Cant find skimmer

mystang · 06/04/2007, 01:36 PM

Okay i have doing some searching when its available, but that is far and few between. I have been looking at skimmers and cant find one to fit my set up real well (AG 55G RR w/ 30G sump FOWLR ) For now, but thinking coral down the road. Most i have found are for 250 and really large set ups I dont need one that big, I know bigger the better but i think that is a bit overkill. I dont want to get a coral life superskimmer. I want something of good quality that alsot wont cost me 700 dollars.

Thanks

barbra · 06/04/2007, 01:42 PM

An Aquamedic Turboflotor might be a good choice. The price is reasonable and the performance is solid.

Reefer_Addickt · 06/04/2007, 02:03 PM

SP160, www.aquatraders.com or Typhoon by D&D. Both under 100 dollars and both will work well on your tank. You can look at the filtration forum for more about these skimmers.

barbra · 06/04/2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally posted by Reefer_Addickt
SP160, www.aquatraders.com or Typhoon by D&D. Both under 100 dollars and both will work well on your tank. You can look at the filtration forum for more about these skimmers.

It seems like the threads deal mostly with modding it to get it up to a reasonable performance level. The pump alone should cost as much as that whole skimmer does.

kevin2000 · 06/04/2007, 02:17 PM

You might consider one of the Aqua C models ... urchin or one of the EV series ... proteinskimmer.com

Canarygirl · 06/04/2007, 02:28 PM

I have a good one for sale for your size.

ETSS Evolution 500 with remote collection cup. Built like a tank. Asking $150 plus shipping.

Reefer_Addickt · 06/04/2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally posted by barbra
It seems like the threads deal mostly with modding it to get it up to a reasonable performance level.

Most of the modding is done by the guys using it on a 160gal. A couple times in the post chevegan, who started the thread says it will work just fine for a smaller capacity tank with no mods.

mystang · 06/04/2007, 04:45 PM

Thanks for the info, also sorry about asking the same newbie question over and over but i was not about to dig through thousands of pages of threads to find the answer. I wish the search function was not down so much.

06/04/2007, 01:36 PM	#1
mystang Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 14	Cant find skimmer Okay i have doing some searching when its available, but that is far and few between. I have been looking at skimmers and cant find one to fit my set up real well (AG 55G RR w/ 30G sump FOWLR ) For now, but thinking coral down the road. Most i have found are for 250 and really large set ups I dont need one that big, I know bigger the better but i think that is a bit overkill. I dont want to get a coral life superskimmer. I want something of good quality that alsot wont cost me 700 dollars. Thanks

06/04/2007, 02:03 PM	#3
Reefer_Addickt Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oakland Posts: 779	SP160, www.aquatraders.com or Typhoon by D&D. Both under 100 dollars and both will work well on your tank. You can look at the filtration forum for more about these skimmers. __________________ Andrew Current Tank Info: 150 gallon

06/04/2007, 01:42 PM	#2
barbra Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Beach, VA Posts: 1,408	An Aquamedic Turboflotor might be a good choice. The price is reasonable and the performance is solid.

06/04/2007, 02:17 PM	#5
kevin2000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,805	You might consider one of the Aqua C models ... urchin or one of the EV series ... proteinskimmer.com

06/04/2007, 02:28 PM	#6
Canarygirl Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,789	I have a good one for sale for your size. ETSS Evolution 500 with remote collection cup. Built like a tank. Asking $150 plus shipping.

06/04/2007, 04:45 PM	#8
mystang Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 14	Thanks for the info, also sorry about asking the same newbie question over and over but i was not about to dig through thousands of pages of threads to find the answer. I wish the search function was not down so much.