Which protein skimmer should i choose?

[gotzkill]

I have narrowed it down to two either the Bubble King Supermarin 200 or the Alpha 170. The protein skimmer will be for a 137 gallon tank with a 40 gallon sump really heavy bio load. Unsure witch one i should choose? I know either one will be fine just unsure which will be better over all.

 

[Connie]

Either one will do a good job, although I've heard many people say they love their Bubble King.

 

[danka-cedium]

I'd go with the alpha. Save some $.

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[screefer]

love my alpha especially for the $$ difference

 

[gotzkill]

Ya seems like I'm getting the alpha then just because replacement parts and cost. Thanks.


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[Dtech07]

Go out the box like I did and get a AquaMaxx EM200 or 300, affordable and works like a horse and very quite.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Vertex. These Skimmers utilize the same pump. They are almost the same skimmer, with the exception of the foot print.

 

[bigcapct]

Get the bubble magus curve series

 

[tidus10]

180 Gallon Fresh Saltwater Fish tank Protein Skimmer SCA-302 Needle Impeller

what a bargin! $132

 

[Reefing Madness]

180 Gallon Fresh Saltwater Fish tank Protein Skimmer SCA-302 Needle Impeller

what a bargin! $132

I would tend to agree with you, as I too give that link out. But, it doesn't have the same L/H Air Intake that the one he's looking at does. No comparison therefore.

 

[gold_gla55]

I use a reef octopus on mine, my buddy picked up a bubble and was extremely dissatisfied. So I would say go with the Alpha :)