What kind of skimmer would you recomend?

[partobe]

Hi Everyone!
I have a 150 with 30 gallon sump. I have about 8 med size fish with mostly soft coral and a cpl of frogspawn. I'm wanting to get a new skimmer. What I'm looking for is a hang on back or one that will fit in my sump. I only have 20 inches below my tank so I think I'm going to have to go with a hang on back. I'm looking to spend between 200 and 250. I'm not interested in a coralife since the one I have only lasted 2 yrs.
Thanks for any input
Patrick

 

[drperetz]

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If you use the search on the MR site u will find most of the info...

Here you go enjoy. All u need to know on picking a good skimmer.....

 

[fritz]

I'd go with an in sump model as there isn't much in the "hang on " variety that can handle the volume of water that you use. I'd also look to see if you can get one used as that will help your dollar stretch a bit farther.

You mention that you only have 20" between the bottom of your sump and the top of your tank?

 

[tripstank]

I would look into ORCA. They are super cheap and their acrylic work is second to none. Puts Deltec and Bermuda to shame!

www.protein-skimmer.com

I am sure they can make you something in the size need for a price you can afford.

 

[fritz]

You could also look into the Aqua C line. They are very small and not too tall either.

 

[partobe]

thanks everyone
yes only 20 inches to work with I will check out the aqua c
thanks for the links I will go check them out

 

[House of Laughter]

Partobe,

With 20" to work with the only skimmer you'll be able to get in there is an AquaC. Regardless of what people "believe" to be better skimmers, your space limits your skimmer brand.

Before you purchase, review the differences between skimmer types (venturi, spray injected, needlewheel, recirc), their subtleties along with initial cost and costs to maintain (replacing needlewheels etc) before finalizing your decision.

You should decide on what you feel is best for your system and in this case best is largely driven by space limitations. Good luck with your decisions.

House

 

[partobe]

thanks hol
I decided to go with the tunze skimmer. I have a dark corner I can place it I dont have to worry about keep the water level in the sump or floods.
Thanks everyone for all the help

 

[House of Laughter]

nice, good luck with it.

House

 

[partobe]

thanks house