300 fowlr suggestions on skimmer

[marinerules]

I have a 300 gallon aquarium including the 55 gallon sump
I have had both the e shoppes hang on and coralife hang on skimmers on smaller tanks but not a aquarium this size

I defiantly want a few tangs butterfly's. maybe a lion fish

Currently all I have are 6 damsels and a yellow eyed tang

I thought about buying a sedra 900 pump and making a custom skimmer out of clear PVC for the sump. I a also looked at some asm skimmers. I don't care to buy a good skimmer but I'm not paying over 300 for one right now

 

[jjk_reef00]

Just look on the used equipment forum and wait for a good deal. Also check your local reef forum and craigslist. Since your tank isn't heavily stocked you can hold off on a skimmer until you find a used one at a good price. A skimmer is the last thing you want to shortcut IMO.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Reef Octopus 6000 int or ext if it cant fit in the sump.

 

[jjk_reef00]

I'm not paying over 300 for one right now

Reef Octopus 6000 int or ext if it cant fit in the sump.

I don't think the 6000 will fit his budget, but SRO makes reasonably priced skimmers that perfrom well.