Upgrading skimmer need input

andrewbram · 02/01/2012, 06:00 PM

Hello all I have a 75g with 29g sump. I am currently running a sea clone but the misses gave me permission to upgrade within reason. I have read and read about skimmers and boy am I stuck. I have narrowed it down i think and was wonder about input on few of these.All of these should fit in my sump but some might be a little of a tight fit. the reef octopus for 179 is smallest aquarium rated at 100g but from what I have read appears to be best. thanks ahead of time. One more note its about 85-90g total syatem volume

sc150 $120On ebay I know there is thread on this one here

asm g1 $264

aquamax am150$270

Reef Octopus 4 (100 Gallon) In Sump Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer w/ Bubble Plate $179

Reef Octopus 4 (125 Gallon) Recirculating Protein Skimmer $199

Casey8 · 02/01/2012, 09:08 PM

My system is almost like your size, and I got the SWC 160 cone. Million thanks to the person who helped me to get this beast, I love it !

HaroldT · 02/01/2012, 09:28 PM

I really like my Aqua Euro 250 In Sump Skimmer. Works like a champ.

For your tank, you could easily do the Aqua Euro 135 in Sump or the Aqua Euro 200 Cone Skimmer.

Reef Geek sells them.

http://www.reefgeek.com/filtration/P...tein_Skimmers/

andrewbram · 02/01/2012, 10:08 PM

Thanks for recomendations but those are to big footprint for my space any other suggestions

calcuta · 02/02/2012, 10:10 PM

What about octopus xp1000sss that is what I am considering for my 75 gallon build.
currently using aqua c urchin on my 37 gallon fowlr.

mastershake72 · 02/02/2012, 11:00 PM

How about the new cadlights cone skimmers? The footprint is pretty reasonable and it has the bonus of being all acrylic instead of molded plastic. As an extra bonus they are based in the US and have great customer service.

calcuta · 02/02/2012, 11:19 PM

Mastershake72 ..Warren MI huh? I live in Sterling Heights nearly neighbors!

andrewbram · 02/03/2012, 05:40 PM

I will look into that one calcuta.A little out of budget but might have no choice. Any one able to chime in on the ones I listed. And thanks master I buy american whenever I can find adequate product I will look into them.

hecdr34 · 02/03/2012, 05:51 PM

Nac7

reeftivo · 02/03/2012, 06:25 PM

american? then look into reef dynamics

good solid skimmers

The Cadlights skimmers are getting some good reviews but I doubt Eddie @ Cad is manufacturing them here.

The NAC7 would be a good reasonable budget choice

Others;

a little pricier

seaside aquatics CS1

RO (diablo) xs 160

RO sump saver XP1000sss

Aquamaxx is a good choice but bigger footprint since pump is outside the body

JNS line

Warner Marine MF series-121 or 161 (Pacific east aquaculture)

Tivo

andrewbram · 02/03/2012, 06:51 PM

tivo DO you think if all call the cad they would tell if they were making them here or not

Bababooy · 02/03/2012, 07:36 PM

Worth a try!

reeftivo · 02/03/2012, 07:44 PM

Ya! Couldn't hurt to ask. Eddie is a cool guy.
I'm still pretty sure they are imported from china though. Could be wrong though.

If you can't contact him by phone then shoot him an email on the cad site.

Happy reefing

Tivo

andrewbram · 02/03/2012, 07:51 PM

I will call them there website says made in good ole USA. thought they couldn't do that if they weren't. BTW I am not an overseas hater just that when I feel I can same a neighbors job then i do what I can.

MattinIdaho · 02/03/2012, 08:24 PM

I have a Reef Octopus Extreme 160 Cone that I love but for $120 I would snatch up that SWC and I'd be happy about it. That sucker would be a beast for your setup.

andrewbram · 02/03/2012, 08:32 PM

Matt where can I get that swc for $120 cheapest I found was 220.

jfb3 · 02/03/2012, 09:01 PM

Anyone try the Trigger skimmers. Considering, but scared to pull the trigger!

MattinIdaho · 02/03/2012, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewbram

Matt where can I get that swc for $120 cheapest I found was 220.

$120 is what you listed in your first post.

andrewbram · 02/03/2012, 11:13 PM

That is for the sc150 not swc lol. If they are the same thing then thats what I will go with I dont know enough about modern skimmers to have I clue. like I said I am still using a seaclone.

02/01/2012, 06:00 PM	#1
andrewbram Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 337	Upgrading skimmer need input Hello all I have a 75g with 29g sump. I am currently running a sea clone but the misses gave me permission to upgrade within reason. I have read and read about skimmers and boy am I stuck. I have narrowed it down i think and was wonder about input on few of these.All of these should fit in my sump but some might be a little of a tight fit. the reef octopus for 179 is smallest aquarium rated at 100g but from what I have read appears to be best. thanks ahead of time. One more note its about 85-90g total syatem volume sc150 $120On ebay I know there is thread on this one here asm g1 $264 aquamax am150$270 Reef Octopus 4 (100 Gallon) In Sump Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer w/ Bubble Plate $179 Reef Octopus 4 (125 Gallon) Recirculating Protein Skimmer $199

02/03/2012, 06:25 PM	#10
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	american? then look into reef dynamics good solid skimmers The Cadlights skimmers are getting some good reviews but I doubt Eddie @ Cad is manufacturing them here. The NAC7 would be a good reasonable budget choice Others; a little pricier seaside aquatics CS1 RO (diablo) xs 160 RO sump saver XP1000sss Aquamaxx is a good choice but bigger footprint since pump is outside the body JNS line Warner Marine MF series-121 or 161 (Pacific east aquaculture) Tivo __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

02/03/2012, 07:44 PM	#13
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	Ya! Couldn't hurt to ask. Eddie is a cool guy. I'm still pretty sure they are imported from china though. Could be wrong though. If you can't contact him by phone then shoot him an email on the cad site. Happy reefing Tivo __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

02/03/2012, 08:24 PM	#15
MattinIdaho Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Teton, Idaho Posts: 229	I have a Reef Octopus Extreme 160 Cone that I love but for $120 I would snatch up that SWC and I'd be happy about it. That sucker would be a beast for your setup. __________________ 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon Mixed Reef, SRO XP3000 Skimmer, Reefkeeper Lite Controller, Mix of 4 Koralia 5's and 6's on a Smartwave, Eheim Jager 250x2

02/01/2012, 09:08 PM	#2
Casey8 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 169	My system is almost like your size, and I got the SWC 160 cone. Million thanks to the person who helped me to get this beast, I love it !

02/01/2012, 09:28 PM	#3
HaroldT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 582	I really like my Aqua Euro 250 In Sump Skimmer. Works like a champ. For your tank, you could easily do the Aqua Euro 135 in Sump or the Aqua Euro 200 Cone Skimmer. Reef Geek sells them. http://www.reefgeek.com/filtration/P...tein_Skimmers/

02/01/2012, 10:08 PM	#4
andrewbram Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 337	Thanks for recomendations but those are to big footprint for my space any other suggestions

02/02/2012, 10:10 PM	#5
calcuta Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Motor City Posts: 8	What about octopus xp1000sss that is what I am considering for my 75 gallon build. currently using aqua c urchin on my 37 gallon fowlr.

02/02/2012, 11:00 PM	#6
mastershake72 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warren, MI Posts: 75	How about the new cadlights cone skimmers? The footprint is pretty reasonable and it has the bonus of being all acrylic instead of molded plastic. As an extra bonus they are based in the US and have great customer service.

02/02/2012, 11:19 PM	#7
calcuta Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Motor City Posts: 8	Mastershake72 ..Warren MI huh? I live in Sterling Heights nearly neighbors!

02/03/2012, 05:40 PM	#8
andrewbram Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 337	I will look into that one calcuta.A little out of budget but might have no choice. Any one able to chime in on the ones I listed. And thanks master I buy american whenever I can find adequate product I will look into them.

02/03/2012, 05:51 PM	#9
hecdr34 Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 207	Nac7

02/03/2012, 06:51 PM	#11
andrewbram Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 337	tivo DO you think if all call the cad they would tell if they were making them here or not

02/03/2012, 07:36 PM	#12
Bababooy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 45	Worth a try!

02/03/2012, 07:51 PM	#14
andrewbram Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 337	I will call them there website says made in good ole USA. thought they couldn't do that if they weren't. BTW I am not an overseas hater just that when I feel I can same a neighbors job then i do what I can.

02/03/2012, 08:32 PM	#16
andrewbram Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 337	Matt where can I get that swc for $120 cheapest I found was 220.

02/03/2012, 09:01 PM	#17
jfb3 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 15	Anyone try the Trigger skimmers. Considering, but scared to pull the trigger!

02/03/2012, 11:13 PM	#19
andrewbram Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 337	That is for the sc150 not swc lol. If they are the same thing then thats what I will go with I dont know enough about modern skimmers to have I clue. like I said I am still using a seaclone.