Mar 25, 2016 #1 mniemann Active Member View Badges Joined Apr 13, 2015 Messages 186 Reaction score 89 Location Florida Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I am considering an upgrade to my skimmer. Would appreciate input on not only preferred skimmer brands/types but on real life pro's and con's of ac vs. DC controls.
I am considering an upgrade to my skimmer. Would appreciate input on not only preferred skimmer brands/types but on real life pro's and con's of ac vs. DC controls.
Mar 25, 2016 #2 hybridazn Acro killer..... View Badges Super Moderator Excellence Award Reef Tank 365 Photo of the Month 3RMAS Member Showcase Editor Moderator Emeritus My Aquarium Showcase Joined Apr 29, 2010 Messages 7,925 Reaction score 9,753 Location Grapeville PA Rating - 0% 0 0 0 The major advantage to a dc pump over the ac is power consumption vs. Gph. For a skimmer I would prefer a dc pump if I could. That said my next skimmer will be a nyos skimmer, it's just a work of art in my eyes and will look great under the stand.
The major advantage to a dc pump over the ac is power consumption vs. Gph. For a skimmer I would prefer a dc pump if I could. That said my next skimmer will be a nyos skimmer, it's just a work of art in my eyes and will look great under the stand.
Mar 27, 2016 #3 J James605 Active Member View Badges Joined Jan 26, 2015 Messages 135 Reaction score 12 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Dc just gives you an easier way to control flow from the way I see it. Either is fine
Mar 27, 2016 #4 Retro Reefer Slow and steady wins the race! View Badges Excellence Award Reef Tank 365 Reef Squad Emeritus Hospitality Award My Tank Thread Joined Dec 15, 2015 Messages 8,048 Reaction score 45,304 Location Manassas Va Rating - 0% 0 0 0 +1 on DC pump for flow control..