Skimmer Choice for a New Setup

[gmpolan]

I need to figure out what a efficient and reasonable price skimmer to go with next when i set up my 72 gallon bowfront. I currently have a pro clear wet/dry, coralife uv , and two k 3's so any input would be grateful.
I probably should switch to a sump but dont have to funds to do it all at once so ill stick with this for the time being. I looked at the coral life 125 but not sure if thats the way to...Thanks

 

[mapleredta]

Octopus skimmers is what was recommeneded to me by Rostato.

 

[gmpolan]

Well i dont mind spending some money, but nothing over 200 at the moment honestly.
And i also dont know if there is enough room to sit one in the open side of a proclear 75 so it would probably have sit outside of it and hang in.

I will upgrade to a better quality system once i move to a sump but that wont be till i start setting up corals (just gonna be a fowlr for the time being)

 

[gmpolan]

Thanks...
Id like to possibly purchase something that i could re use later in a sump, any thoughts on trying to set it in the wet dry....
I mean those are upwards to 200 why not spend the extra 50 or so and not have to re buy when i do the sump..

 

[tgray3]

gmpolan;378609 wrote: Thanks...
Id like to possibly purchase something that i could re use later in a sump, any thoughts on trying to set it in the wet dry....
I mean those are upwards to 200 why not spend the extra 50 or so and not have to re buy when i do the sump..

If you are looking for an HOB that you can use in sump later on a 75g system in my opinion your best option is Lifereef.

 

[thanhreef]

If you're interested in Aqua Medic Turboflotor Hang On Protein Skimmer, let me know

 

[cr500_af]

If I were starting over? MRC if the budget would allow (right now it wouldn't ), and Octupus NW as a second choice. If I could kick out the jams financially I'd buy nothing but a recirc skimmer.

 

[miami dolfan]

I'm extremely happy with my MRC-3. Awesome skimmer.

 

[jeep9783]

X-Treme Reef Guy;378854 wrote: Look at this ASM mini-g , it should fit nicely into the sump and is one of the most efficient on the market. http://www.aquariumguys.com/asm-mini-g-skimmer.html">http://www.aquariumguys.com/asm-mini-g-skimmer.html</a>
I can't guide you where to buy it but here is a look for you.
I have used different models of this series including the mini-g operating various size tanks and systems and would not trade them for any other brand on the market.[/QUOTE]
It is in his price range but this skimmer will be running at its highest capacity (which is usually not acurate maybe for a fowlr but not a reef) I would go with somthing that is rated 100gallons or more...I have a skimmer on a 100 gallon system that is rated for 260gallons (ELOS NS1000)...

Not shooting you down X-Treme Reef just helping out

 

[myvwrock]

MRC and Octopus skimmers. For The Win
Chirs c

 

[weaglereefer]

dawgdude;378599 wrote: Coralife superskimmers are good only if you are very good at tuning a skimmer and have a very consistent water level that never changes.

+1

But properly setup and properly modded, they can hold their weight and are a good value. I paid $120 shipped for my SS 125 brand new and I'm not displeased with it. FWIW, if I had found this site first, I would have gone with an Octopus, and I'm planning to do that shortly here anyways.

 

[myvwrock]

X-Treme Reef Guy;378947 wrote: I was introducing up to 12-15 coral heads the size of a fist every week

 

[jeep9783]

Its the bio load that u are concerned about nutrient export is the key. U running a skimmer rated for 80 gallons on a comercial setup (76 gal). I am glad u don't do my maintanence. Man u keep making post like this u are going to get tore up on this fourm

Us that are more experienced can do things like that (I wouldn't recommend doing it) but u can. Someone that is lookin for a skimmer that isn't as experienced as u me or etc...donot recommend an under rated skimmer for a setup. It is already hard enough to make it threw the ups and downs of a reef tank even with the proper equipment letalone under rated equip. I just don't want to see a post from this person stating they are getting out of the hobby do to the fact of mis information

 

[jeep9783]

And what skimmer has moving parts if u r not including the motor? That's the only moving parts on any of my skimmers

 

[jeep9783]

U just can't tell a member (look at what section it is under "New member question and ans")

Just don't suggest something like this to a newbie. I had the same thing done to me and it took three skimmers for me to find one that auctually worked right and was app sized for my system.

This thread isn't how to use a under rated skimmer for my large tank. Not bashing just think about how things were when u started and how easier things could have been

 

[jeep9783]

What size octo?

 

[acroholic]

X-Treme Reef Guy;378854 wrote: Look at this ASM mini-g , it should fit nicely into the sump and is one of the most efficient on the market. http://www.aquariumguys.com/asm-mini-g-skimmer.html">http://www.aquariumguys.com/asm-mini-g-skimmer.html</a>
I can't guide you where to buy it but here is a look for you.
I have used different models of this series including the mini-g operating various size tanks and systems and would not trade them for any other brand on the market.[/QUOTE]

I don't see any issue with this post. Xtreme is relating his experience. This ASM may be underrated for all anyone knows. The skimmer is rated for the size tank gmpolan has, even at the higher end.

[QUOTE=][B]X-Treme Reef Guy;378947 wrote:[/B] I had one of the Mini G units operating a 76 Oceanic 1/2 round in a commercial environment. I was introducing up to 12-15 coral heads the size of a fist every week with zero chemical fluctuation or spikes. No home hobbyist will ever put this much stress on a system. Along with live rock and a refugium the system worked well.
The other positive to the unit is there are no moving parts to replace ( motor excluded).[/QUOTE]

I never really considered a healthy coral to be that much of an addition to a tank's bioload. The alge inside corals are basically plants. They actually consume nitrogenous waste rather than generate it. Considering Xtreme was selling out of this tank, the addition (new stock) and removal of old (sale) of coral heads cancels the bioload factor out.

[QUOTE=][B]X-Treme Reef Guy;378968 wrote:[/B] I am not sure why people have to tear each other up on the forum. Whether it is a hobbyist, a professional or a store.
We all should be able to relate what we have learned and used, then we can post for others to view and let them decide how to do their system. As everyone continues to discover, this is not an exact science.
If I am wrong about this , tell me and I will sign out.[/QUOTE]

I agree with you. You may be picking up some residual flack from your "Fish Store Insights" thread.
Dave

 

[jeep9783]

What size octo?

 

[jeep9783]

Wtf?

 

[myvwrock]

jeep9783;379004 wrote: What size octo?

Someone please answer his questions shouldn't have to ask twice.