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Unread 03/24/2006, 05:24 PM   #1
tgranber
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What is the best bang for the buck skimmer for a 210

Starting a 210 and want info on what the best bang for the buck skimmer is. It is a 210 with probably a 50G sump. This will be a reeftank. Im not looking to go cheap but lets say 200-500 Range, closest to the 200 is obviously preferable.

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Unread 03/24/2006, 05:52 PM   #2
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$200 is a tough price point to get a good skimmer of that size. Of course everybody has their favorites, but I'd suggest looking at the ASM G-4 for that size...efficient but reasonably priced.


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Unread 03/24/2006, 06:01 PM   #3
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I know its a little out of your price range, but a H&S rated for a 225 is $650, and you wouldn't be dissapointed.

Otherwise, I'd go with an ASM, like the g4x or g5.
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Unread 03/24/2006, 06:47 PM   #4
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Trigger Systems TS-300 with a Mag 9.5 or 12 will serve you well.

Had one on my old 180G and it kept my tank clean.


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