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Old 08/29/2007, 06:09 PM
JoeMomma JoeMomma is offline
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$500 Skimmer

If I had $500-$600 to spend on a skimmer (ok 600 is pushing it) which one should I go for. I know there are dozens of models out there and I've done my research but I keep jumping from one to another - Aqua C, EuroReef, ASM G, Octopus, Bubble Master etc.

Please help me make this tough and expensive decision.
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Old 08/29/2007, 06:12 PM
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I own a ASM and am happy with it but if I had my way I would probably go for a Euro Reef. I have heard good things about Octopus also.
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Old 08/29/2007, 06:16 PM
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If you have that kind of loot to shell out, look into the Deltec skimmers. Top notch.
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Old 08/29/2007, 06:16 PM
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Size and height are not an issue as well...
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Old 08/29/2007, 06:51 PM
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I like the aqua c series personally.
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Old 08/30/2007, 07:04 AM
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Does anyone have experience and/or feedback with Bubble Master skimmers?
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Old 08/30/2007, 08:39 AM
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What size tank is it going on?
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Old 08/30/2007, 08:42 AM
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It will be going on a 120 with a 60/60 sump-fuge.
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Old 08/30/2007, 08:45 AM
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On my 120 I am running a Euro reef RC-180 and so far its great and skims well
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Old 08/30/2007, 08:55 AM
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Euros are awesome if you can find one to fit that budget that has a realistic rating for a tank that size. AquaC's are good, Bubble Masters are over priced in my opinion, but if I just wanted to spend some money, that would be a good way to go. Your best bet is probably to hop on ebay and find something like this or this . Not saying you should get either one of those, just good examples of how much money you can save.
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Old 08/30/2007, 01:55 PM
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I dave a Deltec, and it works great.

It really pulls the crud out of the water.
 

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