skimmer choices which one ??????????

[oupulino]

which one is better quality and performance from this 2 :
http://www.homesalive.ca/Vertex-In-S...00_p_1064.html (http://www.homesalive.ca/Vertex-In-Sump-Protein-Skimmer--IN-100_p_1064.html)
or
http://www.advancedreefaquatics.ca/c...roducts_id=516 (http://www.advancedreefaquatics.ca/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=516)

????

[Dearth]

Vertex has a great product and reliability behind it

Cadlights is the new boy on the block I run the 1150 and don't have any complaints with it but because it hasn't been around a long time hard to form a long term opinion on them

[oupulino]

what is the quality build piping thickness etc with 1150 ? how long you run it ?

[Dearth]

Started a review here of the 1150 with pictures
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=99759

I've been emptying the collection cup an average of every 3 days its been pulling lots of solids out and very stinky to boot I have been running it for just over a month and a half.

The Cadlights is very user friendly comes pre assembled just plug in and start using and easy to adjust the flow

[Proteus]

I'd buy the cad over the in-series. Vertex is good just not that skimmer

[HaZRaTTy]

I'm about 90% positive that vertex stop even producing the In100 so finding parts or warranty might be a pain.

[oupulino]

yes they stop producing IN series about 3 months now so my option are limited

[Reef Supplies]

Correct, Vertex have canned the IN series and are replacing them with the Omega series. The IN series pumps and impellers are still very much available and easy to get through all authorized Vertex dealers.

Ray

[oupulino]

what about this skimmers
Bubble Magus Curve 5 Protein Skimmer
or
AquaMaxx EcoMaxx In-Sump Protein Skimmer

[Reef Supplies]

what about this skimmers
Bubble Magus Curve 5 Protein Skimmer
or
AquaMaxx EcoMaxx In-Sump Protein Skimmer

Give us more info...

- Water volume (tank + sump - rock)
- Stocking level
- Budget

Ray

[oupulino]

it will be for frag tank no sump 50 gallon but ( heavy feeding )

[oupulino]

any more people using this 1150 Cadlights skimmer for longer than 6 months who is making the pumps for them ?

[byee]

I don't mean to hijack the thread.......

Lets say the tank is 75 gallons with a 33 gallon sump with a medium bio load.

Which skimmer would be provides the best performance bang dollar??

TIA-1150 2ND GENERATION CONIC SKIMMER
Bubble Magus Curve 5

Thanks!

[byee]

Bump...............

Which skimmer would be provides the best performance bang dollar - TIA-1150 Conic Skimmer or Bubble Magus Curve 5??