<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15486741#post15486741 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sangogo
Hi all,
Since I see nothing in here about the compartment size of the sump, height clearance, bioload, etc, I am going to qualify my comments with mine are generic suggestions only and not customized to your system. From what I have read, all others are equipment opinions only and may or may not be a best fit, or work at all with your system, due to physical restrictions.
I'm going to be upgrading my setup from my current 50 gallon setup to a 150 gallon setup. As a result, I am looking for a new skimmer. I realize that the market is always changing, companies are going out of business and new things are always coming on the market. As a result, I like to re-ask this question instead of going through the archives.
What would you consider the best skimmer currently on the market? For your system, the Bubble King Deluxe 200 Internal .
Based on reviews I read online, I purchased an AquaC EV-180 Protein Skimmer w/ JG Fitting + Mag-Drive 7 Pump. This was a pain in the *** to clean, the pump was actually pretty noisy and the skimmer itself was not consistent. While I hear that many people get great results from this skimmer, a friend of mine and I have not.
Prior to that, I used a cheap no-name skimmer that was pretty good, but did not have much capacity.
I like quiet and I like easy to clean. THE BK will be quiet and easy to clean. I have heard that Euro-reef is very good, but I can't seem to locate many retailers carrying this. My friend likes the Octopus series. In general, I try to get as many opinions as I can before making a final purchase.
Also, if you have any online retailers you recommend for this, please let me know. http://www.premiumaquatics.com/ Talk to Jeremy B.
Thanks!