ATI Bubble master 200 Vs. Delta APF600

[latino277]

Hey Guys... I'm trying to deside on a simmer here and would like your opinions.

The Skimmer will be for the following build: Click here

ATI:
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=34_293&products_id=1529

Deltec:
http://www.deltecusa.us/proteinskimmers/apf600.php

 

[latino277]

:bump:

 

[MO~IDOL]

I own a AP600 not APF600 but happy with it tho. never own a ATI so I can't really compare. the difference I see r u can gravity fed the DelTec not ATI. but if your not gravity fed u need to buy a extra pump.

 

[loismustdie]

If those are the only 2 you are willing to consider, go with the deltec. As Moidol said, gravity fed. It also has an ever so slightly smaller foot print and every inch will help you. I would also consider the fact that there was a huge rush on this site to get Bubble Masters and the rush for the buyers to turn around and sell them off was twice as fast. That should tell you something.
If you go with the ATI, look in the FS/FT section... they are in there all the time.
There are 2 other skimmers in that price/size range that I think you should read up and an consider.

 

[DevIouS]

I would also consider the fact that there was a huge rush on this site to get Bubble Masters and the rush for the buyers to turn around and sell them off was twice as fast. That should tell you something.

Don't let Fred hear you say that:shhh:

I said that: http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/30295-recommend-me-skimmer-2.html

 

[latino277]

thx Chris/Phil:
Which other's should I be concidering?

 

[DevIouS]

I can't give advice on the (2) you are inquiring about, as I don't have personal experience with them...

but I just ordered a BM
:theyareon


I'll make a recommendation but the others will have to confirm:

I like my EuroReef.
I would look into a recic model, though.

H&S

or even a

DAS EX-2

Which seems to get praise on RC.
(that's if you can get a model without quality imperfections)

 

[Deanos]

I just ordered a BM

New? Which model?

 

[latino277]

So Phil... you desided to go with the BM... which one?

Side note: The hippo is all cleared up and doing fine... again...

 

[DevIouS]

I went with the BM160.
I've read & was told that the 200 could be over-kill for my size tank.




:fish:
Good to hear

 

[latino277]

If I go with ATI those are the 2 I'm thinking of... with my 4 poop machine and the extra fish.... I think I may be ok... but then again... that's if I go that route

Does anyone else have any suggestion on skimmers?

 

[loismustdie]

That's funny Phil. In Fred and ATI's defense though, most people bought BM250's only to put them on 90's and 120's. ATI says no one has any business doing this. So you made the better move by going smaller, but only time will tell. I'm sure you'll keep us posted on how the 160 works for you.
Latino, if I was running a reef, I'd probably jump all over the KZ Revolution S that Joetbs is selling in the FS/FT forum. Hell, I'm thinking about buying it myself. Both Mike (Mshur) and Nick (nyfireman) have them and love them. They replaced Bubble Kings with them.

 

[latino277]

Thx chris... I'm going to read up on that skimmer. 850.... ouch!

 

[cbrsorlo]

I read on RC that you should get the skimmer that is rated for your tank and not something twice the recommendations. But I have the BM200 and I love it except for the perfect tuning that it needs.