Coral Box D700 Skimmer

[jeffopentax]

I am fed up with the noise (and super tight fit in sump/tank stand) of my vertex in250, so thinking of switching to Coral Box D700 skimmer in the new year.

http://m.fish-street.com/coral_box_d700_dc_skimmer

Has anyone ever run one of these? How noisy/quiet are the jebao dc3000 pumps?

 

[TORX]

You will find mixed reviews on the Jebao. They are quiet, but if you want a good deal on a cheap IN skimmer, there is that SWC160 in the for sale section.

 

[jeffopentax]

You will find mixed reviews on the Jebao. They are quiet, but if you want a good deal on a cheap IN skimmer, there is that SWC160 in the for sale section.

Yeah i saw that. No funds for it right now. Damn christmas!

 

[TORX]

Wow, just watched the videos on that Jebao skimmer, that thing is silent

 

[Poseidon]

I don't think the swc 160 will cut it for Jeff's tank, especially with an eel
But Jeff, let me know if your gonna sell the 250, I might be interested in upgrading my 180

 

[jeffopentax]

I don't think the swc 160 will cut it for Jeff's tank, especially with an eel
But Jeff, let me know if your gonna sell the 250, I might be interested in upgrading my 180

After i switch, i will be selling the vertex. Will let you know.

 

[TORX]

I don't think the swc 160 will cut it for Jeff's tank, especially with an eel
But Jeff, let me know if your gonna sell the 250, I might be interested in upgrading my 180

IF that is the case, he may want to look at something other then this Jebao skimmer. They have almost the same tank rating. I have that Reef Octopus for sale

SWC 160 Cone
Tank Rating : 100 - 150 Gallon

Jebao
Tank Rating : 118 - 184 Gallon

 

[scubasteve]

imo go reef octopuss they are quiet for a big skimmer and pulls mass amounts of skim out i have an eel an a decent bioload and my 150 cone does the job but fills cup every 2-3 days

 

[jeffopentax]

imo go reef octopuss they are quiet for a big skimmer and pulls mass amounts of skim out i have an eel an a decent bioload and my 150 cone does the job but fills cup every 2-3 days

Haha i know you're reef octopus biased though

 

[scubasteve]

ya i baught the whole circus before but after my first reef oct i wont consider anything else lol been over a year zero problems lol although swc has gotten my attention recently

 

[jeffopentax]

Looks like i'm once again back to square one. Checked shipping for skimmer ... $75! Not sure when shipping from china got do damn expensive!

 

[jeffopentax]

Petsandponds.com has them for $230 with free shipping. But currently unavailable. Grrrr....

 

[unibob]

Bubble magus curve 9?


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[jeffopentax]

Bubble magus curve 9?


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How are they for sound? Quite a leap in price.

 

[unibob]

For me, the sound of skimmers usually isn't the problem. I hear water falling before a pump humming.

If you need complete silence then it may not be the ideal one for you. It's a smaller footprint skimmer that pulls gunk like a boss.




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[jeffopentax]

My skimmer pump is about twice as loud as my mag 9.5, if that's any indication of what is too loud. Mag can't be heard when stand doors are closed.

 

[unibob]

My skimmer pump is about twice as loud as my mag 9.5, if that's any indication of what is too loud. Mag can't be heard when stand doors are closed.

I definately think you would be happy with the curve 9 then lol.


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[jeffopentax]

I definately think you would be happy with the curve 9 then lol.


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Well, a little more than i wanted to spend, but think i will give it serious consideration

 

[jeffopentax]

I definately think you would be happy with the curve 9 then lol.


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Do you think the curve 7 would be sufficient for my 150g cube?
http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-store/Bubble-Magus-Curve-7-Cone-Skimmer-canada.html

 

[unibob]

Yep. I originally thought you wanted a skimmer for larger bio load. The curve 7 would be similar bio load wise to the in-250 I think.


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