What skimmer should I buy?

snail · 01-22-2007, 07:08 PM

I want to set up my first reef tank in a 78 gallon tank. What type of skimmer should i buy? The range of types brands and prices is confusing me. I need help!

Snelly40 · 01-22-2007, 07:10 PM

asm g3
i just bought one, love it

PhilOlsen · 01-22-2007, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snelly40

asm g3
i just bought one, love it

Agreed, you cant really beat it for the money.

BrothaWolf · 01-22-2007, 07:33 PM

ASM G-3 looks good in my dry sump

prow · 01-22-2007, 07:39 PM

in sump skimmer ASM G-3, i love mine, cant bet the price for what you get out of it

if no sump look into aquaC or deltec hangon skimmers.

burning2nd · 01-22-2007, 07:53 PM

aqua c remora, or, anything from aqua c....

great service

lcstorc · 01-22-2007, 08:01 PM

In sump ASM all the way. I just upgraded mine I like it that much.
Hang on Aqua c remora gets good reviews but I have never had one.

Check our sponsors for either. The prices on-line are generally a lot better than at the lfs and we have lots with great prices not to mention customer service.

PhilOlsen · 01-22-2007, 10:27 PM

The Ramora's are good skimmer but a little to small for a 78, I would go with a sump unit on anything larger than 55 gallons, plus if you add a 20 gal sump it will also give you additional water volume and a place for you skimmer, heater etc. and a place to put some LR, macro algae, sand etc. all of which will help increase bio filtration and a safe place to let your pods breed.

snail · 01-23-2007, 01:15 PM

Thanks for all the help guys. I'm looking into your recomendations. I think i will go with a sump.

lcstorc · 01-26-2007, 01:16 PM

IF you go with a sump then go with ASM. I love mine.

Saltwater Noob · 04-11-2007, 03:36 PM

After this hope I didn't make a mistake with the Remora I have a 65 gal tank that includes my sump it is like 68 gal is this skimmer going to be to small?

burning2nd · 04-11-2007, 03:38 PM

naw....

just be rdy for black nasty's like every other day....

it will be fine,

Saltwater Noob · 04-11-2007, 03:57 PM

Thanks I feel better now

burning2nd · 04-11-2007, 05:03 PM

when you get it.... expect a day or 2 with out skimmage...

the collection cup is eazly set by hight, (rubber band)

the higher it is, the dryer and longer It will take 2 fill, lower will give you a wet not so dark skinmate..

you can put a rio (something) pump on there if you want to get a little more outta it.....

besides that its pritty much fail proof. If you put your hand in the tank it will stop skimming for a while.....

theres a little brush that comes with it to clean the hole out (jet)

post pic's I know you will love it...

garret · 05-06-2007, 08:12 PM

i just want to say that a recirculating skimmer is the way to go

01-22-2007, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
snail Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19 View Gallery Karma Komment	What skimmer should I buy? I want to set up my first reef tank in a 78 gallon tank. What type of skimmer should i buy? The range of types brands and prices is confusing me. I need help!

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Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,280 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What skimmer should I buy? asm g3 i just bought one, love it __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

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01-22-2007, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,771 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What skimmer should I buy? in sump skimmer ASM G-3, i love mine, cant bet the price for what you get out of it if no sump look into aquaC or deltec hangon skimmers.

01-22-2007, 07:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
burning2nd Acropora Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pocono PA Posts: 1,802 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What skimmer should I buy? aqua c remora, or, anything from aqua c.... great service __________________ ________________________________________________ 30g, 10g DIY sump w/ mag7 Csr90 over flow. 36" sunpod 2x150 2 Tunze 6020 40 Lb's Live Rock 20 lb's of Ls Aqua C REmora mIxed reef, softies, pora's, clams, 1 Amphiprion ocellaris (hosting GTA) 2 cromies and one dragon jake the jedi sexy shrimp, and brown bob

01-22-2007, 08:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,454 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What skimmer should I buy? In sump ASM all the way. I just upgraded mine I like it that much. Hang on Aqua c remora gets good reviews but I have never had one. Check our sponsors for either. The prices on-line are generally a lot better than at the lfs and we have lots with great prices not to mention customer service. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-22-2007, 10:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
PhilOlsen Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glendale Hts. Illinois (Chicago transplant to humor my wife) Posts: 646 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What skimmer should I buy? The Ramora's are good skimmer but a little to small for a 78, I would go with a sump unit on anything larger than 55 gallons, plus if you add a 20 gal sump it will also give you additional water volume and a place for you skimmer, heater etc. and a place to put some LR, macro algae, sand etc. all of which will help increase bio filtration and a safe place to let your pods breed.

01-23-2007, 01:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
snail Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What skimmer should I buy? Thanks for all the help guys. I'm looking into your recomendations. I think i will go with a sump.

01-26-2007, 01:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,454 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What skimmer should I buy? IF you go with a sump then go with ASM. I love mine. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

04-11-2007, 03:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Saltwater Noob I'm Learning Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 366 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What skimmer should I buy? After this hope I didn't make a mistake with the Remora I have a 65 gal tank that includes my sump it is like 68 gal is this skimmer going to be to small? __________________ 65 gal Reef Tank 8 gal sump aquaC remora Skimmer w MJ 1200 pump Hydro #3 for flow MJ1200 for flow Current Extreme Pro 6 Bulb T5 Setup Live Stock Yellow Tang - Six Line - Clown - and about 50 red leg hermits - 25 snails - 2 star fish and 2 cucumbers. Corals zoo's and GSP and shrooms surge return pump

04-11-2007, 03:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
burning2nd Acropora Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pocono PA Posts: 1,802 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What skimmer should I buy? naw.... just be rdy for black nasty's like every other day.... it will be fine, __________________ ________________________________________________ 30g, 10g DIY sump w/ mag7 Csr90 over flow. 36" sunpod 2x150 2 Tunze 6020 40 Lb's Live Rock 20 lb's of Ls Aqua C REmora mIxed reef, softies, pora's, clams, 1 Amphiprion ocellaris (hosting GTA) 2 cromies and one dragon jake the jedi sexy shrimp, and brown bob

04-11-2007, 03:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
Saltwater Noob I'm Learning Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 366 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What skimmer should I buy? Thanks I feel better now __________________ 65 gal Reef Tank 8 gal sump aquaC remora Skimmer w MJ 1200 pump Hydro #3 for flow MJ1200 for flow Current Extreme Pro 6 Bulb T5 Setup Live Stock Yellow Tang - Six Line - Clown - and about 50 red leg hermits - 25 snails - 2 star fish and 2 cucumbers. Corals zoo's and GSP and shrooms surge return pump

04-11-2007, 05:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
burning2nd Acropora Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pocono PA Posts: 1,802 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What skimmer should I buy? when you get it.... expect a day or 2 with out skimmage... the collection cup is eazly set by hight, (rubber band) the higher it is, the dryer and longer It will take 2 fill, lower will give you a wet not so dark skinmate.. you can put a rio (something) pump on there if you want to get a little more outta it..... besides that its pritty much fail proof. If you put your hand in the tank it will stop skimming for a while..... theres a little brush that comes with it to clean the hole out (jet) post pic's I know you will love it... __________________ ________________________________________________ 30g, 10g DIY sump w/ mag7 Csr90 over flow. 36" sunpod 2x150 2 Tunze 6020 40 Lb's Live Rock 20 lb's of Ls Aqua C REmora mIxed reef, softies, pora's, clams, 1 Amphiprion ocellaris (hosting GTA) 2 cromies and one dragon jake the jedi sexy shrimp, and brown bob

05-06-2007, 08:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
garret Bryozoan Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 57 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What skimmer should I buy? i just want to say that a recirculating skimmer is the way to go

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