Protein Skimmer preferences... 180g

scottkel · 05/23/2007, 03:27 PM

I have recently set up a new 180g RR and am looking at skimmer options now. i like the look of the Octopus recirculating but what others should i be looking at?

Let me know what your suggestions are... Thanks so much...

wolfpack · 05/23/2007, 03:37 PM

budget?

Lordhelmet · 05/23/2007, 03:43 PM

i'm looking at getting a used ASM g4x skimmer. but it i had no budget i would get one of those new bubble master skimmers

davefan13 · 05/23/2007, 04:09 PM

euro-reef

BigRick08 · 05/23/2007, 05:28 PM

I have a octopus nw-200 and let me say it puts my old euro-reef to shame. I would def. look into ocotpus, and the price is unbeatable IMO.

Hoosier Reefer · 05/23/2007, 06:52 PM

With a light bioload, I'd consider a DAS EX-2...... If a heavier load, move up to the DAS EX-3.

DAS skimmers are licensed Deltec clones at about 1/2 the Deltec price. I am running the EX-2 and absolutely love it... It's "dead nuts" quiet, and the skimmate is fouler than a Mother-in-laws kiss !!!!

scottkel · 05/24/2007, 04:12 PM

Budget - 200-400... if need to be...

any suggestions...

poppin_fresh · 05/24/2007, 06:06 PM

ASMs are decent, I have one and are happy with it... in its modified state. I also have an H & S A150 that I bought used, that is just an absolute skimmate monster. I would say the H & S is by far my favorite.

05/23/2007, 03:27 PM	#1
scottkel Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Goodlettsville, TN Posts: 190	Protein Skimmer preferences... 180g I have recently set up a new 180g RR and am looking at skimmer options now. i like the look of the Octopus recirculating but what others should i be looking at? Let me know what your suggestions are... Thanks so much... __________________ Scott Looking for new tank - AI Sol Super Blue LED Fixtures (3 for now) mounted on DIY track system Current Tank Info: 180g with dual drilled overflows and sump.

05/23/2007, 03:43 PM	#3
Lordhelmet Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,008	i'm looking at getting a used ASM g4x skimmer. but it i had no budget i would get one of those new bubble master skimmers __________________ I need a new signiture Current Tank Info: 90 gallon, 14 gallon

05/23/2007, 04:09 PM	#4
davefan13 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 192	euro-reef __________________ Seize the Moment Current Tank Info: 29G Freshwater Community

05/24/2007, 04:12 PM	#7
scottkel Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Goodlettsville, TN Posts: 190	Budget - 200-400... if need to be... any suggestions... __________________ Scott Looking for new tank - AI Sol Super Blue LED Fixtures (3 for now) mounted on DIY track system Current Tank Info: 180g with dual drilled overflows and sump.

05/24/2007, 06:06 PM	#8
poppin_fresh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,982	ASMs are decent, I have one and are happy with it... in its modified state. I also have an H & S A150 that I bought used, that is just an absolute skimmate monster. I would say the H & S is by far my favorite. __________________ PBITAWA! Current Tank Info: None now. Past- 180g w/ 100g basement sump and 20g 'fuge. H & S skimmer, T'5s & Tunze

05/23/2007, 03:37 PM	#2
wolfpack Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 181	budget?

05/23/2007, 05:28 PM	#5
BigRick08 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Loveland, Ohio Posts: 77	I have a octopus nw-200 and let me say it puts my old euro-reef to shame. I would def. look into ocotpus, and the price is unbeatable IMO.

05/23/2007, 06:52 PM	#6
Hoosier Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana, The Great Corn Sea Posts: 89	With a light bioload, I'd consider a DAS EX-2...... If a heavier load, move up to the DAS EX-3. DAS skimmers are licensed Deltec clones at about 1/2 the Deltec price. I am running the EX-2 and absolutely love it... It's "dead nuts" quiet, and the skimmate is fouler than a Mother-in-laws kiss !!!!