Skimmer choice: Nyos Quantum 160 vs Red Sea RSK 300 ac

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Which would be better for a moderately stocked 140G FOWLR?

Noise is a big factor but skimming performance is obviously also huge.
The more recent reviews of the Nyos on BRS are less than stellar.

The Red Sea is the older ac version.
 
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You will get a million different responses, dependent upon which one each person is currently using lol. That being said, I absolutely love my Nyos skimmer. Easy to clean, quiet, and performs well. I have never used Red Sea skimmers before though.
 

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I have both skimmers. The Nyos to me is quieter but I keep the skimmers on a pad in the sump to reduce the vibration noise. They both work well but the Red Sea injection-molded plastic is a little bit off, so getting the cup out is not so easy.
 
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I have both skimmers. The Nyos to me is quieter but I keep the skimmers on a pad in the sump to reduce the vibration noise. They both work well but the Red Sea injection-molded plastic is a little bit off, so getting the cup out is not so easy.
Which is better at skimming, in your opinion?
 

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