Help me choose a SKIMMER!

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Which skimmer would you choose. Keep in mind function, space, and price. Thanks!

  1. Aqua C Urchin

    1 vote(s)
    5.0%

  2. Aqua C Urchin Pro

    4 vote(s)
    20.0%

  3. Aqua C EV-120

    13 vote(s)
    65.0%

  4. Aqua Medic Turboflotor T1000

    3 vote(s)
    15.0%

  5. Marineland Pro 100

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Ok so i thought a poll would work best with this one. I am adding a sump to my tank, so i think its time to upgrade my fairly non-existant skimmer. I have a 36 gallon corner. My under tank area is fairly small, and i am only able to fit a 10 gallon tank as a sump. I have 26" of height to work with. I want to use as much as the tank for a fuge as possible. I know it will be small but anything is better than nothing right? Thanks!
     
    Annie3410, Mar 19, 2009
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  2. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Given the choices, the EV-120 gets my vote. Also, look at the Turbo-Flotor 1000 Multi SL.
     
    PharmrJohn, Mar 19, 2009
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  3. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    aqua c is a great skimmer you will love it, turbo is my next choice
     
    MTips18, Mar 19, 2009
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  4. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    As much as i am in love with the turbo, and that was my original choice, i am starting to lean more and more toward the aqua c urchin due to the small footprint and my limited space. Would i benefit much by going with the pro vs the basic? I know they say go one size up, so that would be the pro, correct?
     
    Annie3410, Mar 19, 2009
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  5. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    Ev-120
     
    salsalito25, Mar 22, 2009
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  6. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    ev-120 is a good skimmer got my pick
     
    Iraf, Mar 22, 2009
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  7. convict3

    convict3 Astrea Snail

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    not on there but check out the octopus extreme line i got the 160 and it unbelievable
     
    convict3, Mar 26, 2009
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  8. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    You forgot PM Bullet Series skimmer. :)
     
    Otty, Mar 26, 2009
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  9. Powerman

    Powerman Giant Squid

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    Isn't a Bullet 1 a bit big for a 36g in a 10g sump/fuge? If you do look at Bullets, I would think putting the pump external would be a must.

    I do think Becketts are the way to go after looking into things. AquaC makes a good skimmer with a small foot print. I would go with a EV-120. It would not be anywhere near capacity.
     
    Powerman, Mar 27, 2009
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  10. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    I'm partial to AquaC products and say get one as big as you can afford.
     
    cuttingras, Mar 27, 2009
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