another skimmer question.

[wrenchhead]

Is there a link to some info, pros and cons,and ways that different skimmers work.I am going to upgrade my skimmer soon but I dont know the best styles to get.I cant afford to spend $400 dollars on a skimmer.I might do a diy one but I need some info first.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180100289307
This is one I was thinking of.

 

[vidrine7322]

euro-reef rs 80 extruded acrylic, 178.99 and it hsould work fine with you tank if it's moderatley stocked.

 

[luke33]

Check out teh woot lol odyssea skimmer thread, its kinda long, but if you want a good inexpensive skimmer, check it out

 

[wrenchhead]

Is the one I have a link to no good?
I am not really sure what the best style of skimmer is.
needle wheel,becket,venturi,downdraft,the ones with air diffusser?

 

[skwirl]

well it depends on what you like. if noise, size, and having to run external pumps dont matter, then beckett skimmers are hard to beat in my limited experience. i had an mrc mr2, and i can even imagine another style skimmer being that powerful. its like it forces the protien out of your system. if you like beckett, see if you can find a used mr2. its a lil oversized for your tank, but that never hurts.
try to get one with the new style beckett it makes alot of difference.

 

[wrenchhead]

Well in your opinions what is the best style of skimmer and why?
See I don't know what I like I have a coral life super skimmer right now and that's all I have ever owned.