skimmer for 120?

[supermarvin76]

I am in the planning stages for a 120, and am looking for a decent skimmer. I have been thinking of one of the ASM models of MAYBE a Euroskimmer.

Any advice, or tips is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[USC-fan]

how much are you looking to spend? Also how much room do you have for the skimmer?

 

[kodyboy]

it is hard to help not knowing funds/footprint and height restrictions

 

[supermarvin76]

Thanks for the quick replies, and sorry for the lack of info....

Having just begun the planning stages, I am very open as to the size. As far as the price, I am thinking in the $250 range. MAYBE can push $300.

Thank tank I am planning is a 120, but I am a fan of HUGE sumps / refugiums. So.....

 

[USC-fan]

my vote would be for the AE Classic 400

http://www.reefnut.com/reefshop/product_info.php?cPath=47&products_id=114

here is a good thread with a lot of info on them.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1070192

 

[kodyboy]

I will second the aquaeuro classic 400, especially since you like large sumps! (You will need the room)

 

[supermarvin76]

That is a killer skimmer! I would like one of those, but......
It looks HGE in that sump. I guess I didn't really mean that I like sumps that big. I mean I do, but I thinking that I would like to keep everything under the stand.

I looked at the dimensions on reefnut, and with the AE 400, there should still be room in a 50 breeder for a fuge and the return, then I look at the photo on here, and I think again.

What is the advantage of 3 pumps? Just more water and bubbles?

Also, I am thinking more pumps= more watts= more heat. Am I correct in thinking this?

Now I am thinking of a ASM G3 or a AE 250.

Anyone?

Thanks!

 

[kodyboy]

ae 250

 

[skwirl]

i just ordered my ae classic 400. hopefully it will be here on friday. i will post pics, and let ya know what i think.

 

[supermarvin76]

I would really appreciate a post here about your ae classic 400. I am not too sure about the 3 pumps and the size. It is a monster. I am concerend about the complete power comsumption of the set up and am thinking that 3 pumps will not help.

 

[kodyboy]

each pump draws 40 watts, so all three = 120 watts, not too much really