Thoughts on the Nyos Quantum Skimmers, are they really worth the money!

[JEREMY HELMINIAK]

Looking at buying one of these nyos skimmers, thought I would come here first and see what everyone else’s thoughts were on these. Price tag is pretty steep and I’ve seen good reviews. Anyone have personal experience with these?

 

[Sdot]

Looking at buying one of these nyos skimmers, thought I would come here first and see what everyone else’s thoughts were on these. Price tag is pretty steep and I’ve seen good reviews. Anyone have personal experience with these?

I have owned two over the years... AMAZING skimmers! Just be careful of light leaks...they will grow algae and can make it difficult to clean. FYI the only reason why i have another is i upgraded to a larger aquarium.

 

[melanotaenia]

Get a Deltec; you'll be happy you did

 

[DHill6]

Have owned both the 160 and 120. Quiet, comes apart easily for cleaning. Like the above "Amazing". Easy to dial in.

 

[JEREMY HELMINIAK]

I have owned two over the years... AMAZING skimmers! Just be careful of light leaks...they will grow algae and can make it difficult to clean. FYI the only reason why i have another is i upgraded to a larger aquarium.

I was looking at buying the 220 Quantum rated 300-500 gallons just that 800$ price tag I wanna be sure it’s dang well worth it.

 

[JEREMY HELMINIAK]

Get a Deltec; you'll be happy you did

Don’t believe I’ve ever heard of those?

 

[Potatohead]

If I was buying in this price range it would definitely be Deltec. However I'm not totally convinced they're a lot better than an Octopus for 30-40% less money either.

 

[ReefRondo]

Own one but wouldn’t buy again. Almost every other skimmer I’ve ever owned performs better. Skimz get my vote.

 

[melanotaenia]

Don’t believe I’ve ever heard of those?

They are probably some of the best skimmers out there next to Tunze and Regal (although I am sure there are other very good brands too that I am missing).

 

[Peace River]

Looking at buying one of these nyos skimmers, thought I would come here first and see what everyone else’s thoughts were on these. Price tag is pretty steep and I’ve seen good reviews. Anyone have personal experience with these?

I am partial to Reef Octopus skimmers, but Nyos is a solid brand with solid support.

 

[JEREMY HELMINIAK]

They are probably some of the best skimmers out there next to Tunze and Regal (although I am sure there are other very good brands too that I am missing).

Any place in the U.S. that sells them can’t seem to find any for sale one the ole inter web

 

[PlasmaBoy]

Octopus for years has been pulling gunk out of my tanks, will one costing five times the amount pull 5 times the gunk or even twice or even 20% more ? Skimmers another area ripping off the brand fans for years. Never had issues with dialling in etc.

 

[Sdot]

I was looking at buying the 220 Quantum rated 300-500 gallons just that 800$ price tag I wanna be sure it’s dang well worth it.

Its a quality skimmer, gorgeous, low power usage, and very quiet. Oh and it performs very very well!

 

[X-37B]

Try a tunze dc. You will be surprised. It is a workhorse and has the easiest cup to clean bar none.

 

[ReefBeta]

Well it's one of the skimmer in BRS's test video .

I watched that episode primer live. It was so funny. Before they get to the Nyos one, people are so cheering for Nyos. Then the numbers drop, and everyone's like ;Bored;Facepalm;Muted, then lol

I'd say it doesn't worth its price point where its air draw is less than half of what it claims.

 

[Sdot]

Well it's one of the skimmer in BRS's test video .

I watched that episode primer live. It was so funny. Before they get to the Nyos one, people are so cheering for Nyos. Then the numbers drop, and everyone's like ;Bored;Facepalm;Muted, then lol

I'd say it doesn't worth its price point where its air draw is less than half of what it claims.

Eh to each its own... i look at the overall performance....not arbitrary numbers.

 

[Dragon52]

I have the 160 & would not buy again for one main reason. EcoTech who is the supplier here in the states has had to replace the pump 3 times do to it losing it's ability to draw Air into the pinwheel after cleaning. It takes minutes to correct itself unless I pick up the whole skimmer out of the water a few times like I'm washing clothes the old timey way. Others have had the same issue. It is easy to take apart & clean which is nice.

 

[Scurvy]

I have a 160 which was upgraded from the 120. I’ve been happy with both. If I were to buy new at this point I would be looking at a Deltec DC or the Maxspect dual pump.

 

[ReefBeta]

Eh to each its own... i look at the overall performance....not arbitrary numbers.

I don't doubt they perform for many, otherwise they won't be in the market for long. But it's hard to believe it works twice as good, if it's really better in the first place, than the other skimmers to justify the premium.

 

[sveOne]

Any place in the U.S. that sells them can’t seem to find any for sale one the ole inter web

Battlecorals sells them in the US. I have a 1000i.. just booted it up.. super quite, super easy to dial in. Little early to tell about anything else yet, but seems like a workhorse. Had a deltec back in the day, which I was very happy with. They are much more common in Europe.