Budget skimmer recommendations

[Scuba_Steve]

I've been out of the game for a while, and I know there are a ton of new products out there. So I consider myself being back in newbieland!

I am planning my build. I am going to custom build an 18" cube with an additional 2" overflow in back.

My sump will also be custom built, so exact footprint requirements are nonexistent. I can build the sump around the skimmer.

With all that being said, I am on a budget. No set dollar amount, but the cheaper the better. I do not want to sacrifice functionality though. I want the best, cheap, smallish footprint skimmer on the market.

Cones are interesting to me, although they are always too expensive. I also like the DIY avast cone kit, but again, it's a bit more than I want to spend.

Thanks!

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[Vorog]

Bubble magus makes a good low cost skimmer. I have one on my nano and it does very well


-Robert

 

[Reef Frog]

Have you looked at the new Eshopps line (spelling ?) No personal experience running them but have seen them at work in a LFS & they seem to pull out copious crud. My impression they e positioned the product as a value brand. Maybe worth a look. I think I saw an owner thread in the Equipment forum.

 

[Scuba_Steve]

Any opinions on this one?

SC Aquariums SCA-301 Protein Skimmer, 65 gal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CML49CK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KXFsxb9BA8VVJ

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[Brieninsac]

When I was looking the Bubble Magnus Curve 5 was one of the cheapest at $200. It's worked fine for me so far. My biggest hurtle has been learning how to dial it in and what causes it to overflow occasionally.

 

[homer1475]

I have the SCA 302 which is just slightly bigger. It pulls a ton of dark skimmate. Great skimmer at a decent price.

There is an entire thread in the equipment forum about the 301 and what mods can be done to it to make it better.

 

[Scuba_Steve]

I think I'll get the SCA 301. Thanks everyone!

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