SRO 3000 vs MR2,which one to choose?

[reeferman]

im looking into a skimmer upgrade.whats your opinions, MR2 or SRO 3000 and why?

 

[mvm]

Vertex 200.

 

[reeferman]

hey Matt,why do you like it better?

 

[mvm]

I have the 170. It's set and forget. I have never owned an MRC, but I know that the venturi needs regular cleanings. I empty my cup once a week and clean the pump, ect every few months, at best.

 

[reeferman]

thanks for the input,ill look into the vertex also.i believe i read about Dave speaking highly of them too.

 

[seth the wine guy]

I had the same exact thread question a couple years back. From input I got on the forum I got the SRO3000. The MR2 is more work but it's also more performance. Take the good with the bad I guess. I have since sold my SRO and run an MRC PRO needle wheel skimmer. Day and night difference.

 

[reeferman]

so the octo for maintenance reasons and the MR2 for performance?does the MR2 outperform the octo that much?

 

[seth the wine guy]

I know the SRO couldn't handle my 200g total system. I know of several people that have run MR2's on systems much bigger than mine with great success.
Gnashty might have some good input for you. He ran both on his tank.

I do love my Pro I though. MRC pure performance with set and forget maintenance. I went several months without ever seeing SPS polyp extension with the SRO. I do feed heavy. Now my millis look like Tommy Chong.

 

[reeferman]

great feedback,thanks Seth
i do love me some Tommy Chong!

 

[gnashty]

My MR2 was a beast but needed more attention than a needle wheel and was a bit louder. The SRO was less needy but still only really performed when cleaned regularly.

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[realfish]

I have the SRO5000 with about 250 gallons of actual water. I would say I feed medium level and have good polyp extension. Very little maintenance-set and forget.

 

[reeferman]

Thanks a lot for the input guys.i really appreciate all of your first hand knowledge.i run a RO dnwb150 now but I believe it's a bit underpowered.