Need help chosing a protein skimmer

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  1. BIG L A

    BIG L A Plankton

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    Im new at this salt water hobby ... just set-up my 120 gallon and dont know which protein skimmer will do the job
     
    BIG L A, Mar 26, 2009
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    i would recommend, a coralife 125 or a octopus skimmer.
     
    sostoudt, Mar 26, 2009
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  3. jackerma

    jackerma Bristle Worm

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    I have an ASM G2 for my 120 and it seems to work great, and is reasonably priced ~250.00. It is relatively short as well, making it ideal for sumps in shorter cabinets it is ~21.5" tall.
     
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  4. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    I was gonna say g2
     
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  5. ScubaArcher

    ScubaArcher Plankton

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    I was always told that going bigger is better with skimmers. I think I would go with the Coralife Super Skimmer 220. The 125 would work just fine as sostoudt has recomended, but I thing the 220 would be better. Good luck and happy reefing!!!
     
    ScubaArcher, Apr 2, 2009
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  6. KOgle

    KOgle Zoanthid

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    I also run a G2. Works great but eventually I'll upgrade to a Precision Marine...
     
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  7. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    ASM or Octupus extreme. Both are reasonably priced and rock. The Octo 200 is short but is like the size of a Culligan 5 gal water bottle. I have a pic of mine in my tank thread.
    Coralife does, surprisingly make a good skimmer but if you have the money do something better!

    Happy skimming!
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Apr 3, 2009
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  8. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    Go for a Bubble King Mini 180!! Woohooo! :drool:
     
    tigermike74, Apr 3, 2009
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