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Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Travis45, Apr 6, 2010.

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  1. bje

    bje Long-fin Bannerfish

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  2. Jim522

    Jim522 Purple Spiny Lobster

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  3. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    My skimmer size is relatively small. Its 10" by 11". So I'm thinking a cone skimmer would probably work out the best for me.
     
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  4. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    Yeah I really like the Bubble Magus line. So many skimmers so little time.... :eek:
     
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  5. Kovu

    Kovu Fire Worm

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    I love the asm g series they are my faviorte.
     
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  6. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    Travis, I've always used ASM skimmers. I even still have 1 in the box pak-ratted away. They're good skimmers, but some of the guys on here are right when they've said that ASM is no longer "mainstream", more like becoming a thing of the past. Used to swear by these skimmers, but I would trade 2 ASM's just to have one of the new SWC's. Nothing but very good reviews, hi-tech, user friendly, ready to go.
     
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  7. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    Yeah I like the SWC 160 cone I believe it is but I want to get a skimmer that can upgrade to my next tank which is going to be a 120. So I don't know if that 160 will work for me.
     
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  8. mikejrice

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    In that case, this one would fit nicely:

    Xtreme 160 Protein Skimmer
     
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  9. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    Well I ordered my skimmer and went with an MSX 200. Should be here next week sometime, can't wait to get it!!
     
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  10. mikejrice

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    Ah, sweet. I guarantee you will love it. Those are the same as the SWC Xtreme 200's which get awesome reviews. Let us know how it goes.
     
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