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Unread 04/05/2015, 01:23 AM   #1
Hoopz87
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Skimmer for 93 cube?! Help 5-600$ budget

So like the title says im in the process of upgrading from my 29 gallon cube to a 93 gallon rimless cube. My two MP40 quiet drives along with my radion Pro arrived the other day, I have a brand new precision marine R-30 sump/refugium, now I just need some suggestions for a skimmer. I almost pulled the trigger on a 6 month old bubble King double cone 150 but on the bubble King website they only suggest it for tanks up to 90 and I want to have something that will EASILY skim a heavy stocked 93. So I've been really liking the reviews and everything about Vertex Omegas, maybe an Aquamaxx, ATB makes good skimmers from what I'm reading but at the higher end of my budget.... Please anyone feel free to steer me in a good direction.


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Unread 04/06/2015, 12:13 AM   #2
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Unread 04/06/2015, 01:18 AM   #3
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Oh And my stand only allows me 24" height to fit a skimmer Really sucks :/ Eliminates the omega pretty much, I'm thinking of going with the bubble King double cone 150


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Unread 04/06/2015, 08:12 AM   #4
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Lifereef SVS2-24. It's 22.5" tall and rated for up to 250 gallons. This is the internal version, but can also be ordered for external.


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Unread 04/06/2015, 08:23 AM   #5
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Lifereef SVS2-24. It's 22.5" tall and rated for up to 250 gallons. This is the internal version, but can also be ordered for external.
WOAH! 90's webpage alert there!


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Unread 04/06/2015, 08:51 AM   #6
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Life Reef make a solid skimmer, low maintenance and trouble free.

MTC makes a Life Reef style skimmer that looks very good
http://www.marinetechnical.com/page19.html

Just because a skimmer is newer doesn't mean its better. One thing I really like about the venturi skimmers is you can use any pump that meets the flow demands


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Unread 04/06/2015, 10:44 AM   #7
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Ended up going with a bubble King 150 double cone Looks brand new still Only six months old Have receipt Costs 550 shipped Not too shabby


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