Show us your tank(what skimmer are you using) :)

plyle02 · 11/01/2009, 10:11 AM

How about we all post a pic of our tank, then explain what skimmer we use and why, and if you want, how much you paid for it. Seems to be a huge debate over whether or not you need to spend thousand/thousands of dollars on skimmers to have a nice reef. I do think however, that before anyone is bashed for spending lots of money or not spending lots of money, why don't we just see their results, and have an open discussion about it.

If you do not run a skimmer, lets see yours too...

I will begin. 70 gallon Cube running I-Tech 100 local built cone skimmer that I paid $540 for. I run a sps dominated tank.

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kylebeano · 11/01/2009, 11:02 AM

50g 30x30x12 heavily fed mixed reef
AquaC Urchin Pro $100

plyle02 · 11/01/2009, 11:13 AM

Very Nice kylebeano!
Very mature looking reef, proves that there are certainly several ways to skin a cat, as far as skimmers go... I like the look...

sminker · 11/01/2009, 11:24 AM

Heres my 180 with a NW200 w/Sicce pump, paid $220 SHIPPED from Marine Solutions. I have to clean the skimmer every 3-6 days depending on how much i feed. Im not the best photographer. Tank has been awake for about 1 hour, the aussie wall hammer in the middle will get about double that size.

BLKTANG · 11/01/2009, 11:36 AM

My 90,& Mini G skimmer.

Skimmer $120

plyle02 · 11/01/2009, 11:49 AM

Nice guys...
Cannot debate the appearance of a beautiful tank, that is why I started this thread, it boils down to alot more than a skimmer. Your approach to running your tank is far more important, IMO. In my case, I feed very heavy, and have 10 fish in a 70 gallon tank, so I need a powerful skimmer=yes, but not an expensive one

With that said, I would have spent alot more $ on my skimmer, had I went with a NAME BRAND...

Felix T Cat · 11/01/2009, 11:55 AM

My 40 breeder:

Excalibur HOB skimmer came with the tank.

BLKTANG · 11/01/2009, 12:13 PM

Where did u get the maganet frag racks?

XtremeFromHell · 11/01/2009, 12:18 PM

the tanks look great! i would like to know why you run the skimmer!, does it make the water more clear?

Felix T Cat · 11/01/2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLKTANG

Where did u get the maganet frag racks?

they are made by eshopps, google eshopps frag rack for links.

BLKTANG · 11/01/2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix T Cat

they are made by eshopps, google eshopps frag rack for links.

Thaknx.

superman100 · 11/01/2009, 01:18 PM

nice tank

11/01/2009, 10:11 AM	#1
plyle02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Helen, FL Posts: 5,526	Show us your tank(what skimmer are you using) :) How about we all post a pic of our tank, then explain what skimmer we use and why, and if you want, how much you paid for it. Seems to be a huge debate over whether or not you need to spend thousand/thousands of dollars on skimmers to have a nice reef. I do think however, that before anyone is bashed for spending lots of money or not spending lots of money, why don't we just see their results, and have an open discussion about it. If you do not run a skimmer, lets see yours too... I will begin. 70 gallon Cube running I-Tech 100 local built cone skimmer that I paid $540 for. I run a sps dominated tank. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Perry "Anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" ~Buddha~ Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon AIO Cube, Aquamaxx WS-1 Skimmer, LED/ Hybrid 4x24 watt t5

11/01/2009, 11:13 AM	#3
plyle02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Helen, FL Posts: 5,526	Very Nice kylebeano! Very mature looking reef, proves that there are certainly several ways to skin a cat, as far as skimmers go... I like the look... __________________ Perry "Anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" ~Buddha~ Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon AIO Cube, Aquamaxx WS-1 Skimmer, LED/ Hybrid 4x24 watt t5

11/01/2009, 11:36 AM	#5
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	My 90,& Mini G skimmer. Skimmer $120 __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

11/01/2009, 11:49 AM	#6
plyle02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Helen, FL Posts: 5,526	Nice guys... Cannot debate the appearance of a beautiful tank, that is why I started this thread, it boils down to alot more than a skimmer. Your approach to running your tank is far more important, IMO. In my case, I feed very heavy, and have 10 fish in a 70 gallon tank, so I need a powerful skimmer=yes, but not an expensive one With that said, I would have spent alot more $ on my skimmer, had I went with a NAME BRAND... __________________ Perry "Anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" ~Buddha~ Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon AIO Cube, Aquamaxx WS-1 Skimmer, LED/ Hybrid 4x24 watt t5

11/01/2009, 12:13 PM	#8
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	Where did u get the maganet frag racks? __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

11/01/2009, 11:02 AM	#2
kylebeano Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Matlacha, FL Posts: 227	50g 30x30x12 heavily fed mixed reef AquaC Urchin Pro $100

11/01/2009, 11:24 AM	#4
sminker Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 612	Heres my 180 with a NW200 w/Sicce pump, paid $220 SHIPPED from Marine Solutions. I have to clean the skimmer every 3-6 days depending on how much i feed. Im not the best photographer. Tank has been awake for about 1 hour, the aussie wall hammer in the middle will get about double that size.

11/01/2009, 11:55 AM	#7
Felix T Cat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Honey Brook, PA Posts: 557	My 40 breeder: Excalibur HOB skimmer came with the tank.

11/01/2009, 12:18 PM	#9
XtremeFromHell Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami, FL (hialeah area) Posts: 735	the tanks look great! i would like to know why you run the skimmer!, does it make the water more clear?

11/01/2009, 01:18 PM	#12
superman100 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 50	nice tank