What Skimmer brand??

I have been reading about what type of skimmer people prefer, and the aqua-c and turbo-floater 1000 are often cited. These might be a bit much for my tank, although i'm aware that bigger is better. i looked at the aqua-c urchin (sump type), and it would be the most expensive piece of my refug. around $170. can i go with the lesser expensive models like sea-clone or red-sea prism?? :-/

 

depends on what you can afford.
Next to water quality the skimmer is the next important thing you can buy for your tank.

 

since it is that important, the answer should be, i cant afford to skimp on one. what i'm trying to assertain is are the cheaper models efficient enough, or do they lack so badly that i should avoid them if at all possible??

 

I have a mid range skimmer and to this day I wish I had a better skimmer.
Sure the cheaper one do a decent job but they don't do a great job.

You get what ya pay for ...this saying applies for skimmers.

 

What size tank is the skimmer for?
Were do you want it in-sump or hang on ?
How much room do you have?
what type of tank are you going to have Reef Fish only

J

 

I think he said it was a 55 in another post...
Hey BMO can you add your tank info to your sig? this way we don't have to keep asking you questions on your tank... go yo your profile and find Signature area and add it please.

 

Personally I would go for
Aqua C EV-120 Detail found Here ( Canadian $$)
Or
Bullet 1 by PM Details found Here (again Canadian $$)

 

[quote author=Nautilus link=board=Protein;num=1082239405;start=0#3 date=04/18/04 at 08:06:53]I have a mid range skimmer and to this day I wish I had a better skimmer.
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this is what i needed to hear, i'll go the extra for a good skimmer. i added my info (sorry) you are right it helps to know right off the bat.

is the aqua c Urchin a good skimmer?? i saw a pic and this is one that goes in the sump, and it seems to have a small footprint compared to others, and this is important to me because that will allow for more room for the refugium section of the 15 gal tall tank im going to use.
thanks for the input!!