Protein skimmer for 300 gal
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Vegas_ReefMan
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ASM are junk! I bought a G2 and it sucks. Dont get an ASM, people love them, why? Because they are cheap, I agree cheap in price, cheap in quality, and cheap in results!
You should look into a Reef Octopus skimmer (AKA Pacific Coast Imports) They're much better built than ASM and performas well if not better than ER. And cheaper too. I don't agree with The statement above about "cheap in price, cheap in quality, and cheap in results!" because in the case of the Reef Octopus this is just not true. Check it out for yourself there is a huge thread on this new skimmer.
http://reeftanksupply.com
http://customaquatics.com
http://octopusskimmer.com
http://reeftanksupply.com
http://customaquatics.com
http://octopusskimmer.com
zaireguy
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I had a g4x that will pull the chrome off a hitch ball.Ihad a euro reef was a good skimmer but over priced..I liked the asm so much I just got a g6
deltec and h&s are great if you have the money.But don`t bash asm cause they don`t cost over a 1,000.they are a very nice skimmer and work great..imo
deltec and h&s are great if you have the money.But don`t bash asm cause they don`t cost over a 1,000.they are a very nice skimmer and work great..imo
Jim_S
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If I had a 300+ gallon tank, you better bet I wouldn't be looking for "the best deal" on a skimmer. JMHO.
Becketts are a good choice. Look into Barr Aquatics and My Reef Creations.
NW are also good. They tend to be more pricey then other skimmers, but you can make up the difference in electricity used. Euro-reef, ASM, Deltec and H&S are all good choices. With the amount of money I have invested in my tanks, I'm never looking for the cheapest way to solve a problem.
This is a tough question to ask. There seems to be some sort of facist movement spearheaded be dhnguyen and rich conley on geting people to buy a reef octopus. Its almost getting worse then the Deltec people pushing their favorite products.
But your best bet is do some research, find you budget and needs, then go from there.
HTH
Jim
Becketts are a good choice. Look into Barr Aquatics and My Reef Creations.
NW are also good. They tend to be more pricey then other skimmers, but you can make up the difference in electricity used. Euro-reef, ASM, Deltec and H&S are all good choices. With the amount of money I have invested in my tanks, I'm never looking for the cheapest way to solve a problem.
This is a tough question to ask. There seems to be some sort of facist movement spearheaded be dhnguyen and rich conley on geting people to buy a reef octopus. Its almost getting worse then the Deltec people pushing their favorite products.
But your best bet is do some research, find you budget and needs, then go from there.
HTH
Jim
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CoralFiend
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If you want a beast of a skimmer for a reasonable, but not cheap price, you might want to at least look at the ReefMaina line. I wouldn't be looking for a cheap skimmer for a 300 gallon tank.
www.reefmania.net
There is a thread about someone that has one of these skimmers if you want to check it out:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=688951&perpage=25&pagenumber=6
www.reefmania.net
There is a thread about someone that has one of these skimmers if you want to check it out:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=688951&perpage=25&pagenumber=6
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Beenalongtime79
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The OR 3700s are far superior to the Sedra 9000 NW pumps. I have both and I am just amazed at the difference in performance between the two in terms of power...
The sedra 9000 is grossly underpowered and actually more expensive!!!
If you want to get a great skimmer with a lot of neat features, (Wet neck, twist lock flange, tapered cone neck to ease bubbles up the neck) Get a Spazz skimmer! He also does custom NWs for his skimmers so you can get a really,really efficient skimmer from him... something that no one else will do for you. However, if you don't want a custom fit pump, then he can always throw on a couple OR 3700s on there for your convenience.
That man makes good stuff and he is THE only manufacturer out there (besides the big boys: H&S, Deltec, ER, PCI now) that makes his skimmers with the tapering cone neck, which IMO is actually very important for keeping the bubbles from coalescing before they reach the neck for a more efficient skim.
Plus, you've gotta love his twist lock flange.
Peace,
John H.
The sedra 9000 is grossly underpowered and actually more expensive!!!
If you want to get a great skimmer with a lot of neat features, (Wet neck, twist lock flange, tapered cone neck to ease bubbles up the neck) Get a Spazz skimmer! He also does custom NWs for his skimmers so you can get a really,really efficient skimmer from him... something that no one else will do for you. However, if you don't want a custom fit pump, then he can always throw on a couple OR 3700s on there for your convenience.
That man makes good stuff and he is THE only manufacturer out there (besides the big boys: H&S, Deltec, ER, PCI now) that makes his skimmers with the tapering cone neck, which IMO is actually very important for keeping the bubbles from coalescing before they reach the neck for a more efficient skim.
Plus, you've gotta love his twist lock flange. Peace,
John H.
Fliger
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These threads are practically all worthless. In order to recommend the right skimmer you need to know - what kind of livestock, how much, SPS or just reef, FOWLR, under tank or tank room, BUDGET, is electricity a concern ......
No offense meant, but every skimmer thread goes down the same road, unless all of the above (and more) is specified - then sometimes they still go down this road. ;-)
No offense meant, but every skimmer thread goes down the same road, unless all of the above (and more) is specified - then sometimes they still go down this road. ;-)
Beenalongtime79
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Skimmer has one OR 3700 pump on it and pulls 14-15 SCFH when it plugged into the Dwyer flow meter. It probably pulls 17 SCFH if not plugged into the Dwyer.
For comparison, the sedra 9000 in place of the OR 3700 pulled only 4-5 SCFH.
A surprisingly weak pump IME.Peace,
John H.
Beenalongtime79
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Fliger, stop ruining everybody's fun!!! It allows us all to wax poetic about our love for our skimmers.
IBASSFSH
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Here is my recommendation, Deltec AP902. My set up is just under 400 gallons total water volume.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=829315
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Here is my recommendation, Deltec AP902. My set up is just under 400 gallons total water volume.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=829315
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