Skimmer recommendations for a 150g reef?

Tyrinius · 08/14/2006, 08:27 PM

Looking to upgrade my 125 coralife skimmer....any suggestions?

ReefWreak · 08/14/2006, 09:02 PM

Something used that is rated for at least 150 gallons.

I bought my LifeReef VS2-24 for my 120+30g sump, set it up to be in sump, and it's skimming disgusting dry skimmate when I want it to. Otherwise it can run wet too. It's a great skimmer. I saw a guy selling one a few days ago on the used equipment forum.

I'm sure you would be fine with an ASM G4X, maybe get away with a G3, especially if it's recirc and gatevalve modded.

There's SO many skimmers that are all very effective. I just wish I had the $$$ to test them all and give you some great opinions.

Good luck!

Serioussnaps · 08/14/2006, 11:16 PM

something rated for 300 g +

i say the biggest ASM you can get your hands on----u got a grand look into deltecs unless you want other things along with your skimmer(read your other thread in reference to 1000 bucks to spend)

08/14/2006, 08:27 PM	#1
Tyrinius Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 108	Skimmer recommendations for a 150g reef? Looking to upgrade my 125 coralife skimmer....any suggestions?

08/14/2006, 09:02 PM	#2
ReefWreak Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Astoria, NYC Posts: 10,159	Something used that is rated for at least 150 gallons. I bought my LifeReef VS2-24 for my 120+30g sump, set it up to be in sump, and it's skimming disgusting dry skimmate when I want it to. Otherwise it can run wet too. It's a great skimmer. I saw a guy selling one a few days ago on the used equipment forum. I'm sure you would be fine with an ASM G4X, maybe get away with a G3, especially if it's recirc and gatevalve modded. There's SO many skimmers that are all very effective. I just wish I had the $$$ to test them all and give you some great opinions. Good luck!

08/14/2006, 11:16 PM	#3
Serioussnaps Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,703	something rated for 300 g + i say the biggest ASM you can get your hands on----u got a grand look into deltecs unless you want other things along with your skimmer(read your other thread in reference to 1000 bucks to spend)