what skimmer to get?

[cowdust9]

hello, i have a 210 reef ready tank and im trying to find out what skimmer i should get? I would like to spend anywhere from 500 to 600 on the skimmer and would like it to be an internal one. I have an octo 200 but its older and i was going to run that on my 90 so just want to get an idea of where i should start?

Thanks

 

[JRF]

Hi, you will get a ton of different opinions on this, but that is a good thing.
I recommend the AeroFoamer from www.reefconcepts.com great high end skimmer, check them out!

 

[GoToSleep]

I have the same question but for a bigger tank... about 750 gal system volume. I'm not quite as limited on the budget but I'm not looking to burn money just to smell the smoke.

 

[fishypets]

GoToSleep check out Bubble King skimmers.

 

[cwegescheide]

I've had Aquamedic, Euro Reef, ASM, ATB and the I-Tech skimmers in that order.. Each was in improvement on the other. The I-Tech being the best skimmer I've owned.

I purchased the ATB about a year and a half ago and it is a nice skimmer but I was having a little problem with keeping the foam in the neck level constant. For whatever reason if I had the water level in the neck of the skimmer high enough to skim well it would overflow the cup with the slightest provocation. If it was a little lower I would get much less skimmate in the cup and the neck would get very dirty over the course of several days.

Then I purchased the I-Tech 100 for a frag tank that I built. The I-Tech is a very consistant skimmer and produces great dark skimmate and very stable, built like a tank and built right here in USA. The price is MUCH less than the ATB as well. The I-Tech is the best one I've owned. They have 4 models for tanks rated 100 gallons to the Super Beast which I believe is rated for 1000 gallons.

You can check them out at www.i-techskimmers.com

Chris

 

[jmann]

Check these out

http://saltwaterconnection.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

 

[Rick55555]

I just pre-ordered an Alpha cone skimmer from premiumaquatics. I haven't received it, so I can't attest to its performance, but it might be a worthy consideration.


Rick

 

[cowdust9]

yeah those cone skimmers look pretty cool

 

[cowdust9]

anyone know where i can order an i-tech skimmer at?

 

[ALBERTA REEF]

I suggest Asm skimmer. User friendly. Good for beginers. Speaking from experance. 8 month in the hobby.

 

[Jflip2002]

The largest SWC or MSX skimmer you can afford, if your eon a budget. Or buy used...

 

[Znut Reefer]

Bubble King gets my vote. Best money I ever spent on my tank. They aren't cheap. But you won't regret getting one.

 

[fixx198]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15047540#post15047540 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cowdust9
anyone know where i can order an i-tech skimmer at?

Fish and Other Ichthy Stuff (FAOIS)

105 Fairfield St Oldsmar
(813)891-4291
M-F: 11am - 6pm
Sat: 10am - 6pm
Closed Sunday
Website: http://ichthythings.com/

these people build the i-tech skimmer.
steve

 

[andywe]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15053174#post15053174 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fixx198
Fish and Other Ichthy Stuff (FAOIS)

105 Fairfield St Oldsmar
(813)891-4291
M-F: 11am - 6pm
Sat: 10am - 6pm
Closed Sunday
Website: http://ichthythings.com/

these people build the i-tech skimmer.
steve

I have to agree. the I-tech beats the pants off Bubble King, ATB, and any other out there. There is a thread somewhere on RC that shows an ATB side by side with an I-tech in teh same sump, and the I-tech is killing the ATB.

 

[Nanook]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15085561#post15085561 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by andywe
I have to agree. the I-tech beats the pants off Bubble King, ATB, and any other out there. There is a thread somewhere on RC that shows an ATB side by side with an I-tech in teh same sump, and the I-tech is killing the ATB.

Let's tone it down a little, comments such as this are simply inflammatory and not constructive. Thanks.

 

[zoiescout]

I have two ATB skimmers and love them. Also have the Reeflo orca and it is a great skimmer too.

 

[dogstar74]

Here's the thread you want.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1589426&perpage=25&pagenumber=1