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12/07/2007, 08:39 PM
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best skimmer for my 225 gallon system??
I am looking for the best skimmer for my system I have 3 tanks on top. a 20g frag, 35g fuge, and 117g reef all on the same stand. I have a 72"x18x18 sump that holds around 50g of water.
I am looking for a good insump skimmer. I am loong for the best bang for the buck but I want a good skimmer. |
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12/08/2007, 06:52 PM
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Look into the DAS EX3
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12/09/2007, 10:34 AM
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Oh boy, this question comes up all the time, so I recommend that you research the various threads that discuss it.
My take: it all depends on how much money you want to spend. IMHO, the best bang for the buck is either Aqua C or Euroreef. Personnally I went with the Aqua C, as it was a little less expensive and has an overflow for the skimmate. You can also mount it out of the sump if you want, which I don't think you can do with a Euroreef. I haven't regretted it. Another good brand that I would consider is MyReef Creations. Bubbleking and Orca supposedly make A+ skimmers, but you'll pay through the nose for them.
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12/10/2007, 01:09 PM
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thanks I am going to start researching some threads. Ive also heard good about the bubble king.
whats your take on the ASM G series? I had a G3 and I have heard they sort of copied the euroreef design |
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12/10/2007, 03:06 PM
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I just set up a 180 dt with a 40 gal. fuge. I have done some research, and from what alot of people have said, the Octopus provides better performance for less money then the ASM. I have an ASM on my 120 reef.
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12/11/2007, 12:28 PM
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Well, the high end skimmers are going to be 2 - 3 times you're current budget. They're very nice, I'm sure, but more than I was willing to spend. I recently bought an ATI BM250 (check reefgeek.com for prices) and have been very happy with it but there's lots of other options. The big questions that will help us give you a better answer are:
What are your space limitations (footprint and height)? Are you concerned about noise? How important is power consumption to you? What are you willing to spend (i.e. do you really want to stay under $500 but $600 might be OK?) What is your current stocking level? What are your plans for the future? Are you going to be adding more tank volume or new species?
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