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buffer
05/08/2006, 10:33 PM
i have a crappy protein skimmer that doesnt work very well. what kind of skimmer should i get for about 130 bucks?
DJ88©
05/09/2006, 12:00 AM
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davocean
05/09/2006, 12:36 AM
Coralife 125 for your 55
otterpop510
05/09/2006, 12:45 AM
first post.. so welcome!! =)


shop around for a used euroreef or ASM, most likely run around $130-150, perhaps a RS-80 or RS5-2 or 5-3 or even a larger size if you can find or a ASM G1X or G2. look on RC or locally. both should work great for you size tank..
Rock Anemone
05/09/2006, 12:56 AM
buffer,
[welcome]

Rock Anemone
davocean
05/09/2006, 01:04 AM
I didn't see mention of sump, assumed HO
SteveOhh
05/09/2006, 09:49 AM
ASM Mini G..............rated for 60-75 gallons..........

ASMskimmers.com sells them for $99

Steve :D
sttroyiii
05/09/2006, 12:29 PM
Coralife SS 65 for $89 plus shipping, or the SS 125 for around $130 I think.
crazyfingersmike
05/09/2006, 12:34 PM
Get the Coralife 125. It's much better than the 65 and the ASM mini, and it's in your price range.
davocean
05/09/2006, 01:52 PM
Agree w/that.
65 wouldn't quite do it for me.
125 is better, better HO bracket and has drain plug on cup.
psimitry
05/09/2006, 02:40 PM
All the cool people (including me) use Coralife Superskimmers!! :D
davocean
05/09/2006, 02:51 PM
LOL!
Cool people on a budget anyway!
buffer
05/09/2006, 04:58 PM
i was reading a another thread somewhere on here, and this guy said he had his p-skimmer running for a few years and now its not working. do they "go bad" after a while?
buffer
05/09/2006, 05:00 PM
oh, and thanks for the warm welcome!
psimitry
05/09/2006, 05:59 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7334530#post7334530 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by buffer
i was reading a another thread somewhere on here, and this guy said he had his p-skimmer running for a few years and now its not working. do they "go bad" after a while?

I can't really see where they could "go bad" per se, but I can see the impeller getting clogged, or detritus/sponge build up in the tube reducing the amount of skimmate produced, or o-rings wearing out (especially if ozonizing), etc.

A good maintenance schedule should prolong the use of a good skimmer far longer than you're going to need it (skimmer technology is one of those things that's always improving - eventually you'll want a bigger/better/newer design).