What skimmer for a 156?

MstgKillr · 04/22/2007, 03:18 PM

I have already searched many times and its overwhelming.

What would be a good skimmer for a heavily stocked 156?

Internal or external?

Pros and cons?

What you pick if it was for your tank and why?

kodyboy · 04/22/2007, 05:09 PM

It depends on area you have to put it in, money you want ot spend and aquarium inhaitant load.

That being said, if money does not mater: ATI bubblemaster 250 looks nice, but is $750
For a more frugal skimmer purchase: the aquaeurousa classic 400 from reefnut.com for about $280 shipped is quite nice. This is a BIG unit, 10 inch diameter, 3 pump beast so make sure you can fit it.

MstgKillr · 04/24/2007, 06:39 AM

Anyone else.

MstgKillr · 04/24/2007, 06:44 AM

I currently have a stock ASM G3.

Do you think the G3 will be enough for the 156?

collins · 04/24/2007, 07:05 AM

A lot of people seem hot on the mesh wheel craze right now. If you are one, then Bubble Master looks like a good choice. They are coming out with an external recirculationg model soon.

If you prefer the needle wheel, the EuroReef RC180 is a great skimmer. I like mine anyways. It is so superior to the ASM I upgraded from that I am wondering why I waited so long.

maddreefer · 04/24/2007, 07:24 AM

I went with the G4X on my 156. Almost went with the G5 but once the G4 came home it barely fit into my sump (didn't realize how big it was). I think price and word of mouth was the reason for my choice. Now that it is installed and running great I am very happy.

TwistedTiger · 04/24/2007, 01:28 PM

http://www.finsreef.com/product.php?...cat=254&page=1

klam114 · 04/24/2007, 04:38 PM

For your size setup, I would ditto what TwistedTiger suggested for $650, but you didn't mention a budget. As for the new ATi Bubblemaster, they are currently non-recirculating only and the right model for your setup is the BM200 for $529. If you decide on either one, my local dealer is offering RC members FREE s/h/i through the end of the month.

Of course, most of us will be suggesting what we have experience with using that has worked well for us. A lot of us have very limited experience using any other skimmers. Just food for thought on what's behind the recommendations.

klam114 · 04/24/2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MstgKillr
I have already searched many times and its overwhelming.

What would be a good skimmer for a heavily stocked 156?

Internal or external?

Pros and cons?

What you pick if it was for your tank and why?

Nope. but it really depends what you mean by heavily stocked.

Reef Sponger · 04/24/2007, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by klam114
Nope. but it really depends what you mean by heavily stocked.

I agree on this... for your question.

Quote:

Originally posted by MstgKillr
I currently have a stock ASM G3.

Do you think the G3 will be enough for the 156?

MstgKillr · 04/27/2007, 07:05 PM

Thanks

04/22/2007, 03:18 PM	#1
MstgKillr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 485	What skimmer for a 156? I have already searched many times and its overwhelming. What would be a good skimmer for a heavily stocked 156? Internal or external? Pros and cons? What you pick if it was for your tank and why?

04/24/2007, 07:24 AM	#6
maddreefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 141	I went with the G4X on my 156. Almost went with the G5 but once the G4 came home it barely fit into my sump (didn't realize how big it was). I think price and word of mouth was the reason for my choice. Now that it is installed and running great I am very happy. __________________ Hello Chum... Tom Current Tank Info: 156 Oceanic Reef tank Glass, 58 Gallon Sump, 10 gallon ISO, ASM G4+ Skimmer, 400 w MH 20000K bulb, 250 w 10000K bulb, moon lights, 190Lbs. LS, 170 lbs LR

04/22/2007, 05:09 PM	#2
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	It depends on area you have to put it in, money you want ot spend and aquarium inhaitant load. That being said, if money does not mater: ATI bubblemaster 250 looks nice, but is $750 For a more frugal skimmer purchase: the aquaeurousa classic 400 from reefnut.com for about $280 shipped is quite nice. This is a BIG unit, 10 inch diameter, 3 pump beast so make sure you can fit it.

04/24/2007, 06:39 AM	#3
MstgKillr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 485	Anyone else.

04/24/2007, 06:44 AM	#4
MstgKillr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 485	I currently have a stock ASM G3. Do you think the G3 will be enough for the 156?

04/24/2007, 07:05 AM	#5
collins Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 409	A lot of people seem hot on the mesh wheel craze right now. If you are one, then Bubble Master looks like a good choice. They are coming out with an external recirculationg model soon. If you prefer the needle wheel, the EuroReef RC180 is a great skimmer. I like mine anyways. It is so superior to the ASM I upgraded from that I am wondering why I waited so long.

04/24/2007, 01:28 PM	#7
TwistedTiger Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: B.R. La. Posts: 925	http://www.finsreef.com/product.php?...cat=254&page=1

04/24/2007, 04:38 PM	#8
klam114 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 685	For your size setup, I would ditto what TwistedTiger suggested for $650, but you didn't mention a budget. As for the new ATi Bubblemaster, they are currently non-recirculating only and the right model for your setup is the BM200 for $529. If you decide on either one, my local dealer is offering RC members FREE s/h/i through the end of the month. Of course, most of us will be suggesting what we have experience with using that has worked well for us. A lot of us have very limited experience using any other skimmers. Just food for thought on what's behind the recommendations.

04/27/2007, 07:05 PM	#11
MstgKillr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 485	Thanks