Skimmer suggestions

[jimbo78]

About to get a 60 cube with about a 20g capacity sump. It will be able to have a skimmer with up to a 10x14 footprint. I would like to buy new but I don't want to spend a lot. I know there are a lot of knock offs out there also. Is there anything under 200 that would be good. Looking for something that has a maximum capacity of 160 or more.
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[rroselavy]

For a 60g, a skimmer with a 5" body, 2.75" neck, and 420 lph of air would be sufficient and more within your budget, but it sounds as if you are asking for a 6" body, 3.5" neck, and 720+lph of air. That's a tall request for $200.

Closest thing I see now is the AquaMaxx Cone 2 In-Sump Protein Skimmer now on sale at Marine Depot for $253.48. Research before you buy.

 

[rps3]

Bubble Magus Curve 5 sounds like it fits the bill without getting technical. It's rated 140g on a light load and 60g heavy. Small foot print and works very well. Easy to disassemble and clean.

 

[rroselavy]

The Bubble Magus Curve 5 would probably work well on a 60-80g, but the 140g rating that the manufacturer claims seems dubious to me. Looks like that skimmer is sized similarly to a 5", 2.75" neck, 420lph skimmer that I mentioned before. Don't take my word for it, take this guys:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdTQNiReNIo

The Curve 5 requires a water depth of 9.5"-11". That is pretty deep!

 

[dbenyo]

I can sell you this for $175 would be great on a 60 cube...

I have the 1350 on my 180 and love it. I bought this for a 60 cube I never set up.

http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=48&products_id=202

 

[nivram]

There was a guy selling a SRO1000 for $100 at the swap meet. That wouldve been perfect.

 

[jimbo78]

Marvin, I do you know who that was and if he sold it

 

[nivram]

Marvin, I do you know who that was and if he sold it

Tdhnry is his username. Send him a PM.

 

[thedragon]

I'm gonna be selling my skim sm121 I have on my 60 cube, I'll let it go for $125

 

[Jurg]

I got an email from BRS that they will discount the vertex 130 on Black Friday for 199 usually 329.

 

[ninjamini]

I got an email from BRS that they will discount the vertex 130 on Black Friday for 199 usually 329.

Yep it's on their Facebook page.