Royal-Exclusiv Alpha 200 Cone Skimmer

[Dace]

Royal-Exclusiv Alpha 200 Cone Skimmer


Thinking of getting this skimmer for my 90 Gallon tank. Does anyone here have it or have used it that can tell me what they think

 

[Widdy]

Hi! Welcome back! I have the AC170 on a 75g + 30g sump, and it totally rips the system. The AC200 might be a bit bigger than you'll need for a 90g. NYreefNoob might be able to share his experience since he had the AC200.

 

[Dace]

Hi! Welcome back! I have the AC170 on a 75g + 30g sump, and it totally rips the system. The AC200 might be a bit bigger than you'll need for a 90g. NYreefNoob might be able to share his experience since he had the AC200.

yes it might. But most people that know me know i hate small tanks, So if i upgrade to a 140 gallon i won't need a new skimmer. also i like to over feed my fish..

 

[ctrayer]

I am running the royal alpha 250 on my 325 and I love it.
You do need to keep the water level in your sump very steady.
If my sump level rises 1/2 the skimmer over flows

 

[Dace]

So I need a sump that can assist me with keeping water level steady in the intake area

Is there any you recommend.

 

[fishman1069]

I would build one and make the center section for the skimmer. You can make the baffels the same height as the recommend depth for the skimmer. The water level wont budge!

 

[Dace]

I would build one and make the center section for the skimmer. You can make the baffels the same height as the recommend depth for the skimmer. The water level wont budge!

how about one of these

Aqueon Modular ProFlex Sump Filtration Number 3

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003I5SH36/?tag=reefs04-20

 

[fishman1069]

Where are you gonna place the skimmer in that sump? The only place I see would be the same area where the return pump is going to be. Even with an ATO the water level is gonna drop and rise in that area. Also, a 40 breeder sump with baffels would run somewhere between $50-$100, instead of almoet $400

 

[Widdy]

+1 on building your own sump. A 30 or 40g breeder would be good. The AC200 is 10x18" footprint. The Aqueon appears rather small to fit the AC200.

 

[ctrayer]

I made my own sump. Make sure to give yourself extra room
the skimmer has a large foot print with the pump sticking out to the side
also check that you have enough height where you are locating the sump to
remove the top of the skimmer to clean out. I clean out 2 times a week
it pulls that much out of the water. I'm not talking about just emptying
the skim but removing the top section and scrubbing off the nasty brown scum.

 

[NYreefNoob]

dave the 200 is just too much for a system that size, i had the same skimmer on my 80g with 15 fish 50+ sps and then some lps zoa's ect, personally id go with a atb 840 even if you move to a 140g tank it will be more then enough, get a 40 or 50g breeder and make a sump or contact alfie he might have a sump f/s mine sat in a constant 8" with no issue and it did work on my tank but i knew it was too much and was catching up to the tank to where it would keep a consistant foam head { plus i fed 3 cubes a night plus flake and pellet here and there

 

[Dace]

thanks for the info. i see that in that sump you can make the middle section the skimmer section the question is whether it would fit in that sump

 

[NYreefNoob]

had mine right next to the drain line but i didnt run a fuge either

 

[charliethetuna88]

i just got the alpha 200 love it i also got the automatice cleaning head for it i think its called the vector ,i have 200 gallons total in my system i contacted vertex and asked them which one they would recommend for my system cause i wanted to go with the 250 but shot me down and said the 200 would work better the 250 is overkill and wont skim right ,im def happy with my 200

 

[Dace]

i just got the alpha 200 love it i also got the automatice cleaning head for it i think its called the vector ,i have 200 gallons total in my system i contacted vertex and asked them which one they would recommend for my system cause i wanted to go with the 250 but shot me down and said the 200 would work better the 250 is overkill and wont skim right ,im def happy with my 200

my total would be around 135 gallons

 

[charliethetuna88]

write to vertex co on there site and email them it took 2 days to get an email back from them ask them what they recomend for ur size thank and bio load

 

[MIKE NY]

probably would do better with the 170 unless your planning to do the upgrade soon...or if your heavily stocked and feed alot.

 

[rickytsui]

i think the 170 will do the job

 

[fishywoo]

Dave I use the ATB 840 on my 90 gallon and its perfect. Not only that it is quite, easy to set up and best of all reasonably priced. Added to all that the ATB service is first also class. Did I say I like my ATB. :biggrin:

 

[fishywoo]

Also you want to drop by and see it in action you are welcome.