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10/11/2006, 10:56 PM | #1 |
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Skimmer for a 210G
Ok, My father in law needs a skimmer for his 210 gallon tank he will also have a 55 gallon sump.
He will have live rock, fish and coral. I dont think it will be too heavily stocked. He is kinda frugal He was pretty stunned when he found out i paid close to $500 for my skimmer. I'm sure i will have to find a used one for him but would think $350 would be what he i swilling to spend. Is a ASM G3 too small? Its rating seems to say not, but some ratings are bogus, i know How is the PS-PC-3000 says it rated for 450 gallons and is only $239? It is the second from the bottom https://www.customaquatic.com/custom...D=ps&offset=75 Thanks for the help, Davey |
10/12/2006, 12:13 PM | #2 |
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10/12/2006, 12:19 PM | #3 |
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I have a friend that is setting up a 220 gal with a 55 gal sump. We are going to build his skimmer DIY because of the cost to get a decent one for that size tank.
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10/12/2006, 01:01 PM | #4 |
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An ASM would probably be your best bet. The G-4+ with the Sedra 9000 would be the way to go of you want it under the cabinet and the G-4x if you put it outside the stand.
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10/12/2006, 01:43 PM | #5 |
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My vote is for the Octopus skimmer (AKA PS-PC-3000)
Better built and similar performance yet cheaper. D. |
10/12/2006, 01:47 PM | #6 |
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Heck you could even get a recirculating model of the Octopus for about the same price as the non-recirc G4
http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/ca...products_id=74 |
10/12/2006, 02:34 PM | #7 |
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Hey D,
So this is a good skimmer? AKA PS-PC-3000 only thing that worried me was the price was soo low! |
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