aquamaxx ConeS or ConeS Q-series

[minawibraheem]

did anyone use both skimmers and can let me know the difference between the ConeS and ConeS Q-series , i am leaning toward the ConeS CO-2 because it is rated for higher volume and the cone is part is bigger than the Q-series ,
also is this skimmers really silent did anyone have any noise problems ,
thanks ,

 

[minawibraheem]

no one has an Aquamaxx , all the reviews are great on it and i will definitely get one but not sure which series ,

 

[jcs11236]

I had the cones co-1. Was really quiet. Just didn't like how small the cup was. Sold it after a month

 

[minawibraheem]

well i am thinking about the CO-2 or even the CO-3 so i don't have to upgrade later

 

[jcs11236]

What size tank you planning on using it on?

 

[minawibraheem]

about 150 including the sump , but my tanks is always heavily stocked , and i am sure within a year or two i will want to upgrade so that's why i am planing ahead , i guess the CO-2 will be enough but the CO-3 is like only 50 bucks more

 

[minawibraheem]

will the CO-3 be a problem with a 150G , as i heard that over-sizing too much can have a negative effect ,

 

[angelo14]

I love my co-3. I purchased it a while ago when I had my 125g. a couple of months ago I upgraded to a 210g. I still use the same skimmer.

I never had an issue with performance. It works like a beast. The only problem I can say is it has a big foot print, that's it.

The cup size on the co-3 is a nice size

 

[minawibraheem]

nice that's what i needed to hear i guess to make the decision lol ,
since you had it for a long time how would you comment on the noise is it really silent like they say in the reviews

 

[angelo14]

Very quiet, I dont even hear it. The other day I was rearranging the wires under my tank I didn't even realize I unplugged the skimmer. I caught it with the corner of my eye that it was off.

 

[Silkyslim]

I have the co-2 really nice skimmer. Only noise is from the vibration from the pump due to a improper stand I put in there I have to redo. Foot print is the only thing. I have it on a 156g.

 

[minawibraheem]

That's all good , thanks guys , ya I kinda thought that the footprint is big but I am building a 40 breeder in to a sump which is 18 inch deep so I think it will be fine , one last thing how deep do you guys have the skimmers in water so when I build my sump I would make it the exact depth I need the skimmer in

 

[Silkyslim]

Mine is set at 8 inches

 

[angelo14]

Mine is set at 9 inches. I got my sump from custom king and it let's me adjust the height. I definitely recommend him and he can work with you.

 

[piranhapat]

I have AquaMaxx EcoMaxx In-Sump Protein Skimmer. Going on 3 years . Very quiet and very powerful. Sicce pump are awesome. Never had a problem. I was giving these new models when they first came out at awesome price. The stuff it picks up is super thick. Very happy with it.

 

[minawibraheem]

thanks guys ,
ya i will go for it , CO-2 or most likely the CO-3 ,