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My reef tank is almost two years old and I'm looking at getting a new protein skimmer for it. Mainly due to the size of my sump (need a small footprint) and the cost, I've narrowed down my search to these two: Simplicity 120 DC and Eshopps S120.
1. Simplicity 120 DC pro's: It has an attached external controller for the motor. I like this because I'd easily be able to turn off the skimmer while doing maintenance, something I don't do now because it's difficult to reach the plug on my current skimmer. But is it really necessary to turn off the skimmer when doing maintenance?
The controller also will allow me to adjust the speed of the motor, something I'm not able to do on my current skimmer. But is it really important to adjust the motor speed?
There are a lot of reviews on this brand, mostly good.
2. Eshopps S120 pro's: It has a clear venturi, so I'd be able to see more easily when/if the skimmer needs cleaning. And it seems that this brand might have a sturdier motor than the other.
There are fewer reviews on this brand, but those that are out there are good.
Any opinions on either of these products or answers to my questions would be greatly appreciated.
1. Simplicity 120 DC pro's: It has an attached external controller for the motor. I like this because I'd easily be able to turn off the skimmer while doing maintenance, something I don't do now because it's difficult to reach the plug on my current skimmer. But is it really necessary to turn off the skimmer when doing maintenance?
The controller also will allow me to adjust the speed of the motor, something I'm not able to do on my current skimmer. But is it really important to adjust the motor speed?
There are a lot of reviews on this brand, mostly good.
2. Eshopps S120 pro's: It has a clear venturi, so I'd be able to see more easily when/if the skimmer needs cleaning. And it seems that this brand might have a sturdier motor than the other.
There are fewer reviews on this brand, but those that are out there are good.
Any opinions on either of these products or answers to my questions would be greatly appreciated.