Please help with skimmer for my 235g

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Fishnthecorner, Jan 12, 2012.

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  1. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    AquaMaxx AM350
     
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  2. Fishnthecorner

    Fishnthecorner Flamingo Tongue

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    Here is my top choice so far...
    SKIMZ SM 201 MONZTER E SERIES - IN-SUMP PROTEIN SKIMMER
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  3. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    I was looking at the 302 version of that skimmer for my setup in the beginning.
     
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  4. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Those skimmers have a few flaws. Look at the Warner Marine MF series, they partnered with SKIMZ but added a few things to the design and improved on the neck which was thought to be flimsy...

    My top 5:
    http://www.pacificeastaquaculture.com/Warner-Marine-MF-251-Extended-Neck-Skimmer-

    Royal Exclusiv Alpha 200 Cone Protein Skimmer - AquaCave

    Fits in the lower end of your budget but still very nice, can't complain with Reef Octo:
    Reef Octopus SUPER SRO 5000SSS In-Sump Protein Skimmer - AquaCave

    Super Reef Octopus XP 5000 IN-SUMP Cone Protein Skimmer by CoralVue - AquaCave

    BashSea TWISTED 8" x 30" Beckett Skimmer: Amazon Stingrays and Aquarium Supplies
     
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  5. Fishnthecorner

    Fishnthecorner Flamingo Tongue

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    What are the flaws?
     
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  6. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Sorry, I thought I read somewhere that the neck would be liable to crack, ut I can't find it. Here are the improvements of the MF series over the Skimz:

     
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  7. Fishnthecorner

    Fishnthecorner Flamingo Tongue

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    thanks. This skimz almost looks like a piece of art... I could set it on my mantle... lol
     
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