In the market for a new skimmer any imput?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by wareagle35031, Aug 4, 2008.

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  1. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I am currently in the market for a new protein skimmer, I want a quailty unit, but still dont want to break the bank. I have a sea clone now and it is garbage! Any sugesstions>
     
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  2. ShrimpSkin

    ShrimpSkin Bristle Worm

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    I started out with a Aqua C HOB remora which was nice but too small. I now run a euro reef rs135 and I looooooovvve it!
     
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  3. ReefPlayground

    ReefPlayground 3reef Sponsor

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    what is the rest of your set-up like?
     
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  4. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    65 gal with wet dry filter
     
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  5. antonym518

    antonym518 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Coralife supper skimmer. 65 on a 75 gal, but only about 65 gals of water. It works great. I love it.
     
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  6. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    I have heard good things about the bullet series as well as the AquaC EV series. I am picking up an ETSS here this week. Bottom line is, and I have looked, you are going to have to spend some money. I lucked out and picked mine up used for a very good price. But new? Open your pocketbook.
     
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  7. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    I also have a euro reef rs135, cant beat the performance for the money. Easy to set and pulls out a full dark cup of skimmate in about 4 days.
     
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  8. anemonecrab

    anemonecrab Flamingo Tongue

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    Aqua C remora. it's my personal preference.
     
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  9. ericd

    ericd Astrea Snail

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    I just recently upgraded from my coralife 125 ss to a turboflotor 1000 multi and I love it. The coralife pulled out a lot of gunk for the money but the turboflotor is a lot less touchy(no more overflowing collection cup) and easier to adjust.

    I also have been reading some good things about the MSX 160/ octopus extreme 160 but I still like my turboflotors versatility(HOB, in sump or hang on sump)
    Good luck whichever way you choose to go
    Eric
     
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  10. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    ive heard good things about the aqua c. i have a reef devil i wouldnt recommend it too sensitive
     
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