Help me pick a new skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Deuter, Feb 29, 2008.

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  1. Deuter

    Deuter Plankton

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    Ok so I have decided to upgrade to one of the best skimmers out there. It's for my 65g. If you would have to pick which would be the best skimmer?

    Euro-Reef RS-80 Protein Skimmer

    ASM G-1 Protein Skimmer

    Reef Octopus TS 150
     
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  3. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Don't overlook an AquaC - best skimmer for money on market. (IMHO...;) )
     
  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I like the first two, havent heard anything about the third one.
     
  5. clownfish

    clownfish Skunk Shrimp

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    Ditto...AquaC is the best for the buck.
     
  6. Deuter

    Deuter Plankton

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    anyone else?
     
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    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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  9. glassbox-design

    glassbox-design Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I hope not to ruffle too many feathers ;) but I find Aqua C's to be sub-par performers. They can skim and I appreciate the ingenuity of their spray injector however, downdrafts, Beckets, and NW's are more effective by design. As a plus to AquaC they are well made and I have had good luck with their customer support.

    Of the three skimmers you have mentioned the RS-80 would be my pick. It should handle a well stocked 65 and be plug and play.
     
  10. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    onecansay Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Look at Tunze. May seem expensive but I have the smallest(Nano 9002) and working very well with 50 gallon main in 23 gallon fuge/sump. Put them in right and they work awesome.
     
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    Precision marine Bullet 2.

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