Skimmer recommendations

Spearo2953 · 01/25/2010, 07:56 AM

Hi,
I am looking for skimmer recommendations (under $200).
I have a 45g FOWLR (+ Xenia and Zoos), with a DSB and sump (20L tank). I can put the PS in the sump or HOB.

I've seen Eshopps and Octopus recommended in other threads. What would you guys recommend?

Thanks.

rtparty · 01/25/2010, 12:59 PM

Bubble Magus NAC6 is a good skimmer to look into also.

rbnice1 · 01/25/2010, 01:09 PM

Eshopps, octo, bubble magus, SWC Xtreme 120 Cone.

All have been getting pretty good reviews.

If you get a octo I would spend a few bucks more and get something like: Super Reef Octopus 1000

The super reef line has there new bubble blaster pumps.

Johnny C · 01/26/2010, 02:11 AM

While the skimmers mentioned above are all wonderful, some are a bit of overkill and not worth spending hundreds more then you need.

Speaking from personal experience, check out the Octopus NW-110. It's a reliable skimmer that'll rock your system. JMO

justurmom · 01/26/2010, 02:33 AM

vertex in 100 is easily under 200 or just aroud there. comes with great qualities only foud in more expensive skimmers.

highly recommended

10001110101 · 02/16/2010, 06:26 AM

Yeah something cheap since you are running a FOWLR.

Bubble magus are exceptional performance at a low price. Reef octo's good too, but BM is same price and outperforms from everything I've heard read seen.

01/25/2010, 07:56 AM	#1
Spearo2953 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 17	Skimmer recommendations Hi, I am looking for skimmer recommendations (under $200). I have a 45g FOWLR (+ Xenia and Zoos), with a DSB and sump (20L tank). I can put the PS in the sump or HOB. I've seen Eshopps and Octopus recommended in other threads. What would you guys recommend? Thanks.

01/25/2010, 12:59 PM	#2
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	Bubble Magus NAC6 is a good skimmer to look into also. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

01/26/2010, 02:11 AM	#4
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	While the skimmers mentioned above are all wonderful, some are a bit of overkill and not worth spending hundreds more then you need. Speaking from personal experience, check out the Octopus NW-110. It's a reliable skimmer that'll rock your system. JMO __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

01/25/2010, 01:09 PM	#3
rbnice1 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cedar Hill Posts: 3,905	Eshopps, octo, bubble magus, SWC Xtreme 120 Cone. All have been getting pretty good reviews. If you get a octo I would spend a few bucks more and get something like: Super Reef Octopus 1000 The super reef line has there new bubble blaster pumps.

01/26/2010, 02:33 AM	#5
justurmom Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 105	vertex in 100 is easily under 200 or just aroud there. comes with great qualities only foud in more expensive skimmers. highly recommended

02/16/2010, 06:26 AM	#6
10001110101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: GA Posts: 141	Yeah something cheap since you are running a FOWLR. Bubble magus are exceptional performance at a low price. Reef octo's good too, but BM is same price and outperforms from everything I've heard read seen.