LF: Skimmer(wanting up to 250G)

born · #1 01-13-2011, 07:13 PM

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 · #2 01-13-2011, 07:45 PM

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 · #3 01-13-2011, 08:25 PM

What about RC's Vertex in-250 skimmer?
http://redcoralaquarium.net/online/i...roducts_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 · #4 01-13-2011, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by born

What about RC's Vertex in-250 skimmer?
http://redcoralaquarium.net/online/i...roducts_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 · #5 01-13-2011, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by born

What about RC's Vertex in-250 skimmer?
http://redcoralaquarium.net/online/i...roducts_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