Best Skimmer $ no object

[Mikel_Tee]

Hey guys,

I have a 130g reef tank fully stocked with fish and all types of corals. I have a reef octopus skimmer, and its a PITA to calibrate. One day it will suck out an inch of tar, and the next it will be overflowing. I feed minimal flake and am not sticking my hand in there. I hate this skimmer.

I have money... don't care about the cost as long as it is THE BEST.

I guess I should mention that I need an in sump skimmer. Don't want any fancy out of tank skimmer setup. Just one that will sit in my sump and get rid of the crap.

Thanks!

 

[Enzel]

I would say either bubble king supermarin, bubble king or a vertex alpha cone

 

[SaragassumR]

I've been happy with my SWC Xtreme 200. It pulls a consistent amount of crud from my 180g.

 

[k.tran]

bubble king deluxe 200 or 250 for your setup. Thats the best of the best

 

[gasbatalla]

Atb 840

 

[Mikel_Tee]

Wow this forum is hot! I just posted that before dinner and.... bam
Info out the wazoo. I got lots of research ahead of me. Thanks so much for your opinions!!!!

 

[rkaires]

ATB 840 or Supermarin 200.

 

[ritter6788]

Wow this forum is hot! I just posted that before dinner and.... bam
Info out the wazoo. I got lots of research ahead of me. Thanks so much for your opinions!!!!

Looks like you've been helpful too with your 2 posts. My Octopus works fine you just have it set wrong if it's overflowing. Lower the internal water level and/or adjust your water level in the sump and keep it steady. Same as any other in sump skimmer.

 

[ludiNano]

Bk supermarin is best out there

 

[rkaires]

Bk supermarin is best out there

That seems to be the general consensus.

Too bad they don't walk themselves to the sink and clean the collection cup for you for the price.

 

[Mikel_Tee]

Looks like you've been helpful too with your 2 posts. My Octopus works fine you just have it set wrong if it's overflowing. Lower the internal water level and/or adjust your water level in the sump and keep it steady. Same as any other in sump skimmer.

I have a top off system so the level is constantly maintained. I know how to set it, and do properly set it. Unfortunately, the level where I set the height of micro bubbles changes for no apparent reason. I am aware that there will be a slight change if I put my hand in the display tank, or feed frozen treats, but that occurs rarely.... just because I cant get the damn thing to stay at a constant level. Its not new either... been dealing with this for 5 months. Got the Red Slime twice because of it!

 

[mojo~]

atb 840 or supermarin 200.

+1

 

[USC-fan]

I would get an external NW skimmer. Bubble king sells them or ATB.

The best part about external skimmer it doesnt matter where the water level in the sump is it will not matter. You can run these insump, that is how i have mine. They are true, set and forget skimmers.

 

[ritter6788]

Too bad they don't walk themselves to the sink and clean the collection cup for you for the price.

:eek1: Woah! I just looked those up. For that price I could hire someone to do water changes for me. :lmao:

Edit: Looks like you can get a self cleaning head kit for the meager price of...$1250.95!!!
http://premiumaquatics.com/store/me..._Code=RE-SCH-SM300&Category_Code=bk-selfclean

 

[attaboy]

skimmer

skimmer

No thumbs up for Deltec????

 

[cindre2000]

I am running an I-Tech 100 on my 120g, and I love it. If you really want some powerful skimming your could pick up the I-Tech 200.

 

[Stanley-Reefer]

Deltec SC2560

I think space and needs govern all, but for my 175 it has been night and day.