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Old 01/08/2008, 09:41 PM
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A good stock skimmer for under the stand?

Hi all! I'm trying to find a good stock skimmer (simple or no mods required) that will fit under the stand of my 90 gallon reef tank.
Any suggestions?
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Old 01/08/2008, 09:57 PM
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Tunze 9010 would work great or maybe a 9015-check with Roger at the Tunze forum. I have it for my 55(a bit overkill but it works great-nice green skimmate and very compact).
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Old 01/09/2008, 12:03 PM
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Here's a pic of the back of the stand. The closed loop plumbing has been changed so disregard that.
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Old 01/09/2008, 01:22 PM
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For no mods and no tinkering a RS100 would work well, das ex1 or better yet an ex2.
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Old 01/10/2008, 07:44 PM
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What's your budget? I have an Octopus NW 150 on my 90. Runs great.
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Old 01/10/2008, 11:10 PM
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I don't really have a budget limitation, I just want something good, easy to use and relatively maintenance free. It's going to be in the lobby in my office
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Old 01/10/2008, 11:57 PM
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The next question would be : "What is the footprint you have to work with?"
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Old 01/11/2008, 12:35 AM
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Why not a LifeReef?

http://www.lifereef.com/venturi.html

Pretty damn good skimmers!
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Old 01/11/2008, 01:22 AM
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I have a Lifereef,simple,works great,quiet as far as skimmers goes and about as maintenance free as they come.
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Old 01/11/2008, 04:10 AM
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i like my BM160 =)
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Old 01/11/2008, 07:51 AM
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Dmazz what kind of close loop pump is that? Do you have in pics of the closed loop updated?
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Old 01/11/2008, 08:32 AM
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Regarding the footprint, I have about 11 x 12 x 22" high to work with under the stand. I'll post updated pics of the closed loop shortly.
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Old 01/11/2008, 11:36 AM
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Depending on your foot print why not ER ? I went through 3 skimmers, Berlin, Turboflotor, CSS220 and have had a ER RS250 for about 6 months and love it.
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Old 01/11/2008, 11:57 AM
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tunze, ex-1 or maybe the new octopus extreme 160
 

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