ReeferMO85
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What is the best skimmer for a 75 gal. tank with a decent bio-load?
It seems everyone has a different idea which the best is.
It seems everyone has a different idea which the best is.
Best Skimmer
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antony1103
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I use an ASM G-3. It is a little overkill but i plan to beef up the bio-load in the tank in the near future. I pull out half a cup of nasty stuff a day, dry skimming.
ReeferMO85
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I read that ASM are unreliable because they are hand made, some are good and some are not. Is that true? How does yours work?
trippyl
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I don't think there is a difference of opinion here at all. The fact is the more you can afford the better skimmer you are gonna get.
I have a 75, and i use the AquaC Remora Pro with a souped up (mag 7) pump driving it. I've also moved it to the sump and converted it to work like an urchin. Of course, if I had 2 gees lying around, I'd get the deltec that has the automatically cleaning brushes for the collection tube. Would it make a huge difference? Maybe not, but there is no question that the skimmer is all important, and price does matter.
I have a 75, and i use the AquaC Remora Pro with a souped up (mag 7) pump driving it. I've also moved it to the sump and converted it to work like an urchin. Of course, if I had 2 gees lying around, I'd get the deltec that has the automatically cleaning brushes for the collection tube. Would it make a huge difference? Maybe not, but there is no question that the skimmer is all important, and price does matter.
antony1103
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It took a week to break it in but once i did it was one of the best skimmers i have ever owned. (not that i owned many before it)
FishNutzBoi
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Skilter...
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bskiba
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I would aim for a 6inch by 24 inch skimmer. the g-3 is a good option. the Euroreef new rs series will be the same thing but a little better and better build quality. the octopus skimmers are nice- slight decrease in performance(which I haven't seen) but killer price. I have owned all three and so far I like the er and octopus best. Deltects are great skimmers a little better than the ones above but double the price. H+s will be the top along with bubbleking. Beckett skimmers will be overkill on a small tank imo but they work good if kept clean.
Summary any needlewheel 6inch tube that is 24 inches or so will be what you want. all listed above will skim as good as needed and a little better.
Summary any needlewheel 6inch tube that is 24 inches or so will be what you want. all listed above will skim as good as needed and a little better.
