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Originally Posted by Hustler
I wasnt looking to spend a grand, would it make more sense to run 2 cheaper high quality ones? No, bad idea.
Seems the skimmers go from just under $500 to $1000 with nothing inbetween lol Yep, pretty much. The best way to go in between is to buy a used $1200 skimmer for $750. 
Also Ive seen a few videos where guys have added a fitting to the skimmer cup to dump excess into a jug.... is this possible with all of them? Imo this is a bad idea. Your skimmer will overflow on occasion. Normally it would just overflow back into the sump, but if it is plumbed out then it can drain your sump and burn out your return pump. If you have an ATO then the ATO will kick in, and flood your tank with freshwater. Both are bad possibilities. |
Listen to Asmodeus...he knows his skimmers. Vertex are good skimmers for the price.
I have 2 SWC cone skimmers, and they are great skimmers...skim like no tomorrow. However, they do have a drawback...cheap pumps that are prone to issues and premature death. They also only have a 6 month warranty. When/if my SWC skimmers' pumps die I will replace with a more durable pump. Skimz are basically the same design but with better pumps.