skimmer for 120?

supermarvin76 · 03/31/2007, 09:08 AM

I am in the planning stages for a 120, and am looking for a decent skimmer. I have been thinking of one of the ASM models of MAYBE a Euroskimmer.

Any advice, or tips is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

USC-fan · 03/31/2007, 09:27 AM

how much are you looking to spend? Also how much room do you have for the skimmer?

kodyboy · 03/31/2007, 09:36 AM

it is hard to help not knowing funds/footprint and height restrictions

supermarvin76 · 03/31/2007, 10:27 AM

Thanks for the quick replies, and sorry for the lack of info....

Having just begun the planning stages, I am very open as to the size. As far as the price, I am thinking in the $250 range. MAYBE can push $300.

Thank tank I am planning is a 120, but I am a fan of HUGE sumps / refugiums. So.....

USC-fan · 03/31/2007, 10:38 AM

my vote would be for the AE Classic 400

http://www.reefnut.com/reefshop/prod...roducts_id=114

here is a good thread with a lot of info on them.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1070192

kodyboy · 03/31/2007, 03:39 PM

I will second the aquaeuro classic 400, especially since you like large sumps! (You will need the room

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supermarvin76 · 04/01/2007, 02:27 PM

That is a killer skimmer! I would like one of those, but......
It looks HGE in that sump. I guess I didn't really mean that I like sumps that big. I mean I do, but I thinking that I would like to keep everything under the stand.

I looked at the dimensions on reefnut, and with the AE 400, there should still be room in a 50 breeder for a fuge and the return, then I look at the photo on here, and I think again.

What is the advantage of 3 pumps? Just more water and bubbles?

Also, I am thinking more pumps= more watts= more heat. Am I correct in thinking this?

Now I am thinking of a ASM G3 or a AE 250.

Anyone?

Thanks!

kodyboy · 04/01/2007, 05:20 PM

ae 250

skwirl · 04/01/2007, 05:36 PM

i just ordered my ae classic 400. hopefully it will be here on friday. i will post pics, and let ya know what i think.

supermarvin76 · 04/01/2007, 07:19 PM

I would really appreciate a post here about your ae classic 400. I am not too sure about the 3 pumps and the size. It is a monster. I am concerend about the complete power comsumption of the set up and am thinking that 3 pumps will not help.

kodyboy · 04/01/2007, 07:59 PM

each pump draws 40 watts, so all three = 120 watts, not too much really

03/31/2007, 09:08 AM	#1
supermarvin76 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 319	skimmer for 120? I am in the planning stages for a 120, and am looking for a decent skimmer. I have been thinking of one of the ASM models of MAYBE a Euroskimmer. Any advice, or tips is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

03/31/2007, 03:39 PM	#6
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	I will second the aquaeuro classic 400, especially since you like large sumps! (You will need the room)

03/31/2007, 09:27 AM	#2
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	how much are you looking to spend? Also how much room do you have for the skimmer?

03/31/2007, 09:36 AM	#3
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	it is hard to help not knowing funds/footprint and height restrictions

03/31/2007, 10:27 AM	#4
supermarvin76 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 319	Thanks for the quick replies, and sorry for the lack of info.... Having just begun the planning stages, I am very open as to the size. As far as the price, I am thinking in the $250 range. MAYBE can push $300. Thank tank I am planning is a 120, but I am a fan of HUGE sumps / refugiums. So.....

03/31/2007, 10:38 AM	#5
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	my vote would be for the AE Classic 400 http://www.reefnut.com/reefshop/prod...roducts_id=114 here is a good thread with a lot of info on them. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1070192

04/01/2007, 02:27 PM	#7
supermarvin76 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 319	That is a killer skimmer! I would like one of those, but...... It looks HGE in that sump. I guess I didn't really mean that I like sumps that big. I mean I do, but I thinking that I would like to keep everything under the stand. I looked at the dimensions on reefnut, and with the AE 400, there should still be room in a 50 breeder for a fuge and the return, then I look at the photo on here, and I think again. What is the advantage of 3 pumps? Just more water and bubbles? Also, I am thinking more pumps= more watts= more heat. Am I correct in thinking this? Now I am thinking of a ASM G3 or a AE 250. Anyone? Thanks!

04/01/2007, 05:20 PM	#8
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	ae 250

04/01/2007, 05:36 PM	#9
skwirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: tn Posts: 872	i just ordered my ae classic 400. hopefully it will be here on friday. i will post pics, and let ya know what i think.

04/01/2007, 07:19 PM	#10
supermarvin76 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 319	I would really appreciate a post here about your ae classic 400. I am not too sure about the 3 pumps and the size. It is a monster. I am concerend about the complete power comsumption of the set up and am thinking that 3 pumps will not help.

04/01/2007, 07:59 PM	#11
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	each pump draws 40 watts, so all three = 120 watts, not too much really