%
ASM G-4xx	4	26.67%
Other....please explain	6	40.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

01-22-2009, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Varga's Skimmer Poll I'm in the market for a new skimmer. Sold the old one due to crazy high cost of running it. what you guys think? please let me know if there's another one along the same lines and price. Thank you all as always Varga __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

01-22-2009, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hexabob Star Polyps Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesapeake Virginia Posts: 167 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's Skimmer Poll I am not sure what to explain... I use Precision Marine because I was told that they do a great job. So far I have had no problems with skimmer. I have 2 different ones I have a Bullet 1 and a Venturi ES-100. I like how the work and the job they do. __________________ Dan My little Reef---> http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...t-attempt.html Soon a 72 Bow FOWLR and a 92 Corner Reef and later a 300+. If you find yourself wanting a vacation look no further that http://www.ytbtravel.com/hexabob we are your next generation travel bussiness.

01-22-2009, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
dianezoo Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm a sun devil - Arizona Posts: 2,104 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's Skimmer Poll I have a Remora Pro - It's good. __________________ Dont join dangerous cults; practice safe sects. Two 40 gal reef tanks - PC lights 90gal empty= stand canopy, 6-t5VHO lights, prisim pro and remora C skimmer, new Megaflow 2 sump waiting to be set up and have the two 40 gals dumped in. FW =125 gal community FW =55 gal African Ciclids Calico cat, Bearded Dragon

01-22-2009, 10:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's Skimmer Poll I bought a terminator from Jack. Love it. No problems so far. Less than 1 year in operation. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

01-23-2009, 12:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's Skimmer Poll I guess I should have added a 4th option, my current skimmer ETSS600 w/Beckett MOD......sold to my buddy who hasn't picked it up yet.... no way to Edit the poll options? __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

01-23-2009, 01:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Adam Black Plate Coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 729 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's Skimmer Poll Varga how about one of these bad boys....Reef Octopus PRO 300 Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer* - AquaCave But if you going to spend that kind of money check out these..... Small Marine Solutions Online Store Medium Marine Solutions Online Store Large MSX 1A ASOR Cone Protein Skimmer Marine Solutions Online Store I don't know how real the those numbers are as far as Bio load but MSX is a really nice skimmer. Hope this helps.... __________________ 65G RR,2-250 Aquamedic pendents(Hamilton 14k DE) with 2 Vho supplements fired with IC440.29g sump. Octo extreme 200 skimmer,Mag 7 return, 2 Maxi 1200 with 2200gph mods.

01-23-2009, 01:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
chrome91 Achilles Tang Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: edmonton, alberta, canada Posts: 821 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's Skimmer Poll i put other, the current USA fission skimmers are good and reliable __________________ 650- SA tank 125g- reef, 150lbs LR, 250w MH/2x65w PC, 150w MH, 15g sump 90g- SA tank 10g cube- 3 firebelly toads

01-23-2009, 02:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's Skimmer Poll Those are very nice skimmers Adam. Maybe I should up my budget. and yes I have a closet literally filled with cheap items that don't work I'm getting 300 selling my old skimmer and maybe another 300 selling some RC toys so I just might be able to get the real deal I was surprised to find some negative feedback on the RSM line as well I like the octopus skimmers since they all seem to have a pretty small footprint. my sump is only 13" wide __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

01-23-2009, 02:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's Skimmer Poll Now this looks pretty amazing! with a meshwheel impeller will pull up to 50 scfh draws less than 25 watts of electricity per pump Thats just crazy! I emailed them about footprint __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

01-23-2009, 03:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's Skimmer Poll right now I have a Beckett MOD etss 600 which I love but it just uses way too much power. and a friend wants it so.... less than 25 watts per pump= around $3.50/mo my skimmer= $32-37/mo __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

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