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Had a few different skimmers over the years coral life 65g , bubble Magnus curve 7, Skimz SM 163DC, reef octopus 300ext but now running Deltec TC 206o. The Deltec has been a reliable work horse and worth it's weight in gold. Build quality is top notch. Never goes nutz and overflows the collection cup no matter what gets throw into my system.
Any comments on the Skimz SM 163DC,
I have it narrowed down to this one and the Acuamaxx ConeS CO-2 for my 120 gal.
@West1 excellent move on ditching the SN143. I have it and the collection cup is a PITA to take off (and put on). I even broke off the air controller that was attached to the ledge trying to take off the collection cup. The skimmer was inconsistent and the pump went out less than 8 months of use. I'm leaning toward the Reef Octopus 150sss for my 100g.
BRS Recommended Size Tank for the 150sss:
Light Stocked - 160 Gallons
Medium Stocked - 110 Gallons
Heavily Stocked - 65 Gallons
I also have a Biocube 29 and currently using the IM ghost skimmer in the back. I can't seem to tune it properly and I even tried adjusting the water level. It is also as loud as the Biocube fans, maybe even louder since I had to take off the filtration cover to get air flow and reduce the trapped heat generated by the lights. I'm thinking about switching to a HOB skimmer.
I guess I'm still to new to the hobby and have not found a skimmer that I really like.
I still have to make a choice for my new tank!