what skimmer for my predatory 80g?!?

crazinezz978 · 08/31/2007, 10:00 PM

hey guys, what would be a good skimmer for my 80g predatory fowlr tank. Im looking to spend around 100-150 bucks. im hoping i could get a used skimmer for around that much that would work for my tank, but

wHich one

Also, do the new jebo/odyssea skimmers work? ive heard mix reviews about them, but i thought i would ask you gurus first on what would work for me.

waldomas · 08/31/2007, 10:12 PM

If you want to spend only $100 - $150, just save the money and put it towards salt!

In other words, just do regular water changes.

Seriously

AquaReeferMan · 08/31/2007, 10:19 PM

This skimmer is a great bang for the buck. It would work nice on your tank. Mine is doing the trick for now.

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/209473/product.web

crazinezz978 · 08/31/2007, 11:37 PM

doesnt that skimmer have problems with it overflowing?

AquaReeferMan · 08/31/2007, 11:50 PM

Mine doesnt. I know 4 other people with Super Skimmers that dont have that problem either. A little tinkering with the return tube fixes that problem. PM me if you end up getting one, Ill help you out with it.

crazinezz978 · 09/01/2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally posted by AquaReeferMan
Mine doesnt. I know 4 other people with Super Skimmers that dont have that problem either. A little tinkering with the return tube fixes that problem. PM me if you end up getting one, Ill help you out with it.

i think ill be ordering the css220 soon, will do, thanks!

Sk8r · 09/01/2007, 08:33 AM

Many skimmers overflow during a power-out restart. I set mine on eggcrate atop my sump [I use its chamber for a refugium] and have no troubles: it just drips a bit, then restarts itself.

I recommend a skimmer 2x as big as they recommend for your tank: ie, if they say it handles 75g, get the 150. Go used.

I use an Aqua C EV120 on my 54g reef [you over-skim with corals] and it does great.

crazinezz978 · 09/01/2007, 08:55 AM

i decided not to get the css220. my LFS has one and the owner of the shop was telling me why it isnt the best skimmer.

ok, so whats a good skimmer for my tank if i bump up my budget to $200? im trying not to end up with a crappy skimmer...

crazinezz978 · 09/01/2007, 09:55 AM

i decided not to get the css220. my LFS has one and the owner of the shop was telling me why it isnt the best skimmer.

ok, so whats a good skimmer for my tank if i bump up my budget to $200? im trying not to end up with a crappy skimmer...

AquaReeferMan · 09/01/2007, 02:34 PM

You're really not going to find a great skimmer for under $200 unless its used. The only thing close and cheap is the CSS. Since the tank isnt a reef tank I see no problems with running a CSS. Just my .02.

I would scroll the used equipment selling forums.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...p?s=&forumid=2

AndrewJackson · 09/01/2007, 02:37 PM

Get on ebay and check it often, eventually you will find something good on there, I did.

AquaReeferMan · 09/01/2007, 02:37 PM

This is what Im getting from my CSS. Very smelly and thick. I have to empty the cup every week, week and a half. Its working good. Since I have a reef tank I am going to upgrade. I just need like $350.

AndrewJackson · 09/01/2007, 02:38 PM

Have you done any mods to that css?

AquaReeferMan · 09/01/2007, 02:40 PM

Not really, I just put an elbow on to direct the return flow.

crazinezz978 · 09/01/2007, 04:15 PM

wow!, now i think i may be reconsidering...

so would you get a new cs220 or a used ASM G-3? there the same price, just not sure wich one i should go with.

Chibils · 09/01/2007, 05:40 PM

Get an Octopus NW150. Works fine out of the box, almost on par with a Euro-Reef (from what I hear) if you mod it.

crazinezz978 · 09/02/2007, 08:15 PM

Just bought a ASM G2 in my initial budget! Its rated upto 200Gal. tanks but i guess it will be a 'BEAST' skimming my 75g + 29 sump. Its sitting intank for now till i make my sump. i will post pics as i get any skimate!

Thx for all the help.

08/31/2007, 10:00 PM	#1
crazinezz978 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montclair, nj Posts: 220	what skimmer for my predatory 80g?!? hey guys, what would be a good skimmer for my 80g predatory fowlr tank. Im looking to spend around 100-150 bucks. im hoping i could get a used skimmer for around that much that would work for my tank, but wHich one Also, do the new jebo/odyssea skimmers work? ive heard mix reviews about them, but i thought i would ask you gurus first on what would work for me.

08/31/2007, 10:19 PM	#3
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	This skimmer is a great bang for the buck. It would work nice on your tank. Mine is doing the trick for now. http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/209473/product.web __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

08/31/2007, 11:50 PM	#5
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	Mine doesnt. I know 4 other people with Super Skimmers that dont have that problem either. A little tinkering with the return tube fixes that problem. PM me if you end up getting one, Ill help you out with it. __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

09/01/2007, 08:33 AM	#7
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Many skimmers overflow during a power-out restart. I set mine on eggcrate atop my sump [I use its chamber for a refugium] and have no troubles: it just drips a bit, then restarts itself. I recommend a skimmer 2x as big as they recommend for your tank: ie, if they say it handles 75g, get the 150. Go used. I use an Aqua C EV120 on my 54g reef [you over-skim with corals] and it does great. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

09/01/2007, 02:34 PM	#10
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	You're really not going to find a great skimmer for under $200 unless its used. The only thing close and cheap is the CSS. Since the tank isnt a reef tank I see no problems with running a CSS. Just my .02. I would scroll the used equipment selling forums. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...p?s=&forumid=2 __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

08/31/2007, 10:12 PM	#2
waldomas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: south central Pa. Posts: 761	If you want to spend only $100 - $150, just save the money and put it towards salt! In other words, just do regular water changes. Seriously

08/31/2007, 11:37 PM	#4
crazinezz978 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montclair, nj Posts: 220	doesnt that skimmer have problems with it overflowing?

09/01/2007, 08:55 AM	#8
crazinezz978 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montclair, nj Posts: 220	i decided not to get the css220. my LFS has one and the owner of the shop was telling me why it isnt the best skimmer. ok, so whats a good skimmer for my tank if i bump up my budget to $200? im trying not to end up with a crappy skimmer...

09/01/2007, 09:55 AM	#9
crazinezz978 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montclair, nj Posts: 220	i decided not to get the css220. my LFS has one and the owner of the shop was telling me why it isnt the best skimmer. ok, so whats a good skimmer for my tank if i bump up my budget to $200? im trying not to end up with a crappy skimmer...

09/01/2007, 02:37 PM	#11
AndrewJackson Moved On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 4	Get on ebay and check it often, eventually you will find something good on there, I did.

09/01/2007, 02:38 PM	#13
AndrewJackson Moved On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 4	Have you done any mods to that css?

09/01/2007, 02:40 PM	#14
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	Not really, I just put an elbow on to direct the return flow. __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

09/01/2007, 04:15 PM	#15
crazinezz978 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montclair, nj Posts: 220	wow!, now i think i may be reconsidering... so would you get a new cs220 or a used ASM G-3? there the same price, just not sure wich one i should go with.

09/01/2007, 05:40 PM	#16
Chibils halide loyalist Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sugar Hill, GA Posts: 2,213	Get an Octopus NW150. Works fine out of the box, almost on par with a Euro-Reef (from what I hear) if you mod it.

09/02/2007, 08:15 PM	#17
crazinezz978 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montclair, nj Posts: 220	Just bought a ASM G2 in my initial budget! Its rated upto 200Gal. tanks but i guess it will be a 'BEAST' skimming my 75g + 29 sump. Its sitting intank for now till i make my sump. i will post pics as i get any skimate! Thx for all the help.