I am getting back into reef tanks and setting up a 72 bow tank. I will primarily have soft corals, but anticipate it having a high fish bioload. Any recommendations on a complete skimmer (pump included) under $450? I need to fit it in the sump under the tank, so can't have a huge footprint.
Best Skimmer Under $450
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GSMclowns
A Reef Enthusiast
I like ReefDynamic skimmers, they used to be called EuroReef.
http://www.reefdynamics.com/INS150-Protein-Skimmer-p/ins150.htm
This is a bit more money but still pretty close to your budget.
Or this Reef Octopus
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-classic-225-internal-protein-skimmer.html
very small footprint because the pump is inside the skimmer body
http://www.reefdynamics.com/INS150-Protein-Skimmer-p/ins150.htm
This is a bit more money but still pretty close to your budget.
Or this Reef Octopus
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-classic-225-internal-protein-skimmer.html
very small footprint because the pump is inside the skimmer body
Webmanny
Active member
I can't say enough good things about this skimmer. You will love it and not even spend half of your budget.
http://www.fish-street.com/coral_box_d700_dc_skimmer
http://www.fish-street.com/coral_box_d700_dc_skimmer
I guess what you're really asking is what's the best skimmer under $450 that will fit in the sump of your 72 bowfront tank.
My advice would be to first select your sump and then determine how much room you have for a skimmer (including height), keeping in mind that many skimmers, including SROs, need to be elevated above the sump level to perform properly. I'd also recommend that you not just look for the best skimmer that fits the sump and that costs under $450. Because you may end up with a skimmer that would kill on a 180 tank but not perform adequately on a 72. IME, bigger is definitely not necessarily better when selecting a skimmer for a particular tank.
Good luck,
Mike
My advice would be to first select your sump and then determine how much room you have for a skimmer (including height), keeping in mind that many skimmers, including SROs, need to be elevated above the sump level to perform properly. I'd also recommend that you not just look for the best skimmer that fits the sump and that costs under $450. Because you may end up with a skimmer that would kill on a 180 tank but not perform adequately on a 72. IME, bigger is definitely not necessarily better when selecting a skimmer for a particular tank.
Good luck,
Mike
moondoggy4
Team RC
^^^^^^ 2nd that.
BigCountry74
New member
i would get the largest most bad *** skimmer you can afford man. 72g your wanting 2-3x so 150g rated at least
moondoggy4
Team RC
Aqua Maxx EM100, I would look at skimmer with the pump under the body.
scooter31707
New member
JNS or Aquamaxx
Best Skimmer Under $450
When I first saw this thread I didn't want to say it but I knew it was just a matter of time before the aquamaxx/jns train started. I wish we could have a sticky with the 10 current most highly recommended skimmers. Personally I'm waiting for the release of the Q series by aquamaxx/jns I wanna see how much they will retail for.
When I first saw this thread I didn't want to say it but I knew it was just a matter of time before the aquamaxx/jns train started. I wish we could have a sticky with the 10 current most highly recommended skimmers. Personally I'm waiting for the release of the Q series by aquamaxx/jns I wanna see how much they will retail for.
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