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Old 10/31/2007, 01:56 AM
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What is the best skimmer I can get for $500
I am looking for a skimme runder $500. Any suggestions?
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Old 10/31/2007, 02:40 AM
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What size tank?
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Old 10/31/2007, 12:48 PM
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70g SPS
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Old 10/31/2007, 02:57 PM
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ATI BM 160 is a good choice for under $500.

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/cat...oducts_id=1756
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Old 10/31/2007, 06:29 PM
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Im getting a refurbished and modified BM160 from ED at KM'intl for only $413! Thats a knockout price. ITs been running in his tank for about 2 weeks so when I get it, I skip the break-in period. You should really check it out as I know he has a couple of more refurbished ones for sale.
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Old 10/31/2007, 06:37 PM
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you can get a new for $459.00....

Anyways i would suggest a DAS ex-2. This is what i run on my tank and you can get it for around $450.
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Old 10/31/2007, 07:18 PM
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My wife and I each run the Tunze 9010 and really like them.
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Old 10/31/2007, 08:13 PM
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you can get a new for $459.00....

Anyways i would suggest a DAS ex-2. This is what i run on my tank and you can get it for around $450.
what ^^^ he ^^^ said.
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Old 10/31/2007, 09:42 PM
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A DAS EX-2 is kind of big for a 70G. Do you plan up upgrading to a larger tank soon? If you want a DAS, the EX-1 would be fine.
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Old 10/31/2007, 10:36 PM
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A DAS EX-2 is kind of big for a 70G. Do you plan up upgrading to a larger tank soon? If you want a DAS, the EX-1 would be fine.
Exactly my thoughts. Why would you all suggest the BM's 160's and what not when were talkin a 70g tank. The Das EX1 will be more than enough. If he wanted to go cheap he could get a octo 150 or 200 for less than 200 bux. JMT
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Old 10/31/2007, 10:38 PM
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aqua c ev180. run an ehiem 1260 on it.
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Old 10/31/2007, 10:42 PM
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I'm sorry cabbage but the eheim is worth more than the skimmer imo. Not a big fan of the Aquac
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Old 10/31/2007, 10:44 PM
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I also recomend the DAS EX-1 currently running one on a 75 and love it.
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Old 10/31/2007, 11:00 PM
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luke, everyones got there own opinions. for consistent bubble size, ease of maintenance, or no frill adjustment, along with ozone hook up. everyone should do there own homework.
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Old 11/01/2007, 05:39 AM
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Another vote for DAS EX1
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Old 11/01/2007, 06:05 AM
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Exactly my thoughts. Why would you all suggest the BM's 160's and what not when were talkin a 70g tank. The Das EX1 will be more than enough. If he wanted to go cheap he could get a octo 150 or 200 for less than 200 bux. JMT
well i have run my ex-2 on a 30gal tank with no problems and now my 90gal.

There really isn't much difference between 70 and 90gals. Also we don't know what the total system size he is setting up....
 

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