another skimmer recommendation thread

crankbait09 · 04/05/2015, 07:35 PM

I have a 135 gallon tank, and a 40B sump.
I am planning on having fish, live rock, and soft corals.

i know...... the rule of thumb is the biggest skimmer i can afford, the better.

I am looking to get a skimmer that can handle up to 300 gallons. I have been looking at the Reef Octopus as well as others. The biggest issue im having is the sticker shock. Id love to stay around the 300-350 dollar range, if possible.

Can anyone recommend any good skimmers that can handle my set up and not break the bank? The best skimmer money can by in my price range.

any suggestions?

crankbait09 · 04/06/2015, 09:12 AM

anyone?

Jay_R · 05/06/2015, 09:03 AM

I have a 250 litre set up and run a bubble magus 5.5.. Obviously a little small for your set up, but would recommend viewing this range.. Excellent quality and extremely happy with what gets pulled out of the water and the price is lower than some of the 'higher end' items that more than likely do the same thing..

Jay_R · 05/06/2015, 09:04 AM

Here's the link, plenty to choose from for your specific needs;

http://www.bubble-magus.com/products.aspx?id=23

Jay_R · 05/06/2015, 09:07 AM

One other thing.. I know you didn't mention it, but check out the Maxspect Gyre.. I did away with 3 powerheads for a single Maxspect Gyre ( Cost effective ) and reduced spacial needs.. Great bit of kit!

crankbait09 · 05/06/2015, 09:18 AM

I found an SCW 250A skimmer for $200. I know the pumps are known to go, but for the size skimmer and the at that price, i couldnt pass it up.

BigCountry74 · 05/06/2015, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crankbait09

I am looking to get a skimmer that can handle up to 300 gallons.

good for you. this is what your after. your gonna have to spend some money, but worth every penny. it's the heartbeat of the tank. and one rated for 2x your water will eliminate the need of you having to manually remove/clean every week the crap that the cheaper/smaller skimmers will not remove...lol

pdiehm · 05/06/2015, 11:53 AM

For my 120, I went with an Aquamaxx EM200.

04/05/2015, 07:35 PM	#1
crankbait09 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 932	another skimmer recommendation thread I have a 135 gallon tank, and a 40B sump. I am planning on having fish, live rock, and soft corals. i know...... the rule of thumb is the biggest skimmer i can afford, the better. I am looking to get a skimmer that can handle up to 300 gallons. I have been looking at the Reef Octopus as well as others. The biggest issue im having is the sticker shock. Id love to stay around the 300-350 dollar range, if possible. Can anyone recommend any good skimmers that can handle my set up and not break the bank? The best skimmer money can by in my price range. any suggestions?

05/06/2015, 09:03 AM	#3
Jay_R Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: South East England - UK Posts: 213	I have a 250 litre set up and run a bubble magus 5.5.. Obviously a little small for your set up, but would recommend viewing this range.. Excellent quality and extremely happy with what gets pulled out of the water and the price is lower than some of the 'higher end' items that more than likely do the same thing.. __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts - Sir Winston Churchill Current Tank Info: Juwel Trigon 190, Clearseal Astra sump, Maxspect Grye 150, AI Hydra, Bubble Magus 5.5 Skimmer and GFO reactor and Eheim 3000 return.

05/06/2015, 09:04 AM	#4
Jay_R Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: South East England - UK Posts: 213	Here's the link, plenty to choose from for your specific needs; http://www.bubble-magus.com/products.aspx?id=23 __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts - Sir Winston Churchill Current Tank Info: Juwel Trigon 190, Clearseal Astra sump, Maxspect Grye 150, AI Hydra, Bubble Magus 5.5 Skimmer and GFO reactor and Eheim 3000 return.

05/06/2015, 09:07 AM	#5
Jay_R Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: South East England - UK Posts: 213	One other thing.. I know you didn't mention it, but check out the Maxspect Gyre.. I did away with 3 powerheads for a single Maxspect Gyre ( Cost effective ) and reduced spacial needs.. Great bit of kit! __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts - Sir Winston Churchill Current Tank Info: Juwel Trigon 190, Clearseal Astra sump, Maxspect Grye 150, AI Hydra, Bubble Magus 5.5 Skimmer and GFO reactor and Eheim 3000 return.

04/06/2015, 09:12 AM	#2
crankbait09 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 932	anyone?

05/06/2015, 09:18 AM	#6
crankbait09 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 932	I found an SCW 250A skimmer for $200. I know the pumps are known to go, but for the size skimmer and the at that price, i couldnt pass it up.

05/06/2015, 11:53 AM	#8
pdiehm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 921	For my 120, I went with an Aquamaxx EM200.