Skimmer Q&A Thread
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H.reidi.MN
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What's an affordable skimmer for a 20 gal with 10 gal sump? Seen the eshopps nano..
PeTe PoLyP
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Hey, I'm.happy to have.come across this thread. I'm setting up a 40 breeder sps tank with 40 breeder sump. I plan to use biopellets and have several skimmers in mind. I want the best.fit for my needs. Choices are, bm curve 5 or seaside aquatics es5, seaside aquatics cs5.5, reef octopus nwb110, reef dynamics ins80. The reason the curve 5 and seaside aquatic es5 are both on the list is because the es5 uses the sicce pump. Which one of these would be the best fit?
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PeTe PoLyP
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I forgot one more, aquamaxx cones Co-1
Bolo101673
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Mojo,
I'm setting up a 120gal display with 30gal sump. I have 15.5" x 10" of space in my sump. I'm starting with fish only that will be at a medium bio load and eventually add corals. I'd like to stay under $500. Thinking SRO xp-2000 or life reef sv3-24 or perhaps diablo DC-170? Any input greatly appreciated!
I'm setting up a 120gal display with 30gal sump. I have 15.5" x 10" of space in my sump. I'm starting with fish only that will be at a medium bio load and eventually add corals. I'd like to stay under $500. Thinking SRO xp-2000 or life reef sv3-24 or perhaps diablo DC-170? Any input greatly appreciated!
Drae
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The Aquamaxx has the better pumps by far. They also perform just as well at a fraction of the cost. I've ran both brands and I like the Aquamaxx better.
Drae
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The eshopps nano is a joke imo. Look into seaside aquatics or aquamaxx.
Drae
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A very good skimmer. Well balanced and very quiet.
Drae
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No experience with life reef but I've heard nothing but good about them.
PeTe PoLyP
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I already pulled the trigger on the curve 5 today. Hope it works well for me
Drae
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The seaside Aquatics es5 is the same skimmer with a sicce pump... I don't understand why people go with the Bubble Magus over the Seaside Aquatics.
PeTe PoLyP
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I got an awesome deal.on it. I can actually buy the sicce pump and.still not equal the pricetag of the seaside aquatics es5. I figure I will be buying the sicce and keeping the rock pump for a temporary replacement if the sicce ever needs.an.impeller or replaced.
Zacktosterone
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Mojo! I hope you read this
I hope this is the place to be for Protein skimmers!!! I didn't want to read the entire thread because i would be there for days so if I missed an answer to my question i apologize!
I have a 90 gallon, there's a very very small chance that i would be upgrading in the future to a 180 gallon so the skimmer would be temporary for the 180 untill i purchased a larger one, and that's if i even buy a bigger tank or even a 180, i might go for a 240, what's a reliable in sump skimmer that can handle a heavy bioload that's around 300 bucks or less. Thanks everyone
I hope this is the place to be for Protein skimmers!!! I didn't want to read the entire thread because i would be there for days so if I missed an answer to my question i apologize!
I have a 90 gallon, there's a very very small chance that i would be upgrading in the future to a 180 gallon so the skimmer would be temporary for the 180 untill i purchased a larger one, and that's if i even buy a bigger tank or even a 180, i might go for a 240, what's a reliable in sump skimmer that can handle a heavy bioload that's around 300 bucks or less. Thanks everyone
ridetheducati
20 and Over Club
Your post is confusing. Are you looking for a skimmer for a 90g or 240g?
With a $300 budget, your best bet is to look for an used model.
Zacktosterone
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lol sorry. I'm looking for a skimmer that can handle the light bioload of a 180 but can handle a heavy bioload of a 90
reeftivo
Skim junkie
if you want new for 300 then the EM200 or just keep an eye out on the FS equip forums for something used
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