What external P. Skimmer

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  1. browntrout

    browntrout Fire Shrimp

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    Im getting closer to setting my 125g up. Im making my 45g sump right now. I want to run an external P. Skimmer. Any ideas?
    I was looking at the aquac ev-240
     
    browntrout, Jul 9, 2009
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  2. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    The aqua c is an excellent skimmer. I believe PM Bullets can also be mounted externally (not completely sure though).
     
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  3. browntrout

    browntrout Fire Shrimp

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    yeah the aqua c is nice....also $$$ :)
    anybody else have a good suggestion?
     
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  4. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    I have the PM Bullet 1. It's working great on the 180g, and it's sitting about 5 inches high in my sump.
    Make sure to get the waste collector with it, about an extra $90, plus a few bucks for nylon hose, etc.
     
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  5. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    PM and Aqua-C are the two good skimmers that have external options. Bubble King also makes external models as well, but those are a HUGE chunk of change ~$2000. Warner Marine also has an external recirculating model, but also pricey ~$500. I think Octopus also makes external models as well. Generally speaking though, you get what you pay for. There are a few exceptions, but look to spend about $300-400 to start, for a good one.
     
    tigermike74, Jul 10, 2009
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