Skimmer Q&A Thread
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mojo~
Skimmer Guy
The Vertex over the ASM in a heart beat. Another smaller but great skimmer is the WM as 150. For the 90g, Same as me
I would be looking at the following.
Vertex in 180
BK mini 180 gen 2
ATB 840
vertex in 100
wm as 150
wm S 150
wm= warner marine.
Even some of the tunze skimmers are pretty good for the $$.
Mojo~
tonyespinoza
Premium Member
Hey Mojo - So what's the smallest tank you'd put a Mini 200 Gen 2 on? (Have you tested it, or only the 180?).
mojo~
Skimmer Guy
Well This is the ATB I was talking about. Check this out. The price is right and it looks really cool.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1657301
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1657301
Orr2003
New member
Mojo
First let me say thanks for all the skimmer reviews you have done. It is greatly appreciated.
I am looking for a skimmer recommendation for my 400g tank.
Currently I am running a MRC MR7 with a hammerhead pump. The power consumption is one issue with this skimmer, but I am not really please with its performance either. So I am looking for a new skimmer. I have only used beckett skimmer so I dont really know to much about the newer type skimmer on the market. This is where u come in. LOL
Tank is 400g Barebottom
100g sump
65g fuge/frag tank
550lbs live rock
60+ SPS
15 small fish, plan on adding several larger fish soon
I am looking for a internal skimmer so I can redo my sump area.
Any suggestions?
First let me say thanks for all the skimmer reviews you have done. It is greatly appreciated.
I am looking for a skimmer recommendation for my 400g tank.
Currently I am running a MRC MR7 with a hammerhead pump. The power consumption is one issue with this skimmer, but I am not really please with its performance either. So I am looking for a new skimmer. I have only used beckett skimmer so I dont really know to much about the newer type skimmer on the market. This is where u come in. LOL
Tank is 400g Barebottom
100g sump
65g fuge/frag tank
550lbs live rock
60+ SPS
15 small fish, plan on adding several larger fish soon
I am looking for a internal skimmer so I can redo my sump area.
Any suggestions?
vanillagorila
It stings the nostrils
ATB large
Another what skimmer is best for my setup
Another what skimmer is best for my setup
Just read whole thead- WHEW! Thank you all so much, and especially MOJO for coming back and answering all these questions, researching, and posting your experiences.
You really do help all of us save time and money and probably corals by helping us make a better choice sooner.
I have a thread or two, here and there about my insane nitrate problem (cough80ppmcough)... I want to try vodka dosing, and in researching this, I am thinking my skimmer may be undersized.
I have a 60gal tank with a HOB fuge and a Euroreef sump (maybe like 20 gallons at most, probably usually has around 8-12 gals.. i really need to measure and actually calculate that
)
With rock displacement I figure I have roughly 70 gal NWV
mixed tank, mostly softy and LPS
I currently run the ASM Mini-G with a new G300 pump and no mods. It does not skim that great. In fact, since the new pump (a month ago) I have not emptied the cup more than twice. :-/
From other comments for other setups I have gathered that you recommended the MRC OF 100 as well as the Vertex IN 180
From these two I already lean to the vertex.
I have pretty decent space in my sump (prolly a good 10" by 10" for a skimmer footprint (though I must go confirm this!)
It seems I will need to put down a good $300 for this (maybe I can find someone on RC who is upgrading) but I am hoping not to go above that. I would prefer not a HOB, but I do have room in the stand for an external if that is best.
thanks so much!
Another what skimmer is best for my setup
Just read whole thead- WHEW! Thank you all so much, and especially MOJO for coming back and answering all these questions, researching, and posting your experiences.
You really do help all of us save time and money and probably corals by helping us make a better choice sooner.
I have a thread or two, here and there about my insane nitrate problem (cough80ppmcough)... I want to try vodka dosing, and in researching this, I am thinking my skimmer may be undersized.
I have a 60gal tank with a HOB fuge and a Euroreef sump (maybe like 20 gallons at most, probably usually has around 8-12 gals.. i really need to measure and actually calculate that
) With rock displacement I figure I have roughly 70 gal NWV
mixed tank, mostly softy and LPS
I currently run the ASM Mini-G with a new G300 pump and no mods. It does not skim that great. In fact, since the new pump (a month ago) I have not emptied the cup more than twice. :-/
From other comments for other setups I have gathered that you recommended the MRC OF 100 as well as the Vertex IN 180
From these two I already lean to the vertex.
I have pretty decent space in my sump (prolly a good 10" by 10" for a skimmer footprint (though I must go confirm this!)
It seems I will need to put down a good $300 for this (maybe I can find someone on RC who is upgrading) but I am hoping not to go above that. I would prefer not a HOB, but I do have room in the stand for an external if that is best.
thanks so much!
mojo~
Skimmer Guy
Re: Another what skimmer is best for my setup
Re: Another what skimmer is best for my setup
The Vertex in 180 is too big for that. it has a 8 inch body plus the pump off the side. MAybe look at the ocean force again. Or better yet maybe a Tunze skimmer. They have a small foot print though and will skim really well for your setup. If you are going to go vodka you should make sure you introduce some bacteria like microbacter 7 first. then wait about a week to start dosing vodka. start off really small doses and work your way up. The vodka will be your carbon source and you will need to skim that out.
Another good little skimmer for you would be the warner marine s 125. moves more water than the vertex in 80 and uses a sedra 5000 pump i believe. just another option.
Good luck with the dosing and skimmer.
Mojo~
Re: Another what skimmer is best for my setup
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15239103#post15239103 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeferoo
Just read whole thead- WHEW! Thank you all so much, and especially MOJO for coming back and answering all these questions, researching, and posting your experiences.
You really do help all of us save time and money and probably corals by helping us make a better choice sooner.
I have a thread or two, here and there about my insane nitrate problem (cough80ppmcough)... I want to try vodka dosing, and in researching this, I am thinking my skimmer may be undersized.
I have a 60gal tank with a HOB fuge and a Euroreef sump (maybe like 20 gallons at most, probably usually has around 8-12 gals.. i really need to measure and actually calculate that
With rock displacement I figure I have roughly 70 gal NWV
mixed tank, mostly softy and LPS
I currently run the ASM Mini-G with a new G300 pump and no mods. It does not skim that great. In fact, since the new pump (a month ago) I have not emptied the cup more than twice. :-/
From other comments for other setups I have gathered that you recommended the MRC OF 100 as well as the Vertex IN 180
From these two I already lean to the vertex.
I have pretty decent space in my sump (prolly a good 10" by 10" for a skimmer footprint (though I must go confirm this!)
It seems I will need to put down a good $300 for this (maybe I can find someone on RC who is upgrading) but I am hoping not to go above that. I would prefer not a HOB, but I do have room in the stand for an external if that is best.
thanks so much!
The Vertex in 180 is too big for that. it has a 8 inch body plus the pump off the side. MAybe look at the ocean force again. Or better yet maybe a Tunze skimmer. They have a small foot print though and will skim really well for your setup. If you are going to go vodka you should make sure you introduce some bacteria like microbacter 7 first. then wait about a week to start dosing vodka. start off really small doses and work your way up. The vodka will be your carbon source and you will need to skim that out.
Another good little skimmer for you would be the warner marine s 125. moves more water than the vertex in 80 and uses a sedra 5000 pump i believe. just another option.
Good luck with the dosing and skimmer.
Mojo~
mightyevil
New member
I have a 180 gallon tank and will be getting a sump (dont know the size yet, probably like a 60-75 gal). The DIY sump I have now is only about 40 gallons and people here are telling me its small for a 180. Anyway, I was wondering what kind of skimmer to get? I want what everyone wants, economic and reliable.
mojo~
Skimmer Guy
Well their are several nice ones to choose from. I would look at the following.
The ATB 1050
BK mini gen 2 200
Warner Marine as 200
MSX 250A
hurricone Cat 1
And the Vertex in 280 <--- This skimmer would be my budget pick.
THe hurricone and max with the askol pump would be a really ice skimmer for your tank and if you can swing the extra money I think it would be worth it long term. However what do you plan on keeping? you might be able to go a little smaller depending on what you stock list will be
Mojo~
The ATB 1050
BK mini gen 2 200
Warner Marine as 200
MSX 250A
hurricone Cat 1
And the Vertex in 280 <--- This skimmer would be my budget pick.
THe hurricone and max with the askol pump would be a really ice skimmer for your tank and if you can swing the extra money I think it would be worth it long term. However what do you plan on keeping? you might be able to go a little smaller depending on what you stock list will be
Mojo~
FiSHy sAy HeY
New member
Should I get a Vertex in 80, Vertex in 100, Octopus NW100, or a Octopus NW150 for a total of about 60 gallons?
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