Skimmer (opinions please)

[Chris Lakies]

Looking at upgrading my 15 gallon to a 40 breeder and 15 gallon sump (50 gallons total).

Want a good cone type skimmer.

Looking at spending no more than $400.

 

[Chris Lakies]

Ok so i guess i'll start the discussion :spin2:

Here are some that I am considering:

Sea Side Aquatics CS2:
http://www.saltysupply.com/Sea-Side-Aquatics-CS2-Skimmer-p/ssa1113.htm

Bubble Magus BM NAC 8:
http://www.saltysupply.com/Bubble-Magus-BM-NAC8-p/bm1135.htm

Warner Marine MF Kone 181 Skimmer:
http://www.pacificeastaquaculture.com/Warner-Marine-MF-Kone-181-Skimmer-Prodview.html

SWC Extreme Mini S:
http://www.saltwaterconnection.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=77

SWC Extreme 160:
http://www.saltwaterconnection.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=116

 

[moondoggy4]

I would get the Sea Side Aquatics CS1 not the 2.

 

[lolgranny]

I have a BM NAC-6 on my 40g breeder + 20g(L) sump. Its a beast

I would also look into the Octopus Extreme 160

ORRRR spend 450 and get THIS! mmmm

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/super-reef-octopus-xp2000-internal-sro-xp2000i.html

 

[Saltwatercoral2]

i vote sro xp1000sss... Thats what i use on mine..

 

[Reefsi]

For that size and water volume. All you need is a 90g or 135g rated skimmer. Personally i use a 135 AquaEuro USA on my 80g SPS and my nutrient levels are always at 0, along with phosphates may get 0.10. I love the skimmer it seems to skim well and out of all my skimmers its my favorite. Give them a look.

 

[Reefsi]

Also what do you plan on keeping in the tank? How many fish? Determining your bio load will better help you decide on your skimmer.

 

[Chris Lakies]

Its going to be mostly SPS with a few softies...

I would say a medium fish load but fed heavy to keep happy and fat.

Kinda narrowing the list down to:

This looks interesting....
The reef octo Diablo:
http://www.saltysupply.com/Reef-Octopus-Diablo-2500-Protein-Skimmer-p/oc1050.htm

BM Nac 8: (I like the design of the bubble plate better in this than the 7.)
http://www.saltysupply.com/Bubble-Magus-BM-NAC8-p/bm1135.htm
or
BM Nac 7:
http://www.saltysupply.com/Bubble-Magus-BM-NAC7-Cone-130-180-Gallons-p/bm1139.htm

SSA CS1:
http://www.saltysupply.com/Sea-Side-Aquatics-CS1-Skimmer-p/ssa1111.htm

SWC Xtreme 160:
http://www.saltwaterconnection.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=116

 

[Reef or Die]

My votes. SWC 160 or BM NAC8!!
Think you would be happy with the SWC

 

[scootyman]

I would go with an swc 160!! Gets my vote.

 

[Chris Lakies]

Bonus! They come with a better bubble plate now!!

 

[solitude127]

SSA1 get my vote, you can't beat that pump.