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Reef Discussion => Equipment => Topic started by: Secondgen on December 20, 2007, 00:53:08

Title: Skimmer selection?
Post by: Secondgen on December 20, 2007, 00:53:08

I would like some opinions for a good skimmer in the $200 range for a 75 gallon reef system with a 20L fuge. It does not have to be the best name brand or anything like that it just has to do a good job. All opinions appreciated. God bless.

Title: Re: Skimmer selection?
Post by: micki on December 20, 2007, 06:05:48

I like the ASM series. :)

Title: Re: Skimmer selection?
Post by: ohioreef on December 20, 2007, 07:25:13

I second the ASM suggestion put forward by Micki. I am running an ASM Mini-G on my 75. I have been pleased with its performance. At the time I got it I paid $99, but I suspect it's probably a good bit higher than that now.

Title: Re: Skimmer selection?
Post by: JoeAyers on December 20, 2007, 08:15:51

I really like my Octopus.

http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/catalog/Protein-Skimmers-Octopus-Skimmers/c22_35/p48/Octopus-Needlewheel-200/product_info.html

Joe

Title: Re: Skimmer selection?
Post by: Viggen on December 20, 2007, 08:48:55

If you wouldn't mind used, check out reefcentral's classifieds.  There is a ASM G4X for $275 & several other skimmers in your pricerange available. 

Title: Re: Skimmer selection?
Post by: saltybuckeye on December 20, 2007, 15:11:23

I have had  an asm and octopus skimmer.Both are very good for the money.The octopus seamed a little sturdier and i liked the union from the skimmer to the collection cup better too.Could't complain about either one performance wise though.

Title: Re: Skimmer selection?
Post by: Secondgen on December 20, 2007, 15:42:26

Thanks for the suggestion all. My initial thought was an ASM I just didn't know if the smaller ones performed like the big ones. I have also heard great things about the octo skimmers elsewhere. Like I said this is for my friends tank. He bought a Coralife about a year ago and it has been giving him problems ever since. Thanks all, and God bless.

Title: Re: Skimmer selection?
Post by: ohioreef on December 20, 2007, 15:45:25

I noticed that the Octopuss skimmers looked a lot like the ASM skimmers.

Title: Re: Skimmer selection?
Post by: Baggerhog on December 21, 2007, 09:52:21

I would reccomend the Turbo-Floater Multi, you can pick-up a nice used one on Reef Central for about a hundred. They skim great.

Title: Re: Skimmer selection?
Post by: Baggerhog on December 21, 2007, 10:04:49

Here is one on RC for sale.


http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1270118 (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1270118)

Title: Re: Skimmer selection?
Post by: Secondgen on December 21, 2007, 15:09:56

Thanks Baggerhog I will keep that in mind. I have always wondered how well the Turbo-Floaters work.

Title: Re: Skimmer selection?
Post by: Baggerhog on December 21, 2007, 23:08:38

I have a six foot model and I love it.

Title: Re: Skimmer selection?
Post by: Viggen on December 22, 2007, 11:04:51

If you are interested in the octopus or extreme skimmers,  a guy in KY is selling them on ebay for $160 + $15 shipping