What skimmer for a 156?

[MstgKillr]

I have already searched many times and its overwhelming.

What would be a good skimmer for a heavily stocked 156?

Internal or external?

Pros and cons?

What you pick if it was for your tank and why?

[kodyboy]

It depends on area you have to put it in, money you want ot spend and aquarium inhaitant load.

That being said, if money does not mater: ATI bubblemaster 250 looks nice, but is $750
For a more frugal skimmer purchase: the aquaeurousa classic 400 from reefnut.com for about $280 shipped is quite nice. This is a BIG unit, 10 inch diameter, 3 pump beast so make sure you can fit it.

[MstgKillr]

Anyone else.

[MstgKillr]

I currently have a stock ASM G3.

Do you think the G3 will be enough for the 156?

[collins]

A lot of people seem hot on the mesh wheel craze right now. If you are one, then Bubble Master looks like a good choice. They are coming out with an external recirculationg model soon.

If you prefer the needle wheel, the EuroReef RC180 is a great skimmer. I like mine anyways. It is so superior to the ASM I upgraded from that I am wondering why I waited so long.

[maddreefer]

I went with the G4X on my 156. Almost went with the G5 but once the G4 came home it barely fit into my sump (didn't realize how big it was). I think price and word of mouth was the reason for my choice. Now that it is installed and running great I am very happy.

[TwistedTiger]

http://www.finsreef.com/product.php?productid=16142&cat=254&page=1

[klam114]

For your size setup, I would ditto what TwistedTiger suggested for $650, but you didn't mention a budget. As for the new ATi Bubblemaster, they are currently non-recirculating only and the right model for your setup is the BM200 for $529. If you decide on either one, my local dealer is offering RC members FREE s/h/i through the end of the month.

Of course, most of us will be suggesting what we have experience with using that has worked well for us. A lot of us have very limited experience using any other skimmers. Just food for thought on what's behind the recommendations.

[klam114]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9787307#post9787307 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MstgKillr
I have already searched many times and its overwhelming.

What would be a good skimmer for a heavily stocked 156?

Internal or external?

Pros and cons?

What you pick if it was for your tank and why? Nope. but it really depends what you mean by heavily stocked.

[Reef Sponger]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9803456#post9803456 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by klam114
Nope. but it really depends what you mean by heavily stocked. I agree on this... for your question.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9799382#post9799382 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MstgKillr
I currently have a stock ASM G3.

Do you think the G3 will be enough for the 156?

[MstgKillr]

Thanks