Need advice on skimmer

[Aquareef123]

Looking to change out my skimmer. Currently considering the following: (1) deltec SC2060, (2) Vertex 200 (not sure alpha or omega), (3) bubble-magus Curve 29.

All comments or suggestions are welcome.

[ASHWIN]

Hmm..i have experienced The 2060..Its a good skimmer.. its Either The Vertex or Deltech ..I prefer deltech..But all Are Toprange skimmer!

[Aquareef123]

Thanks Ashwin. Anyone else?

[ASHWIN]

Thanks Ashwin. Anyone else?

Welcome Bro! Hope You Find The Perfect Skimmer For Your Setup!..

[angmoh]

perhaps u should share with us what type of setup it would be ? tank size ?

the price difference between these few skimmers are pretty wide. of course deltec is the trusted brand. vertex is new but looks promising. curve 9 is value for money.. all got their pros and cons

[Aquareef123]

My tank is 6 x 3 x 2.5 and 1200l. I mostly keep LPS and softies. My PO4 is very high now and working hard to bring it down.

[SunkistC]

My tank is 6 x 3 x 2.5 and 1200l. I mostly keep LPS and softies. My PO4 is very high now and working hard to bring it down.

Wow big tank! If considering Deltec should go for SC2560 instead.

[Aquareef123]

I am using deltec ap1003 out of sump skimmer. The skimmer is rated 5000L. Way over spec. Now im looking for skimmer that meet my tank spec and not so "kick-ass". Hehehe.

[ASHWIN]

Good To Have Oversized Skimmer

[Aquareef123]

Good To Have Oversized Skimmer

I was told too oversize the tank may not generate enough waste for the skimmer to push the skimmate through the large neck and end up skimming less. So the best is to right size not over size.

[kenyee]

My tank is 6 x 3 x 2.5 and 1200l. I mostly keep LPS and softies. My PO4 is very high now and working hard to bring it down.

Bro, for PO4 reduction, maybe u can try using the green filter that say remove phosphate 1..I find it quite useful..

[Aquareef123]

Bro, for PO4 reduction, maybe u can try using the green filter that say remove phosphate 1..I find it quite useful..

Bro, Can u share the name of this green filter or where to buy it? Tks

[kenyee]

Bro,Can u share the name of this green filter or where to buy it? Tks

a lot of LFS shd have..i dun rem the name le..its quite a big piece then ownself cut to size..I bought mine from ah Beng..for this filter, there are different colour 1 for different thing removal..got ammonia, nitrate, etc..for phosphate is green colour..

[Aquareef123]

Bro, Any comments on the 3 skimmers?

[kenyee]

Bro,Any comments on the 3 skimmers?

Bro, why dun u consider skimz skimmer?..

I m using skimz sk251 n it skim very well..cheers

[Aquareef123]

Bro, why dun u consider skimz skimmer?.. I m using skimz sk251 n it skim very well..cheers

No experience on this skimmer. Can help to share where I can get it? Tks

[kenyee]

No experience on this skimmer. Can help to share where I can get it? Tks

Aquamarin do carry this skimmer..u can see its performance there..sk251 power at 34w..silent too..

http://www.skimz.sg/products/protein_skimmers/kone_subpage/sk251.html

Happy reefing

[ASHWIN]

No experience on this skimmer. Can help to share where I can get it? Tks

Bro +1 on skimz also very good and trusted brand ..Still havent made up your mind?

[brojj]

It is a value for $ skimmer. It produces one of the most smelly, yucky skimmate i have ever come across. Good for those on a budget yet wants a decent & powerful skimmer. Make in Singapore, here, meaning in the event of breakdown, spare parts can be obtain in the shortest possible time.

[Aquareef123]

Bro +1 on skimz also very good and trusted brand ..Still havent made up your mind?

Haven't decided yet. May be I will pay a visit to aquamarine to have a look. R they still at the old roti plata place in Jln kayu?

[clownfish_forever]

Nope. They have moved but not too far from Jalan Kayu.

[SunkistC]

No experience on this skimmer. Can help to share where I can get it? Tks

Fresh 'n' Marine also carry Skimz skimmers, you can order online and free delivery to your house

http://freshnmarine.com.sg/estore/product_info.php?products_id=3440

[Ahhyi]

Haven't decided yet. May be I will pay a visit to aquamarine to have a look. R they still at the old roti plata place in Jln kayu?

They are not very far from the roti Prata place. About 10mins drive