Skimmer recommendations for a 380?

baldwinaquaman · 01/12/2010, 02:08 AM

I recently bought a 380, and now ahve i up and running. I'm wondering what would be the best skimmer for the buck, I am goign to keep the tank FOWLR, and I also should not that the sump is a 50 long, so the skimmer needs to be able to fit inside that.

tkeracer619 · 01/12/2010, 11:03 AM

MSX 300A would be a good choice for a budget skimmer.
http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/ca...duct_info.html

Vertex Alpha 300 would probably be one of the better choices for your system but is pricey.
http://www.aquacave.com/royal-exclus...mmer-2572.html

jmccown · 01/12/2010, 11:26 AM

Hey Terry I just set up the SWC 300a (same as MSX) in my new setup and am very pleased with it. You have to run the water level much lower with this one. It only requires 6-8" for proper functioning. When I had that tank the regular MSX 250 done a bangup job. It is much cheaper. I don't think the 300a would fit in your sump though as it is 12" diameter. But the 250 model would.

jmccown · 01/12/2010, 11:28 AM

BTW I found a bottle of acrylic polish that I need to give you. I need to stop by and get my furniture dollies soon too. Need them for another remodeling project I'm working on.

tkeracer619 · 01/12/2010, 11:34 AM

If the 300a wont fit then use a 250a. You want the askoll powered version.

baldwinaquaman · 01/12/2010, 02:59 PM

Ok, I just didn't know the 300A was rated for tanks up to that size. Jason, just call me or message me when you want to pickup your dollies.

baldwinaquaman · 01/12/2010, 03:06 PM

Man my 50 is 1 inch too short for the 300A. What size tanks are the 250A and 300A rated for>? Just wondering the difference between the two considering one is only $50 more.

baldwinaquaman · 01/12/2010, 03:09 PM

Jason, does the am I correct in reading that the SWC 300A has a 12 inch body? That's width correct, if so that would fit in my 300 and may just be my choice.

Volcano1 · 01/12/2010, 05:27 PM

This is close , little smaller.Few other octo's there that may work. Got the 5000 external, and have been happy so far.

http://www.reefspecialty.com/Protein...duct_info.html

rkaires · 01/12/2010, 06:43 PM

Atb 1050a

01/12/2010, 02:08 AM	#1
baldwinaquaman Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 684	Skimmer recommendations for a 380? I recently bought a 380, and now ahve i up and running. I'm wondering what would be the best skimmer for the buck, I am goign to keep the tank FOWLR, and I also should not that the sump is a 50 long, so the skimmer needs to be able to fit inside that.

01/12/2010, 11:03 AM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	MSX 300A would be a good choice for a budget skimmer. http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/ca...duct_info.html Vertex Alpha 300 would probably be one of the better choices for your system but is pricey. http://www.aquacave.com/royal-exclus...mmer-2572.html __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

01/12/2010, 11:26 AM	#3
jmccown Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 3,185	Hey Terry I just set up the SWC 300a (same as MSX) in my new setup and am very pleased with it. You have to run the water level much lower with this one. It only requires 6-8" for proper functioning. When I had that tank the regular MSX 250 done a bangup job. It is much cheaper. I don't think the 300a would fit in your sump though as it is 12" diameter. But the 250 model would. __________________ "When I die, my biggest fear is that my wife sells all my toys for what I TOLD HER I paid for them" Former member of the "Huge tank club" Current Tank Info: 300 Deep Dimension FOWLR

01/12/2010, 11:28 AM	#4
jmccown Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 3,185	BTW I found a bottle of acrylic polish that I need to give you. I need to stop by and get my furniture dollies soon too. Need them for another remodeling project I'm working on. __________________ "When I die, my biggest fear is that my wife sells all my toys for what I TOLD HER I paid for them" Former member of the "Huge tank club" Current Tank Info: 300 Deep Dimension FOWLR

01/12/2010, 11:34 AM	#5
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	If the 300a wont fit then use a 250a. You want the askoll powered version. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

01/12/2010, 02:59 PM	#6
baldwinaquaman Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 684	Ok, I just didn't know the 300A was rated for tanks up to that size. Jason, just call me or message me when you want to pickup your dollies.

01/12/2010, 03:06 PM	#7
baldwinaquaman Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 684	Man my 50 is 1 inch too short for the 300A. What size tanks are the 250A and 300A rated for>? Just wondering the difference between the two considering one is only $50 more.

01/12/2010, 03:09 PM	#8
baldwinaquaman Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 684	Jason, does the am I correct in reading that the SWC 300A has a 12 inch body? That's width correct, if so that would fit in my 300 and may just be my choice.

01/12/2010, 05:27 PM	#9
Volcano1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: North Central Illinois. Posts: 1,233	This is close , little smaller.Few other octo's there that may work. Got the 5000 external, and have been happy so far. http://www.reefspecialty.com/Protein...duct_info.html

01/12/2010, 06:43 PM	#10
rkaires Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA Posts: 1,083	Atb 1050a __________________ Bob Current Tank Info: 200gal system, 150gal & 58gal reef, ATI Powermodule & Sunpower , ATB Deluxe skimmer, KZ zeo reactor, Geo 618, FX1500 return, Tunze 7095, Tunze Streams.