Protein Skimmer

squaretankguy08 · 12-24-2008, 08:53 PM

I need some input on what is believed to be the best skimmer for a 150 gallon tank, i have a current usa one that i am not satisfied with. Thanks

cioutlaw · 12-24-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by squaretankguy08

I need some input on what is believed to be the best skimmer for a 150 gallon tank, i have a current usa one that i am not satisfied with. Thanks

You will get about 100 different opinions, pretty wide range there. You could narrow it down by telling us your budget, internal, external, recirc, ...the list goes on. Personnally I like Euro-reef skimmers. Im not sure they are the best but its what I have used for many years & Im happy with them.

squaretankguy08 · 12-24-2008, 11:44 PM

Well i pretty much have no budget restrictions, but i would like to have on that could fit in my esops sump but if i have to have an external one i could work one in.

Nervoustime · 12-25-2008, 05:03 AM

When it comes to skimmers, you will have many choices. If you want to spend around $950, I would recommend the ATB small cone skimmer. It is a very high end skimmer, IMO. I would recommend that you do a lot of research before making your decision. Before I purchased my ATB, I researched a lot of high end skimmers. At the end, I believe that I made the right choice. Good luck!!!

burning2nd · 12-25-2008, 06:22 AM

i like the aqua c Ev series.... And i dont beleave you should have to spend more then 350......

the more it costs doesnt mean the better it works..

and on the same hand you will get further with natural export via sump or refugem,......

cioutlaw · 12-25-2008, 11:16 AM

You can get a decent skimmer for $350 but there much better quality skimmers out there & there IS a difference. Better pumps, machining, workmanship & thicker acrylic ect. I know it comparing apples to oranges but you wont find a $350 skimmer that will come close to my Euroreef.
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Adam Black · 12-25-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nervoustime

When it comes to skimmers, you will have many choices. If you want to spend around $950, I would recommend the ATB small cone skimmer. It is a very high end skimmer, IMO. I would recommend that you do a lot of research before making your decision. Before I purchased my ATB, I researched a lot of high end skimmers. At the end, I believe that I made the right choice. Good luck!!!

This right now is the skimmer to get. Anything cone is What's "HOT" right now. Your going to pay a arm and a leg for this beautiful piece but it's well worth it(at least every owner swears by it). I've got a Extreme 200 and I payed 280 shipped to my door and it out skims my uncles euro reef 135 recirc any day. The ER quality is way nicer though. I have nightmares about the day I drop my skimmer. Anyways. If I had the dough I would Def buy a top notch skimmer.

cioutlaw · 12-25-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam Black

This right now is the skimmer to get. Anything cone is What's "HOT" right now. Your going to pay a arm and a leg for this beautiful piece but it's well worth it(at least every owner swears by it). I've got a Extreme 200 and I payed 280 shipped to my door and it out skims my uncles euro reef 135 recirc any day. The ER quality is way nicer though. I have nightmares about the day I drop my skimmer. Anyways. If I had the dough I would Def buy a top notch skimmer.

I know somebody that has 1 too & they love it.

burning2nd · 12-25-2008, 03:23 PM

and people often fall in to the "whats hot" grove... witch is fine by me... if thats what your looking for...

a skimmer like that... (obviously constructed witch little concern to efficiency)
looks like it should skim at least a 1000g.

but its nether here nor there I would suggest sourcing from more then just one group of people on one fourm...

nanoreefsrcool · 12-25-2008, 04:32 PM

elos makes a hell of a skimmer.

rmlevasseur · 12-25-2008, 04:51 PM

I agree that cones appear to be the best technology out there right now. Both SWC and Warner Marine are now offering cones far more affordable than the ATB. I'd wait a month or two and take a look at the cones, as many are coming out right now. That's what I'm doing. I've seen the SWC and I'm not convinced at all that the ATB is worth all the extra jing.

Adam Black · 12-25-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rmlevasseur

I agree that cones appear to be the best technology out there right now. Both SWC and Warner Marine are now offering cones far more affordable than the ATB. I'd wait a month or two and take a look at the cones, as many are coming out right now. That's what I'm doing. I've seen the SWC and I'm not convinced at all that the ATB is worth all the extra jing.

Wait like 6 months, Hopefully the SWC will go down in price.

Nervoustime · 12-25-2008, 06:57 PM

With time, the price of most equipment will come down. One thing to remember is that some of these high end skimmers can be purchased at lower prices. Just because they are advertised at a certain price, it does not necessarily mean that you have to pay that price. With today's economy, every thing is negotiable. In my case, every item that I have purchased for my new system has been much lower, compared to the advertised price. This is just my opinion.

cioutlaw · 12-25-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by burning2nd

and people often fall in to the "whats hot" grove... witch is fine by me... if thats what your looking for...Very true, goes for corals & fish as well

a skimmer like that... (obviously constructed witch little concern to efficiency)
looks like it should skim at least a 1000g.Its definetly oversized for my system, but im tired of upgrading tanks & having to upgrade equipment each time. This skimmer should be good for the next upgrade.

but its nether here nor there I would suggest sourcing from more then just one group of people on one fourm...

RockBox · 12-27-2008, 01:34 AM

Take a look into MSX and Reef Octopus Extreme skimmers. Both come with mesh wheels and nice pumps. The best news is they are very affordable.

12-24-2008, 08:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
squaretankguy08 Tubeworm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 38 View Gallery Karma Komment	Protein Skimmer I need some input on what is believed to be the best skimmer for a 150 gallon tank, i have a current usa one that i am not satisfied with. Thanks __________________ 150 Gallon Marineland Deep Dimension Fish: Yellow, Purple, 2 Blue Hippo and a WhiteCheek Tang, Pink Spotted Goby, Flame Hawkfish, Mandarin, Dragon Goby, Niger Triggerfish and 2 Maroon Clowns with rose anemone and ritteri anemone Corals: Branching Torch, Hammer and Frogspawn, Ricordias, Spaghetti Finger leather, Puple Leather, Elegence, Zoas, Brain, Trumpet and 2 Toadstools

12-24-2008, 11:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
squaretankguy08 Tubeworm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 38 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein Skimmer Well i pretty much have no budget restrictions, but i would like to have on that could fit in my esops sump but if i have to have an external one i could work one in. __________________ 150 Gallon Marineland Deep Dimension Fish: Yellow, Purple, 2 Blue Hippo and a WhiteCheek Tang, Pink Spotted Goby, Flame Hawkfish, Mandarin, Dragon Goby, Niger Triggerfish and 2 Maroon Clowns with rose anemone and ritteri anemone Corals: Branching Torch, Hammer and Frogspawn, Ricordias, Spaghetti Finger leather, Puple Leather, Elegence, Zoas, Brain, Trumpet and 2 Toadstools

12-25-2008, 05:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nervoustime Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 668 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein Skimmer When it comes to skimmers, you will have many choices. If you want to spend around $950, I would recommend the ATB small cone skimmer. It is a very high end skimmer, IMO. I would recommend that you do a lot of research before making your decision. Before I purchased my ATB, I researched a lot of high end skimmers. At the end, I believe that I made the right choice. Good luck!!!

12-25-2008, 06:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
burning2nd Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2,287 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein Skimmer i like the aqua c Ev series.... And i dont beleave you should have to spend more then 350...... the more it costs doesnt mean the better it works.. and on the same hand you will get further with natural export via sump or refugem,...... __________________ ________________________________________________ 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) jake the jedi sexy shrimp, and brown bob

12-25-2008, 11:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
cioutlaw Elegance coral Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Champaign Illinois Posts: 1,176 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein Skimmer You can get a decent skimmer for $350 but there much better quality skimmers out there & there IS a difference. Better pumps, machining, workmanship & thicker acrylic ect. I know it comparing apples to oranges but you wont find a $350 skimmer that will come close to my Euroreef. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ My 120gallon chronical My 225 gallon chronical My website

12-25-2008, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
burning2nd Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2,287 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein Skimmer and people often fall in to the "whats hot" grove... witch is fine by me... if thats what your looking for... a skimmer like that... (obviously constructed witch little concern to efficiency) looks like it should skim at least a 1000g. but its nether here nor there I would suggest sourcing from more then just one group of people on one fourm... __________________ ________________________________________________ 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) jake the jedi sexy shrimp, and brown bob

12-25-2008, 04:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
nanoreefsrcool Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 360 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein Skimmer elos makes a hell of a skimmer.

12-25-2008, 04:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
rmlevasseur Acropora Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,849 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protein Skimmer I agree that cones appear to be the best technology out there right now. Both SWC and Warner Marine are now offering cones far more affordable than the ATB. I'd wait a month or two and take a look at the cones, as many are coming out right now. That's what I'm doing. I've seen the SWC and I'm not convinced at all that the ATB is worth all the extra jing. __________________ Robert http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ufas-tank.html

12-25-2008, 06:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nervoustime Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 668 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein Skimmer With time, the price of most equipment will come down. One thing to remember is that some of these high end skimmers can be purchased at lower prices. Just because they are advertised at a certain price, it does not necessarily mean that you have to pay that price. With today's economy, every thing is negotiable. In my case, every item that I have purchased for my new system has been much lower, compared to the advertised price. This is just my opinion.

12-27-2008, 01:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
RockBox Bryozoan Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 58 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein Skimmer Take a look into MSX and Reef Octopus Extreme skimmers. Both come with mesh wheels and nice pumps. The best news is they are very affordable. __________________ ~ My 40G Reef = Biology > Technology ~

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