Which Skimmer ?

mako199 · 02/09/2006, 07:32 PM

My system is a 120g 48"x24"x24" and will have a 36"x 20"x 18" sump that will hold approx. 37g with 12" deep water level. I'm considering these two simmers the MRC-3 and the PM Bullet 3.
I know I will be over skimming but that is the plan. Larger tank might be in the distant future. Does anybody have experience with Precision marine skimmers they have recently changed there beckett holder and have a new airfilter both look very professional. MRC-3 skimmer is nice and if I get this I can always upgrade to 2nd injector. Also the PM has a bigger neck diameter into the cup. Someone said this would aid wet skimming.Does this sound correct? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
The plan is for a SPS reef with some LPS.

My Thread

mako199 · 02/09/2006, 08:04 PM

anyone?

J_Geisinger000 · 02/09/2006, 08:10 PM

both are very good
but from what ive heard go with the mrc
everyone seems to like them

mako199 · 02/09/2006, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by J_Geisinger000
both are very good
but from what ive heard go with the mrc
everyone seems to like them

Thanks for the suggestion.......this decision is driving me crazy...........I think they will perform the same and the PM is $100 more so maybe price will be the decision maker. but I really like the PM's polished look.

hohmfree · 02/09/2006, 10:42 PM

I have a new 120g system. I went with a mr2 and glad I did. mrc are expandle both in height and # of injectors. "it can grow as your tank grows"

ledford1 · 02/09/2006, 11:37 PM

The expandability of the MRC is a nice feature - especially if you do have plans of going larger someday.

elephen · 02/10/2006, 07:59 AM

PM Bullet-3... Check out their new injector...

http://www.precisionmarine.com/html/injector.html

shawnz28 · 02/10/2006, 09:33 AM

I say MRC, if for the only reason of I hate thumbscrews

02/09/2006, 07:32 PM	#1
mako199 Tankless! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cary, IL Posts: 806	Which Skimmer ? My system is a 120g 48"x24"x24" and will have a 36"x 20"x 18" sump that will hold approx. 37g with 12" deep water level. I'm considering these two simmers the MRC-3 and the PM Bullet 3. I know I will be over skimming but that is the plan. Larger tank might be in the distant future. Does anybody have experience with Precision marine skimmers they have recently changed there beckett holder and have a new airfilter both look very professional. MRC-3 skimmer is nice and if I get this I can always upgrade to 2nd injector. Also the PM has a bigger neck diameter into the cup. Someone said this would aid wet skimming.Does this sound correct? Any input would be greatly appreciated. The plan is for a SPS reef with some LPS. My Thread __________________ Mike _____________ Click the Homepage link for my (just another) 120g in wall thread. Current Tank Info: 40g Lizard tank

02/09/2006, 08:04 PM	#2
mako199 Tankless! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cary, IL Posts: 806	anyone? __________________ Mike _____________ Click the Homepage link for my (just another) 120g in wall thread. Current Tank Info: 40g Lizard tank

02/10/2006, 09:33 AM	#8
shawnz28 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Amherst Ohio Posts: 3,277	I say MRC, if for the only reason of I hate thumbscrews __________________ Shawn Current Tank Info: 93g cube

02/09/2006, 08:10 PM	#3
J_Geisinger000 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United States P.A. Posts: 748	both are very good but from what ive heard go with the mrc everyone seems to like them

02/09/2006, 10:42 PM	#5
hohmfree Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 98	I have a new 120g system. I went with a mr2 and glad I did. mrc are expandle both in height and # of injectors. "it can grow as your tank grows"

02/09/2006, 11:37 PM	#6
ledford1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,241	The expandability of the MRC is a nice feature - especially if you do have plans of going larger someday.

02/10/2006, 07:59 AM	#7
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	PM Bullet-3... Check out their new injector... http://www.precisionmarine.com/html/injector.html