Skimmer suggestions for 450 gal tank?

Goodwin9 · #1 04/12/2006, 12:58 PM

Can anyone suggest a good skimmer to purchase? I am looking for one for my 450 gallon tank and and 120 sump. LFS suggested ALS Predator 3 with a blueline pump. Has anyone had experience with this brand or can suggest others that I should look at first.

All help will be appreciated!!!

tm613 · #2 04/12/2006, 02:17 PM

what is your price range?
High priced needle wheels )($1500) - H&S , Deltec
Low priced Needle wheels ($700) - ASM G5 or G6
Beckett Skimmer - MRC MR3 plus a pump - $400 plus pump price ($250)

Pilot Fish · #3 04/12/2006, 03:29 PM

H&S without a doubt. My 2x1260 works great on my 375

sabodish · #4 04/12/2006, 06:49 PM

i jsut bought a euroreef 12-3 for my future 300 gallon...

viggen · #5 04/12/2006, 09:57 PM

in the $1400-1500 area ER has the RC500. I converted my 12-2 to a RC500 & it's on my 260g & works great! I purchased this skimmer knowing it will be on a 530G someday

The G6 from ASM is about half that price & would work

Then you have the Deltecs, H&S, etc..... lots of choices....depends on the $$$ you want to spend