So what skimmers are reccomended?

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  1. DavidA

    DavidA Plankton

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    Hello
    I am just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on skimmers. I am setting up a 300 gallon system. A 250 gallon tank and a 50 gallon sump. I've used in the past a Berlin turbo. I'm thinking about a turboflotor, I am just starting to do a little research and have not got that much feed back yet. So if you have anything to add that would be great.

    Thanks
    David;D
     
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  2. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    You will need something larger than a turbofloater to handle that size tank. Check out Euroreef, ASM, Aqua C EV series, MRC among others. Probably all skimmers are way over rated on their specified tank size. Good luck, it sounds like your gonna have a hell of a nice system!
     
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  3. golfbomber1

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    yep bigger is needed, i have a turboflotor on my 55 gallon, but you can get the bigger aquamedics. currently i have already bought a asm g6 on my future 300 gallon, and that is rated for 1800 gallons!!! overkill? maybe but i believe it is better to overskim. do some more research on what kind of skimmer you want (NW, beckett, downdraft, etc) each has pros and cons.
     
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  4. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I would definatly check out the ones Raven posted. The Turbo is way too small

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    YEah the Turboflotor is rated up to 250 gallons but I think that is a pipe dream. They overate all skimmers it seems. I'd be comfortable using it up to a 125 or 150. You'd have to install a drain if it were on a 250 and I think it would get way too dirty too fast.

    It works well on my 20 long though. :)
    Great skimmer.
     
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  7. Black_Raven

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    Yeah, One of my LFS sells MRC skimmers and they look like beasts. Very well made with thick acryllic and large foot print. They would do well in a 300g system.

    I just checked Ebay, there's an MRC-3 for sale. I think the bid is about $195
     
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    SAW39 Ritteri Anemone

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    If you don't get the monster skimmer, you may want to use two smaller-capacity skimmers (assuming you have room, enough power outlets, etc.). Like having two heaters, having two skimmers doing the same job adds a layer of redundancy (in a good way) because one will be working even if there is a problem with the other.
     
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