I know that I need to upgrade my skimmer mine is too small for my tank and as things begin to grow it will be a problem. Plus I am sick of cleaning every other day. At Reefstock I saw the Hydor and CAD Lights Aquariums skimmers and they both looked pretty good but I would like some opinions or testimonials. I am currently running a 225 g with an old 55 and 30 g as sump and fuge. Any have or seen these in action? I'd really like to not break the bank and am limited on space between the top of my sump and the bottom of my tank so external is also a good option and the Hydor could go either way.
Contemplating a new skimmer
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Contemplating a new skimmer
I have cadlights like the skimmer due to smaller footprint however it's hard to get in and out because my stand just is not high enough. I have the Tia 1150. Don't know anything about the other one you mentioned but the cadlights one can pull really liquidy or super thick just depends on where you want it. When I say thick I mean sludge barely any liquid at all.
I have cadlights like the skimmer due to smaller footprint however it's hard to get in and out because my stand just is not high enough. I have the Tia 1150. Don't know anything about the other one you mentioned but the cadlights one can pull really liquidy or super thick just depends on where you want it. When I say thick I mean sludge barely any liquid at all.
Re: Contemplating a new skimmer
My bad, I changed the post accordingly.....BAHAHAHAHA!
On a more focused note, ReefDynamics is also a decent skimmer....well if you liked the old Euro Reef stuff.
An underrated skimmer comes from our own AquaMedic, check out the turbofloter line. And you can get them pretty cheap.
My bad, I changed the post accordingly.....BAHAHAHAHA!
On a more focused note, ReefDynamics is also a decent skimmer....well if you liked the old Euro Reef stuff.
An underrated skimmer comes from our own AquaMedic, check out the turbofloter line. And you can get them pretty cheap.
I have looked at both of your skimmers and I know they would be big enough for now, but what do you guys think in the long haul. Eventually I imagine that as my corals grow and I add more fish and inverts it will equate to a heavy bio load wouldn't you agree. Plus I may have the same height as you with the Vertex. I will measure in the morning. Thanks for the feedback guys.
Re: Contemplating a new skimmer
I've posted here before about my new Skimmer from cad, I have to say I really love it super Skimmer can't say enough about it pics for proof this is after three days of dropping it in also if you email Eddie and talk to him he might be still willing to give you the reef stock deal
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I've posted here before about my new Skimmer from cad, I have to say I really love it super Skimmer can't say enough about it pics for proof this is after three days of dropping it in also if you email Eddie and talk to him he might be still willing to give you the reef stock deal
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I got the same deal but bought so much I ending up getting the nano reactor free I ended up with two skimmers one being the pipeless, two large reactors, two nano reactors, and a led light great company dint know if Dave from aquaMart ever did anything but they were talking about stocking their product. again Eddie is a great guy to deal with willing to help out. don't know ifhe will do the deal but never hurts to ask
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I got the same deal but bought so much I ending up getting the nano reactor free I ended up with two skimmers one being the pipeless, two large reactors, two nano reactors, and a led light great company dint know if Dave from aquaMart ever did anything but they were talking about stocking their product. again Eddie is a great guy to deal with willing to help out. don't know ifhe will do the deal but never hurts to ask
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So Bumblebee and Dr. Harlem what did you guys think in terms of your skimmers meeting my needs long term. I ask because for a medium to heavy load both of your skimmers were about topped out for my set up. And I did the measurements I only have 30" total under my tank. I may have to look at external versus in sump.
