Skimmer Options

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by AdamS, Apr 20, 2010.

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  1. AdamS

    AdamS Coral Banded Shrimp

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    So i will be startin up a 120 gallon agressive fowlr and i need some help on what protein skimmer would be able to handle the bioload but not break the bank. any help would be great thanks
     
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  2. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I really like Precision Marine's Redline model of skimmers. I own the RL 125 and really like it. Easy to use and setup and not too bad on the wallet. It's built very well and hasn't let me down yet.
     
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  4. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    the best "big and cheap" skimmer I ever had was a used ASM g3. i got it for $100 used and it worked pretty good, but after getting an SWC cone on a smaller tank the next big tank skimmer for me will be an SWC.

    ~Will.
     
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  5. AdamS

    AdamS Coral Banded Shrimp

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    well im looking at skimmers no more than $300
     
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    ReefWizard Coral Banded Shrimp

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  7. mikejrice

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  8. AdamS

    AdamS Coral Banded Shrimp

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    would i need a bigger skimmer than an aqua c 120? i have a chance to get it for $180 but i am gonna be having some messy fish so im not sure
     
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  9. NU-2reef

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    i would pass on it personally. i like mikejrice's option with the extreme 200
     
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  10. AdamS

    AdamS Coral Banded Shrimp

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    ya its not too bad of a price for the extreme 200 but still i would rather spend less because im limited on money.
     
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