Good skimmer?

[AquaWave523]

Can anyone recommend a good protein skimmer under $300 for a 90 gallon aquarium?

 

[joncat24]

MSX 200

 

[AquaWave523]

MSX 200, where can i get one?

 

[joncat24]

http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/c...Skimmers/c22_48/p132/MSX200/product_info.html

 

[Guygettnby]

there are alot of good skimmers for around that price range. like mentioned above the MSX 200 is a good skimmer and i personally like the ASM G1X

 

[AquaWave523]

Will this fit the Pro Clear 125 Wet/Dry tank? It seems fairly large, I use to have the Coralife Super Skimmer 125...and that was huge but it fit.

I will have a lot of fishes...maybe 8-12 in my 90 gallons. Do you think the 200 is enough or should i grab the MX 250?

 

[k9gunner]

If you can go with the 250, I would get that.

 

[evergreenreeftank]

I just ordered the Octo Extreme 200 with the purple pin wheel for my 120 reeftank. Can't wait to get my new system going!

 

[AquaWave523]

yeah is it larger in size though? I dont want that big of a skimmer hanging ont he back of my tank

 

[AquaWave523]

$379 for the 250 is really expensive...i was hoping to spend less than $300. Would the 200 work fine?

 

[addicted2reefin]

i would go with a octo dnwb personnaly. im getting a dnwb-150 for my 75. a 200 for 329 would be good too. and if it doesnt fit u can mount it external.

 

[Ken_wied]

Check out the Octo DNW 150 - Recirculating skimmer - sets up outside of your sump if you have the space for it. 259.00 at aqua cave. mine works well for my 90g

 

[nikon187]

the MSX is in sump only so you don't have to worry about it hanging off the back of your tank. The 250 needs a minimum space inside the sump of 13"X 18". How big a space do you have to work with?

 

[addicted2reefin]

ken did u get the new model or older model

 

[stage3-s4]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15437346#post15437346 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ken_wied
Check out the Octo DNW 150 - Recirculating skimmer - sets up outside of your sump if you have the space for it. 259.00 at aqua cave. mine works well for my 90g

Yes i deff recommend this skimmer as well. I think they are one of the best

http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus-dnwb-150-br-recirculating-protein-br-skimmer-2591.html

 

[netboy]

Salty Critter has a used Warner Marine AS-150 for $300.

 

[AquaWave523]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15437431#post15437431 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nikon187
the MSX is in sump only so you don't have to worry about it hanging off the back of your tank. The 250 needs a minimum space inside the sump of 13"X 18". How big a space do you have to work with?

I have no idea, the sump tank i have is a PRO CLEAR 125 Wet/DRY.......

Sump Tank picture

 

[Milhouse]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15438373#post15438373 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by AquaWave523
I have no idea, the sump tank i have is a PRO CLEAR 125 Wet/DRY.......

Sump Tank picture

Measuring your sump is "Step 1" in your road to success. Otherwise, you're waisting your time.

 

[AquaWave523]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15438479#post15438479 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Milhouse
Measuring your sump is "Step 1" in your road to success. Otherwise, you're waisting your time.

Well thanks buddy, you're real helpful.

 

[Milhouse]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15438534#post15438534 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by AquaWave523
Well thanks buddy, you're real helpful.

Actually it's very helpful advice. If you don't know the size of your sump, no one can really make a suggestion for a skimmer for you. You said you have no idea the size and then said "it's a....". No one is gonna look it up for you. Go measure it. That way you'll know what you can or can't have. It's pretty simple advice. Sorry if it comes of "jerkish" but dude, really?