Skimmer Q&A Thread

[mojo]

this is the tank Ihad it on if that helps any as well. 90g rimless 48x24

 

[mojo]

lol I hope this doesnt bore you all but I thought I would post a couple pics since I have my photobucket open with some skimmer nog shots. Give you all an idea what some of these guys look like in action..

etss sump buddy 40

lol here is an old one of a nw 110 octopus

wm as 150

This was the very first WM k2 to hit the US it was a prototype before they were made in the US

wm s 200

octo ex 160

this is the k2 sitting next to a ATB 840 econo

mojo mini 100

my cone design from about 4 years ago...

ooo a video ATB 840

 

[mojo]

here is one of the alpha 170 and the water coming out the air line hole I havea fixfor this btw


wm k2 video


wm as 150 video


swc150

swc next to vertex in 100 gen 3

alpha 170

170 next to atb 840

aquamaxx am 250

atb 840 1.5

BK mini 160


cs200

mojo3

mojo mini 4

 

[jimmy b]

Wow...that's a lot of skimmers. Im taking your opinion on which to replace my ASM G2 for my 90.
leaning toward the JNS sk3, IF IT will fit my sump.

 

[mojo]

BM NAc7

swc mini S

I have at ton of others but not all running . like old geo skimmers euro reef ,aquaC bermuda ect... but I thought a little video and picture show might be kind of cool

mojo~

 

[jimmy b]

Very cool.....

 

[mojo]

thanks. If it helps anyone then no biggie. Just trying to help.

Mojo

 

[jimmy b]

One more....just happened to see a thread of a aquacEV 240. What you think about this for the 90? Is this an external skimmed.
thanks.

 

[mojo]

it can be run internal or external. Kind of older technology. Works well but not really efficient. I had the aquaC ev 120, 180, urchin and remora. Good skimmers but the others will be a better fit.

 

[skinz78]

Yeah this is the exact same as mine, mine is just a little shallower.

Skinz here is my 2000int @ 6 in if I remeber correctly Takea look and see how it compares to yours....

 

[jimmy b]

Mojo, do you sell skimmers?

 

[Netta Fish]

Eshopps Cone Skimmers any thoughts?

 

[mojo]

Mojo, do you sell skimmers?

No I made a few a while back and those are the only ones I every made.5 total were made ghats it.

 

[jimmy b]

You ever use a kz evolution m. Are they worth the money. Can you over skim. Would this be overkill on a 90 gallon.
Thanks...

 

[mojo]

they have there place. THey are really big in the zeovit crowd as there is some opinions on injector and pinwheel skimmers pulling and not pulling out beneficial items from the system water. Good skimmers. Not sure I would drop the coin for a new one. You will have a really hard time getting your money back. Kind of like buying a Daewoo.....

 

[jimmy b]

There's a used one on r2r for 650$ for didn't know if that was something to jump on or not.

 

[jimmy b]

Mojo, what you think of bubble magnus skimmers.

 

[JR's Reef]

Which skimmer would be the best for me? I have a 170g main tank, 40g frag tank with a 30g sump tank is med load now with fish but will be heavy loaded before Im done. Im running a ATB 840 right now. Thanks for any help

1st is a lil out of my budget but do able.
http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtue...4-atb/418-atb-1050a-v-15-protein-skimmer.html

2nd more of what Id like to spend but dont really like the water depth is needs to run at but do able
http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtue...opus-xp-3000sss-internal-protein-skimmer.html
3rd IDK much about
SWC 230 Cone


Whats the ups and downs about these to better help me pick one for my needs also open to other suggestions

 

[mojo]

Mojo, what you think of bubble magnus skimmers.

good bang for your buck. Nice entry level skimmers

 

[mojo]

Which skimmer would be the best for me? I have a 170g main tank, 40g frag tank with a 30g sump tank is med load now with fish but will be heavy loaded before Im done. Im running a ATB 840 right now. Thanks for any help

1st is a lil out of my budget but do able.
http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtue...4-atb/418-atb-1050a-v-15-protein-skimmer.html

2nd more of what Id like to spend but dont really like the water depth is needs to run at but do able
http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtue...opus-xp-3000sss-internal-protein-skimmer.html
3rd IDK much about
SWC 230 Cone


Whats the ups and downs about these to better help me pick one for my needs also open to other suggestions

The 1050A would be my choice without a doubt. Easy to dial in , quiet and well balanced. Great service ect..

The other two will also work and are solid performers for sure. But if you can get the 1050A , THat is the way I would go.

The swc and the atb use the same motor block and pull similar air. The 1050 with the pump external the body will allow a little more reaction time and just runs super efficient. Both have good warranties But I know Victor will pretty much take care of you as long as you have the skimmer. Might cost a little more but it is worth it in the long run.