Thinking about a new skimmer... advice?

philosophile · 09/02/2011, 02:04 PM

I was thinking about getting a new skimmer... eventually I want to use it in my upgraded tank, 75 gallon, with a 20-30 gal sump. I was hoping to keep the footprint as small as possible, so I could have as much room as possible for my refugium. Quiet would be nice too... I keep coming across bubble king, but they are pretty expensive. What might be the next step down that would keep about the same footprint?

Felixc395 · 09/02/2011, 02:29 PM

Not sure about the footprint, but deltec would be close to bubble king as far as quality... However may not be that much cheaper! Haha.

TheFishTeen · 09/02/2011, 03:14 PM

Reef Octopus.

This model would perform very well in your set up: http://www.marinedepot.com/Super_Ree...PSISNW-vi.html

Indiana Reefin · 09/02/2011, 03:18 PM

SWC 160 cone Or if you are willing to spend the cash go for the skimz 121

jbannick18 · 09/02/2011, 07:47 PM

Will second the swc 160 cone

Saadatski · 09/02/2011, 07:57 PM

sorry, quick question, because im on the same boat.

What does SWC stand for?

coolkidtr · 09/04/2011, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saadatski

sorry, quick question, because im on the same boat.

What does SWC stand for?

Saltwater connection

solitude127 · 09/04/2011, 08:15 AM

What's the budget?

96p993 · 09/04/2011, 08:45 AM

I just bought the Avast CS1 and its a beast...For me the bonus it I got to build it. If you dont mind putting in a bit of work you can save some money and get a great skimmer as well

pmrossetti · 09/04/2011, 09:07 AM

http://www.aquacave.com/super-reef-o...mmer-3059.html

SilverGTS · 09/04/2011, 11:16 AM

I love my Tunze. Mine has been going for 13 years without a hiccup and they're extremely quiet.

-Chris

scarface70706 · 09/04/2011, 11:27 AM

i was debating on the swc cone 160 and the reef octopus xs 160. i ended up going with the reef octopus xs 160 and this thing is dead silent and pulling some nice dark crap. the foot print was one of the smallest i could find thats rated up to 160 gallons. the reason why i didnt go with swc cone 160 is because its only rated to 150 and i heard they are having pump issues when starting up (some within 6 months or less) maybe one day in the future ill buy a swc for a much larger tank but for now im very satisfied with my reef octopus.

09/02/2011, 02:04 PM	#1
philosophile Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,149	Thinking about a new skimmer... advice? I was thinking about getting a new skimmer... eventually I want to use it in my upgraded tank, 75 gallon, with a 20-30 gal sump. I was hoping to keep the footprint as small as possible, so I could have as much room as possible for my refugium. Quiet would be nice too... I keep coming across bubble king, but they are pretty expensive. What might be the next step down that would keep about the same footprint? __________________ 90 gallon mixed reef XPS1000SSS skimmer, 2 radions gen 1, tunze osmolator w/ kalk dispenser, 70 lbs pukani, mp40w x2; 1 tomini, 1 clown 2 mandarins. Vinegar dosing, and micro bubble scrubbing.

09/02/2011, 07:57 PM	#6
Saadatski Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 875	sorry, quick question, because im on the same boat. What does SWC stand for? __________________ 75 gallon FOWLR for now- 2x250w MH Current USA Outer Orbit with T5 actinic, Vortech MP40

09/04/2011, 08:15 AM	#8
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	What's the budget? __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

09/04/2011, 11:16 AM	#11
SilverGTS Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 149	I love my Tunze. Mine has been going for 13 years without a hiccup and they're extremely quiet. -Chris __________________ Oceanic 215 gallon Reef tank- Gone -20H Nano reef- PAR38's-AC70 Refugium-Reef Octopus BH1000-RKL-Tunze ATO-Vortech MP10 Current Tank Info: 50 gallon reef

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09/02/2011, 02:29 PM	#2
Felixc395 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,612	Not sure about the footprint, but deltec would be close to bubble king as far as quality... However may not be that much cheaper! Haha.

09/02/2011, 03:14 PM	#3
TheFishTeen Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,677	Reef Octopus. This model would perform very well in your set up: http://www.marinedepot.com/Super_Ree...PSISNW-vi.html

09/02/2011, 03:18 PM	#4
Indiana Reefin Garrett Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 847	SWC 160 cone Or if you are willing to spend the cash go for the skimz 121

09/02/2011, 07:47 PM	#5
jbannick18 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 312	Will second the swc 160 cone

09/04/2011, 08:45 AM	#9
96p993 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mckinney, Tx Posts: 1,130	I just bought the Avast CS1 and its a beast...For me the bonus it I got to build it. If you dont mind putting in a bit of work you can save some money and get a great skimmer as well

09/04/2011, 09:07 AM	#10
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	http://www.aquacave.com/super-reef-o...mmer-3059.html

09/04/2011, 11:27 AM	#12
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	i was debating on the swc cone 160 and the reef octopus xs 160. i ended up going with the reef octopus xs 160 and this thing is dead silent and pulling some nice dark crap. the foot print was one of the smallest i could find thats rated up to 160 gallons. the reason why i didnt go with swc cone 160 is because its only rated to 150 and i heard they are having pump issues when starting up (some within 6 months or less) maybe one day in the future ill buy a swc for a much larger tank but for now im very satisfied with my reef octopus.