LF: Skimmer(wanting up to 250G)

[born]

Im looking for a skimmer for a 125Gallon system. I wanna double it so im looking for a skimmer that can skim 250Gallons. And silence is golden so any quiet ones would be a real bonus. Also can you provide its dimensions if possible. Thanks.

[globaldesigns]

Hey, I use the following and both are really quiet.

SWC Skimmers (http://www.saltwaterconnection.com) - this is my newest one, can't even hear it, and it works very well. I would recommend this brand... For best price go to the website and buy direct, they are in Winnipeg.

Hydor Performer Skimmers - This is my main one, again very quiet and is a 3 pump system. One pump is the water intake and the other 2 are Recirc's. This skimmer has been a top performer for me and blew away my EuroReef model of which I sold. Also, when I had the impellors start making a slight rattle sound, Hydor USA shipped me 2 new ones at NO CHARGE. This is their policy of no charge parts like impellors. So compared to other brands, that is like $70-150 savings per impellor based on brands. This would be my first recommendation based on quality, performance and support.

Here is the link to the manufacturer website: http://www.hydor.it/prodotti/show/famprod/29/list/11

For hydors, you can get them from Kevin @ Red Coral, he will probably have the best price. You will have to wait to get it, but well worth it.

Hope this helps.

[born]

What about RC's Vertex in-250 skimmer?
http://redcoralaquarium.net/online/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_101&products_id=807
Heard any good things about this one? I purchase done of RC's gift certs. for 150$ so I was thinking about ordering from them if I couldnt find a skimmer on canreef.

[globaldesigns]

What about RC's Vertex in-250 skimmer?
http://redcoralaquarium.net/online/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_101&products_id=807
Heard any good things about this one? I purchase done of RC's gift certs. for 150$ so I was thinking about ordering from them if I couldnt find a skimmer on canreef.

I personally can't comment on that brand, others may have a opinion.

[reefwars]

What about RC's Vertex in-250 skimmer?
http://redcoralaquarium.net/online/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_101&products_id=807
Heard any good things about this one? I purchase done of RC's gift certs. for 150$ so I was thinking about ordering from them if I couldnt find a skimmer on canreef.



im using the vertex in-180 and its great but its also the loudest part of my aquarium lol but it pulls out crap like none of my other skimmers did :):) but as the old saying goes buy what you can afford so i believe their are better models out there and if i had a decent budget i would go elsewhere:):) cheers