The best skimmer

triggerman888 · 11/26/2006, 06:07 PM

What is the best skimmer, HOB or in-sump, for a 55 gallon that is under $200.

GregEMT · 11/26/2006, 06:21 PM

I think an in sump skimmer is better then the HOB kind if you have a sump ready. I'd get a ASM G1. It's about $180 and just as good as a Euro-Reef.

Krazy · 11/26/2006, 06:44 PM

In sump get the rs-80 euro reef, fits right in your price range, easy to clean, easy to use, cant beat it !

GL · 11/26/2006, 06:49 PM

I would think in sump gives you more flexibility, there is a third option which is external out of sump too.

What ever you do make sure you get something rated at more than a 55.

milhouse74 · 11/26/2006, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Krazy K
In sump get the rs-80 euro reef, fits right in your price range, easy to clean, easy to use, cant beat it !

I second that!!!!!

Much nicer then ASM

kau_cinta_ku · 11/26/2006, 07:01 PM

Yes the euro reef is much nicer looking than a ASM but they both seem to work as good as the other one

fishnut321 · 11/26/2006, 07:04 PM

i second the recirculating skimmer, check out octopus skimmers, they arent euro-reef, but they are great skimmers!

scrmbld33 · 11/26/2006, 07:27 PM

id go asm or euro reef, i love my asm

akrimmel · 11/26/2006, 07:41 PM

well since no one chimed in with the coralife CSS series i will, i have had nothing but success with my CSS125.

sjm817 · 11/26/2006, 07:49 PM

There is a good deal on the ER RS80. The Extruded Promo skimmer is only $179.

11/26/2006, 06:07 PM	#1
triggerman888 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 74	The best skimmer What is the best skimmer, HOB or in-sump, for a 55 gallon that is under $200.

11/26/2006, 06:49 PM	#4
GL Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NE Pa Posts: 921	I would think in sump gives you more flexibility, there is a third option which is external out of sump too. What ever you do make sure you get something rated at more than a 55. __________________ Life shouldn't be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!' Current Tank Info: 90 AGA, 30 gal sump, 6 x 54w T5, ER cs8-1

11/26/2006, 07:27 PM	#8
scrmbld33 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: south jersey 08050 Posts: 2,394	id go asm or euro reef, i love my asm __________________ a left over shrimp shedding is not "a sicilian message meaning luca brasi sleeps with the fishes" fish are friends, not food Current Tank Info: 90gal salt, 2 250mh 14k hamiltons 2 110 actinic, 127lbs LR,50lbs tonga 70lbs indonesia 7lbs tonga branch asm g3

11/26/2006, 07:49 PM	#10
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	There is a good deal on the ER RS80. The Extruded Promo skimmer is only $179. __________________ - Scott

11/26/2006, 06:21 PM	#2
GregEMT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 134	I think an in sump skimmer is better then the HOB kind if you have a sump ready. I'd get a ASM G1. It's about $180 and just as good as a Euro-Reef.

11/26/2006, 06:44 PM	#3
Krazy Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 2,941	In sump get the rs-80 euro reef, fits right in your price range, easy to clean, easy to use, cant beat it !

11/26/2006, 07:01 PM	#6
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	Yes the euro reef is much nicer looking than a ASM but they both seem to work as good as the other one

11/26/2006, 07:04 PM	#7
fishnut321 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Warrensburg, Mo Posts: 763	i second the recirculating skimmer, check out octopus skimmers, they arent euro-reef, but they are great skimmers!

11/26/2006, 07:41 PM	#9
akrimmel Moved On Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: HAZELWOOD, MO Posts: 2,260	well since no one chimed in with the coralife CSS series i will, i have had nothing but success with my CSS125.