9430 dc vs 9415

[mrpizzaface]

I am in the process of putting together a 180 gallon tank. The plan is for the tank to be a heavily stocked SPS display. Which skimmer would be the better choice, the 9430dc or the 9415?

 

[rvitko]

Considering the stocking plan the skimmers would be rated as follows-

9415- 120 gallons
9430- 240 gallons
9430 DC 278 gallons

Either the 9430 or 9430 DC will work and which to choose largely depends on personal preference, DC pumps have more parts and won't last as long as the electronics have a finite life span, usually around 7-8 years. On the other hand they are much easier to tune and more powerful.

 

[mrpizzaface]

Considering the stocking plan the skimmers would be rated as follows-

9415- 120 gallons
9430- 240 gallons
9430 DC 278 gallons

Either the 9430 or 9430 DC will work and which to choose largely depends on personal preference, DC pumps have more parts and won't last as long as the electronics have a finite life span, usually around 7-8 years. On the other hand they are much easier to tune and more powerful.

Thank you!