skimmer for a 180 gal

reefpatrol3 · 06/12/2008, 07:00 AM

I am setting up a bigger tank to move all my sps corals to, what skimmer should i get. Tank is finishing its cycle right now and i have a aqua c-240 on it now that im not happy with. Tank is barebottom with about 200pounds of live rock, a sump that holds about 20 gallons, and then a small frag tank hooked to it.
Skimmer could be in or out of the sump., new or used.Want to try and stay under 500 if possible.....
thanks

dvanacker · 06/12/2008, 07:33 AM

MSX extreme 250 is what I picked up for my new 200g. If you want to be in the 500 dollar range this IS the best skimmer for the buck it seems.

xJimCx · 06/12/2008, 03:01 PM

ATI BM250 works real well on my 180.....got mine used.

mpoletti · 06/12/2008, 03:09 PM

This might be better in the equipment forum

smiller · 06/12/2008, 03:30 PM

This thread has been moved to the current forum.

JRaquatics · 06/12/2008, 03:51 PM

For under $500 I would go with the Octo Extreme 200 or 300.

http://www.reefspecialty.com/protein...e-c-21_65.html

reefpatrol3 · 06/12/2008, 03:52 PM

yea, thought about the equipment forum. but since a fish only and an SPS tank have different requirements i put it in the sps section. I want to ask SPS users have on thier tank.

but, since it got moved now........................

HerbieK · 06/12/2008, 04:19 PM

I have a Bermuda Aquatics BPS-5C on my 180 and it does a bang up job using a Mag 12. I pull out about 1/2 gal of skimmate every 2 days. My tank has a fairly heavy fish load Naso, Powder Blue, Kole tang, Pink Tail trigger, Sailfin tang and about 6 decent size green Chromis. Predominantly SPS tank.

Skimmer is about 500 plus cost of Mag 12.

Hope this helps.

Herb

USC-fan · 06/12/2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by reefpatrol3
yea, thought about the equipment forum. but since a fish only and an SPS tank have different requirements i put it in the sps section. I want to ask SPS users have on thier tank.

but, since it got moved now........................

They are pretty much the same really. The only real difference is that the FO tank can run high N03 but its still best to keep it low as possible.

Again for the money you can't beat the MSX-250 / octopus E250.

http://www.reefspecialty.com/bnewb-o...ies-p-290.html

That is the skimmer I would buy.

BTW guys, the Octopus Extreme 250 and MSX 250 are the same skimmer.

kdblove_99 · 06/13/2008, 12:19 AM

yep same skimmer. They are best bang for your buck. love my MSX

06/12/2008, 07:00 AM	#1
reefpatrol3 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: texas Posts: 181	skimmer for a 180 gal I am setting up a bigger tank to move all my sps corals to, what skimmer should i get. Tank is finishing its cycle right now and i have a aqua c-240 on it now that im not happy with. Tank is barebottom with about 200pounds of live rock, a sump that holds about 20 gallons, and then a small frag tank hooked to it. Skimmer could be in or out of the sump., new or used.Want to try and stay under 500 if possible..... thanks

06/12/2008, 07:33 AM	#2
dvanacker DID I SOUNDS SMRT?? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, CAN Posts: 3,690	MSX extreme 250 is what I picked up for my new 200g. If you want to be in the 500 dollar range this IS the best skimmer for the buck it seems. __________________ --DARRYL-- Current Tank Info: 200g SPS dominant Mixed Reef

06/12/2008, 03:09 PM	#4
mpoletti You'll never walk alone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 18,245	This might be better in the equipment forum __________________ -Mark a.) I believe... The curse is a reality b.) Fish poop is your friend c.) Why chase numbers? #CoralsLiketoDisco #ReefSerenity

06/12/2008, 03:30 PM	#5
smiller Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 9,207	This thread has been moved to the current forum. __________________ Steve It's good to learn from your experiences. It's better to learn from other's experiences.

06/12/2008, 03:01 PM	#3
xJimCx Moved On Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mi Posts: 134	ATI BM250 works real well on my 180.....got mine used.

06/12/2008, 03:51 PM	#6
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	For under $500 I would go with the Octo Extreme 200 or 300. http://www.reefspecialty.com/protein...e-c-21_65.html

06/12/2008, 03:52 PM	#7
reefpatrol3 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: texas Posts: 181	yea, thought about the equipment forum. but since a fish only and an SPS tank have different requirements i put it in the sps section. I want to ask SPS users have on thier tank. but, since it got moved now........................

06/12/2008, 04:19 PM	#8
HerbieK Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kendall Park, NJ Posts: 253	I have a Bermuda Aquatics BPS-5C on my 180 and it does a bang up job using a Mag 12. I pull out about 1/2 gal of skimmate every 2 days. My tank has a fairly heavy fish load Naso, Powder Blue, Kole tang, Pink Tail trigger, Sailfin tang and about 6 decent size green Chromis. Predominantly SPS tank. Skimmer is about 500 plus cost of Mag 12. Hope this helps. Herb

06/13/2008, 12:19 AM	#10
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	yep same skimmer. They are best bang for your buck. love my MSX