RO Classic 150-INT vs classic SRO-2000-INT

[REEF_TO_KEEP]

I have 120g DT and 30g sum and the following fishes and corals.

1 x Tang
2 x Wrasses
1 x Anthias
4 x fire fishes
2 x grammars

Lots of LPS and some SPS (I feed the LPS 3 times a week). I consider a heavy load because I feed more than I should. I have filter socks, bio bricks, weekly 15% water change.

Please let me know which skimmer (Classic 150-INT or classic SRO-2000-INT) is suitable for the bio load.

Thanks

 

[reeftivo]

RO's are good skimmers but i'm not a fan of either pumps. BB's are loud and aquatrance are hit or miss.

if you looking at that size range of skimmer then have you looked at ATB USAs elegance 150 w-sicce? pretty close to the price range. I've found that ATB is pretty darn accurate in their skimmer ratings. unlike most others

for a 120 i would look at an 8 in body if you plan to heavily stock.
here's ATBs link if your inclined to take a look. https://www.atb-usa.com/category-s/1826.htm
I've owned 3 ATB skimmers and all skimmed fantastic with no issues.

oh and ATB is the first (arguably) to develop the cone design on skimmers. there has been some debate but i believe ATB won

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

I would go with the classic. There is not a big performance benefit to the SRO skimmer and the Classic is cheaper. The biggest selling point to me on the Octopus INT skimmers is the external pump. I would never buy a skimmer with an internal pump unless I had to. The external pump is much easier to service and more future-proof. When skimmer manufacturers discontinue a pump and you have an internal pump skimmer you basically have to throw away the whole skimmer when the pump dies. When you have a skimmer with an external pump you can swap the pump out for something else and just connect it with the union.

 

[NickGrab]

I would choose the SRO as the air draw will be a fair bit more with the BB/HY pump. I had a 200int on a heavily stocked, Biopellet fed 120g tank and swapped the AQ3000 pump to a HY3000, effectively converting it to an SRO3000. From my experience the increased air intake and flow rate made it skim better.

 

[REEF_TO_KEEP]

I would go with the classic. There is not a big performance benefit to the SRO skimmer and the Classic is cheaper. The biggest selling point to me on the Octopus INT skimmers is the external pump. I would never buy a skimmer with an internal pump unless I had to. The external pump is much easier to service and more future-proof. When skimmer manufacturers discontinue a pump and you have an internal pump skimmer you basically have to throw away the whole skimmer when the pump dies. When you have a skimmer with an external pump you can swap the pump out for something else and just connect it with the union.

I heard external pump give better performance than internal skimmer? Thanks

 

[REEF_TO_KEEP]

I would choose the SRO as the air draw will be a fair bit more with the BB/HY pump. I had a 200int on a heavily stocked, Biopellet fed 120g tank and swapped the AQ3000 pump to a HY3000, effectively converting it to an SRO3000. From my experience the increased air intake and flow rate made it skim better.

I did not know you can swap out the pump like that. SRO-2000-INT has HY2000 pump, I would love to swap to HY3000 if I upgrade to a better tank. Just a question, does it make tuning of the skimmer more difficult when strong pump installed?

Also, what does BB stand for?

 

[NickGrab]

The Classic 200int is an 8" skimmer so the HY3000 pump fits perfectly, The SRO2000 is a smaller, 6" skimmer with a smaller outlet so that pump will probably be too powerful and may not even fit on. There's no adjustment with these pumps either so you couldn't turn it down and tune it. If your thinking of upgrading in the future why not just go for the SRO3000?
-and BB stands for Bubble Blaster.

 

[REEF_TO_KEEP]

The Classic 200int is an 8" skimmer so the HY3000 pump fits perfectly, The SRO2000 is a smaller, 6" skimmer with a smaller outlet so that pump will probably be too powerful and may not even fit on. There's no adjustment with these pumps either so you couldn't turn it down and tune it. If your thinking of upgrading in the future why not just go for the SRO3000?
-and BB stands for Bubble Blaster.

The Classic 200int will not if my sump. I will definitely consider SRO3000 if I decided to upgrad to a bigger tank.

 

[REEF_TO_KEEP]

RO's are good skimmers but i'm not a fan of either pumps. BB's are loud and aquatrance are hit or miss.

if you looking at that size range of skimmer then have you looked at ATB USAs elegance 150 w-sicce? pretty close to the price range. I've found that ATB is pretty darn accurate in their skimmer ratings. unlike most others

for a 120 i would look at an 8 in body if you plan to heavily stock.
here's ATBs link if your inclined to take a look. https://www.atb-usa.com/category-s/1826.htm
I've owned 3 ATB skimmers and all skimmed fantastic with no issues.

oh and ATB is the first (arguably) to develop the cone design on skimmers. there has been some debate but i believe ATB won

I am from Canada, I have not seen any ATB skimmer available for sale from any of the vendor. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[REEF_TO_KEEP]

RO's are good skimmers but i'm not a fan of either pumps. BB's are loud and aquatrance are hit or miss.

if you looking at that size range of skimmer then have you looked at ATB USAs elegance 150 w-sicce? pretty close to the price range. I've found that ATB is pretty darn accurate in their skimmer ratings. unlike most others

for a 120 i would look at an 8 in body if you plan to heavily stock.
here's ATBs link if your inclined to take a look. https://www.atb-usa.com/category-s/1826.htm
I've owned 3 ATB skimmers and all skimmed fantastic with no issues.

oh and ATB is the first (arguably) to develop the cone design on skimmers. there has been some debate but i believe ATB won

do you know if ATB 150 RS comes with DC or AC pump. Can the speed of pump can be adjusted?

 

[reeftivo]

do you know if ATB 150 RS comes with DC or AC pump. Can the speed of pump can be adjusted?

ATB USA has the AC sicce psk 1000, but you may be able to get the DC version if you request it.

they are very responsive. [email protected]