Skimmer Poll

[peter1215]

Originally Posted by mojo46825
http:///forum/post/2619204
I have now seen both the bermuda and msx. I just got my bermuda today. Actually they have a similar design. The biggest difference is how they make the bubbles. The biggest issue with the MSX is that the mesh will have to be replaced over time. Its a little more hands on than the bermuda imo. Both are great skimmers. Not just good but great. I would still buy a bermuda. both cost about the same. So good luck. you wont go wrong with either one. This is my opinion.
Mojo
what technology does bermua aquatic use on their skimmers? beckett, needle wheel, downdraft?

 

[mojo46825]

this is from there website "Anti-clogging SCHLETZ INJECTOR (patent pending) " IS also uses a bubble diffuser plate as does the msx series skimmers. It pulls in a ton of air as well. Alot of great skimmers mentioned here. I have done alot of research on all of the available skimmers for me my new 75g AGA build. I didnt want to spend more than $400 on skimmer. So it left me pretty open. I bought what I thought would be the most reliable and one that would take the least amount of tweaking. I want to set it and forget it basically. It will empty into a waste collector. And of course I will have to clean it. A few others as well but that was just me.

 

[natclanwy]

I have to add an AquaC EV-180 to the list I added one to my tank a few months ago and haven't had to touch it since other than to clean the collection cup a couple times a week.

 

[mojo46825]

I have had a aquaC ev 120. It was a good skimmer as well. There are alot of good skimmers. But the ones I have mention I believe to be the new age of skimmer design. I think that they have more engineering in them and are just a little more efficient. None of the ones anyone has said would be a bad choice. Again just my opinion. But I try to give you the most fair and unbiased descision I can give. I am not going to say mine is the best because its what I have. I just want you all to know that. I would say if I had something and thought it was poo..... Good luck and I hope that I was able to help.

 

[bigpapa]

Originally Posted by mojo46825
http:///forum/post/2620916
I have had a aquaC ev 120. It was a good skimmer as well. There are alot of good skimmers. But the ones I have mention I believe to be the new age of skimmer design. I think that they have more engineering in them and are just a little more efficient. None of the ones anyone has said would be a bad choice. Again just my opinion. But I try to give you the most fair and unbiased descision I can give. I am not going to say mine is the best because its what I have. I just want you all to know that. I would say if I had something and thought it was poo..... Good luck and I hope that I was able to help.

Thank you for soo much help. This has been very informative for me and given me lots of choices to go with.

 

[adamc1303]

If money isn't an issue I would go with these in this order.
Bubble King (mini 160)
H&S (A150)
Deltec (AP600)
ATI (BM160)

 

[cmack]

Euroreef...I'm a strong believer in You get what you pay for, and the skimmer is probably the most important part of your filtration

 

[kjr_trig]

Aqua C EV 180, like someone said in an earlier post, you rarely have to do anything other than empty the cup.....can't go wrong with ASM either.