Sr5_Reef
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What small cone skimmer would you suggest. lets say 500$ is max range.
I know there will be many new cones coming out with lower price ranges, can you suggest a good one that you have tested?
Thank you
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I know there will be many new cones coming out with lower price ranges, can you suggest a good one that you have tested?
Thank you
Thanks for the advice, I actually just got the newest Warner Marine H2. Just set it up yesterday and will post a review in a few weeks of it. I must say though that the build quality is excellent.
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Not sure how small you need But the ATB 840 1.5 is the best balanced one I have used. under $500 right now there are only two that I could suggest. The octo cone and the cs 200. if you can go it out a cone shape then the WM as 150 is a good choice, and the vertex IN series.
Sr5_Reef
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that atb 840 1.5 is saweeeet. IM definitely going to save up for something comparable.
Would you say the ATB 840 is comparable to the Vertex Alpha 170 as far as over all performance. SKim mate, noise, efficiency?
For some reason i get a feeling these skimmers will OVER skim my system. I know theyre rated for a 200 gal tank, but for a heavy stock 65 gallon total water volume system, i think it might be negative to pull so much out?
Whats your thoughts and opinions on that?
Im surprised that there isnt a small version of these that has a 100-150 gal limit.
I would be interested in a WM k1 if they ever come out with it. I have used WM as 150 before and love it. but i would be interested in getting a cone this time
Would you say the ATB 840 is comparable to the Vertex Alpha 170 as far as over all performance. SKim mate, noise, efficiency?
For some reason i get a feeling these skimmers will OVER skim my system. I know theyre rated for a 200 gal tank, but for a heavy stock 65 gallon total water volume system, i think it might be negative to pull so much out?
Whats your thoughts and opinions on that?
Im surprised that there isnt a small version of these that has a 100-150 gal limit.
I would be interested in a WM k1 if they ever come out with it. I have used WM as 150 before and love it. but i would be interested in getting a cone this time
epicenter
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Well I managed to break off the ozone inlet tube on the back of the Askol pump. I do not think this is drilled through but I do run ozone so what do I do now. Over drill a hole where I broke piece off volute & glue it in the hole I drilled?????
OP
OP
Well there are some smaller cones that are coming out really soon. I don t know if I can say from who or anything yet. But if the k1 does come out it should be a nice fit as well.
epicenter
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I was told that ozone helps disinfect the water & raises the orp. Way back when it seemed to make a differance but now it has been off the system for over a month & I do not see a difference. Why have most people that used ozone stoped?
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OP
I have seen the gsa cones. But for the moneyI think you still have to buy the pump. Seems like they are built well. I cannot comment on performance as I have not had one or read too many trust worthy articles on them. If you get one be sure to post. IF you are looking for a cheaply priced cone check out the cs200.
Good luck and let us know what you do
Good luck and let us know what you do
Is anyone making a good HOB for tanks that are 55 gallon or less? I know this is not much in details but it always seems that this group has missed most of the advances in skimmer technology during the last 2 years.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Hahnmeister
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QC problems. My buddy Tom O. ordered 2 of them... both had defective motors right out of the box, and the price does not mean great service. You are at the mercy of the dealer, as RE doesnt deal with warranty issues directly.
I think there are many other makes that match performance and have either more value or better customer service (or both). I will admit though... I am rather anti-RE these days though.
I think there are many other makes that match performance and have either more value or better customer service (or both). I will admit though... I am rather anti-RE these days though.
Usefulidiot213
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Hey Mojo,
This thread is awesome, and the info your just giving away I would pay for :D The funny part is I just joined R2R because I was reading your DIY thread on reefcentral that was closed. So R2R can thank you for bringing me over too :)
My question is I have a 100 gal Heavy stocked mixed reef. I have no sump, and run two HOB Remora pros. They do a decent job, but I am pretty sure I can get more out of them. Do know what the trick to these skimmers are? One has a crapy Rio 1400 pump and the other has a Mag 3. One I can't stop from running wet, and the other I can't get going it seems. I have switch the pumps to see if that would change anything, and it doesn't. What would you suggest with all your skimmer knowledge?
This thread is awesome, and the info your just giving away I would pay for :D The funny part is I just joined R2R because I was reading your DIY thread on reefcentral that was closed. So R2R can thank you for bringing me over too :)
My question is I have a 100 gal Heavy stocked mixed reef. I have no sump, and run two HOB Remora pros. They do a decent job, but I am pretty sure I can get more out of them. Do know what the trick to these skimmers are? One has a crapy Rio 1400 pump and the other has a Mag 3. One I can't stop from running wet, and the other I can't get going it seems. I have switch the pumps to see if that would change anything, and it doesn't. What would you suggest with all your skimmer knowledge?
i would like to throw out there the hurricone skimmer with the Askoll 1500 with custom machined volute and pinwheel. there are the cat 1- cat 3. i have the cat-1 on my 90 and it is a beast!! my friend has the cat-2 on his 300 and the gunk that comes out of it is amazing!!
just wanted to throw out my .02...
just wanted to throw out my .02...
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