Help me spend some money!

[bprinehart]

Just kidding about the marriage thing. Ok guys and gals- I'm looking to graduate to a good skimmer. Here are the choices I'm considering. This is for my very lightly stocked 75 (GSM, and coral beauty, maybe a cardinal or Goby of some sort to come) with 33 gallon sump (12 gallons of actual water) and 14 gallon fuge.

 

Deltec-

AP600 - Can get one about a year old for $350

TS1250 - Found a used one for $400

 

H&S-

110-F2000 $399.00 New

A110-F2000 $479.00 New

 

I'm leaning towards the H&S because it would seem to be ideal for my size tank and even be pretty forgiving for my bio-load should I increase it. I'm pretty much 100% certain I won't be upgrading this tank now that I'm making plans to finish the basement, and I just won't have the room- but if I did, the max size I could accomodate is a 125, just because of the layout. That being said, I'm sticking with the assumption that the 75 is going to be it for me.

 

If you were going to blow some money, which would you choose and why? Honestly I see no real differences in the H&S and the Deltec, other than the name. Please educate me if I'm wrong.

 

Brian

[lanman]

Shorty... new... $365

 

http://www.wamas.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=19879

 

 

bob

[Gadgets]

I'd go for the H&S. Very efficient and should handle your tank very well. I never really cared for the ocean runner pumps. Not the best in my opinion.

[Sea Monkey]

I just bought an H&S a150. Was comparing that particular model with the Deltec apf600. Saved myself $200 and will get the same if not better performance.

[bprinehart]

I'm pretty sure I've made up my mind. I'll be placing an order for a brand spankin new A110-F2000 tomorrow morning!

[Gadgets]

AWESOME!!!! Your gonna love it. I ran the Deltec equivalent on my 75g and it did a wonderful job. I upgraded to a 701 after I added a frag tank and a ton of fish. I am running a apf600 on my 90g, but I am looking at Bubble Kings, Deltecs, and GSAs to replace it.

[bprinehart]

AWESOME!!!! Your gonna love it. I ran the Deltec equivalent on my 75g and it did a wonderful job. I upgraded to a 701 after I added a frag tank and a ton of fish. I am running a apf600 on my 90g, but I am looking at Bubble Kings, Deltecs, and GSAs to replace it.

 

Yeah the standard six from GSA looks like a pretty sweet skimmer, the 8 as well. I think Moshins is still for sale...you should look into that Chris....You know you want to.

[Gadgets]

Yeah the standard six from GSA looks like a pretty sweet skimmer, the 8 as well. I think Moshins is still for sale...you should look into that Chris....You know you want to.

 

I'm looking into it.

[jnguyen4007]

I'd imagine that even the standard six be more than capable of handling a heavy load.

[bprinehart]

It's Done!! Should be here by Thursday!!