Skimmers

boxcar182 · 07/08/2007, 12:57 AM

Are there and good enough skimmers for a 125 gallon tank that are $300. Im only 15 and have a kinda a tight budget?

kau_cinta_ku · 07/08/2007, 12:58 AM

Octopus DNW-150 Recirculating
Protein Skimmer*

that would be your best bet IMO

http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=984

boxcar182 · 07/08/2007, 01:03 AM

I have just the needle wheel (not the recirculating) one on my 55 and i figured it wouldnt be powerful enough for a 125. Is the recirculating that much better?

kau_cinta_ku · 07/08/2007, 01:18 AM

IMO it helps with the water making contact time with the bubbles thus takes out more organics but for your price range you don't have alot of options.

or try a ASM G3
http://www.reefgeek.com/filtration/P...tein_Skimmer_w!_Sedra_5000_Pump_by_ASM

i use a G2 on my 75 gal. also there are a few mods that can be done to them to make them work alot better. and fairly cheap

jdpierce21 · 07/08/2007, 01:21 AM

The MR1 is rated for 175 gallons and is $275. MRC makes great skimmers. I highly recommend them.

http://www.myreefcreations.com/psstandard.htm

kau_cinta_ku · 07/08/2007, 01:24 AM

yeah but those don't come with a pump and the pump will cost another 100.00 which is why i didn't suggest that one but they are good skimmers

jdpierce21 · 07/08/2007, 01:28 AM

True.

I would check the used goods. I got a great deal on mine buying it used.

07/08/2007, 12:57 AM	#1
boxcar182 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 170	Skimmers Are there and good enough skimmers for a 125 gallon tank that are $300. Im only 15 and have a kinda a tight budget?

07/08/2007, 12:58 AM	#2
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	Octopus DNW-150 Recirculating Protein Skimmer* that would be your best bet IMO http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=984

07/08/2007, 01:03 AM	#3
boxcar182 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 170	I have just the needle wheel (not the recirculating) one on my 55 and i figured it wouldnt be powerful enough for a 125. Is the recirculating that much better?

07/08/2007, 01:18 AM	#4
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	IMO it helps with the water making contact time with the bubbles thus takes out more organics but for your price range you don't have alot of options. or try a ASM G3 http://www.reefgeek.com/filtration/P...tein_Skimmer_w!_Sedra_5000_Pump_by_ASM i use a G2 on my 75 gal. also there are a few mods that can be done to them to make them work alot better. and fairly cheap

07/08/2007, 01:21 AM	#5
jdpierce21 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 53	The MR1 is rated for 175 gallons and is $275. MRC makes great skimmers. I highly recommend them. http://www.myreefcreations.com/psstandard.htm

07/08/2007, 01:24 AM	#6
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	yeah but those don't come with a pump and the pump will cost another 100.00 which is why i didn't suggest that one but they are good skimmers

07/08/2007, 01:28 AM	#7
jdpierce21 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 53	True. I would check the used goods. I got a great deal on mine buying it used.