New Aquamaxx Skimmers....

  • Thread starter Thread starter Forsaken77
  • Start date Start date
  • Tagged users Tagged users None

Forsaken77

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Sep 26, 2016
Messages
1,961
Reaction score
1,226
Location
Long Island, NY
What state or country do you live in
New York
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Just wanted to let the Aquamaxx fans know they came out with a newer line of skimmers. They're cone and much taller with a slimmer diameter.

FC-180 is equivalent to the Q2.
FC-280 is equivalent to the Q3.
There's a smaller one also, the FC-80.
This is per Aquamaxx btw.

Here is an email I got from them explaining the differences, besides the cone shape and being taller

-Adjustable air intake
-Secured bubble plate assembly, with newly designed bottom plate
-Newly designed, precise and detachable outlet gate/valve
-Separate ozone venturi connection, except for the smaller FC-80
-Newly designed hemispherical (lid) collection cup
-Smaller base with approximate 7.5" diameter
-The 2 bigger skimmers have a recommended water depth of 8-9 inches

They're also cheaper than the regular Q-line.

Can't wait to see how they work. Back to the reliable cone.
 
When I look at the bubble tubes, I always think its going to be a nightmare to clean. Only reason, Ive never bought one.
 
Thinking about ordering the fc280 for my 180g build. Has anyone tried this model yet?
 

WHEN REEFING GETS TOUGH, WHAT KEEPS YOU MOST INVESTED?

  • My livestock depends on me, so I keep showing up for them

    Votes: 17 51.5%
  • I look for small signs that things are improving

    Votes: 3 9.1%
  • I want to figure out what’s going wrong

    Votes: 1 3.0%
  • I remind myself that rough stretches will pass...just keep reefing

    Votes: 7 21.2%
  • I lean on other reefers for advice or encouragement

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I simplify, step back from tinkering, and give the tank time

    Votes: 2 6.1%
  • Honestly, sometimes I wonder if I want to keep going

    Votes: 2 6.1%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 1 3.0%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new