Protein Skimmer Help!!!

Hello,

I have a 72 gallon bow front aquarium ready for salt water. I want to build a 30 gallon sump/fuge right under the tank.

My question is what protein skimmers have you guy/girls used that you can recommend (don't mind spending some money), that have worked for you? The skimmer can be for a 72 gal. or bigger size.

Also there are various types of systems (Spray, Air, Needle, Venturi, etc.). I just want to know what the different types are about and which is considered best of the types.

Please let me know if it's in or out of sump

A list of better skimmers, a link to a location or a link to another thread would be awesome.

I'm also very interested in your opinion about these skimmers and yourrecommendations, so please help me out.

Thank you.

 

THe coralife protein skimmer 125....its good up to 125g, it would still be great for a 72 though.

Aquarium Protein Skimmers: Coralife Super Skimmer Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer

it only cost 175 bux too...i have a 65 version on my 29g it works great.

 

Anybody?

 

i posted up there? Or you can get an CPR
CPR Bak-Pak Protein Skimmer

 

The coral life is alright, but IMO, nothing special. I have a Precision Marine (PM) RL125. It's part of their relatively new redline series. It's a great skimmer. It's built very well, nice and solid, thick acrylic, and has worked flawlessly for me. Easy to clean and take care of and has a small footprint so it will fit in just about any sump.

 

I have seen nothing but good reviews on these and they give you room to upgrade your tank without having to get a new skimmer at the same time.

SWC Skimmers

 

Yea, BTW, you will get a ton of different skimmers that people like. There are many good skimmers, and different types have their benefits.

 

oh yeah, sorry

 

Check out Bubble Magus too. I have a NAC6 and love it. A few other people on here have them as well and are happy, including Matt.
Here's his thread http://www.3reef.com/forums/protein-skimmers/bubble-magus-nac6-skimmer-unboxed-77380.html.
Got mine for about $160.

 

Any others?