Whats the best In-sump Protein Skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by BJules, Dec 14, 2009.

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  1. BJules

    BJules Astrea Snail

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    im looking at protein skimmers for my 125 and im trying to figure out what skimmer is the best.
     
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  2. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    whats your budget?
     
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  3. yamaharider73

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    LOL Great answer ;D
     
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  4. iLLwiLL

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    gah, beat me to it, I was going to say bubble king and wait for the sticker shock reply.

    ~Will.
     
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  5. BJules

    BJules Astrea Snail

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    idk thats my problem? i dont want to spend too much but i dont wanna go cheap and replace it in a year. i want it to last a while. so id say 300 give or take a few
     
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  6. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    good idea... im gonna pull that one next time
     
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  7. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    300 is a good median.... lotsa people like octos, vertex, and aquac's.

    I have the OCTO XP-2000 Cone. Others have it here and they love it.
    They go for $399 (m.a.p.). Wont find one cheaper unless you are using coupons.

    Vertex probably one of the best bangs for your buck from what ive been hearing on em. Vertex-180 would be one to look at.
     
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  8. BJules

    BJules Astrea Snail

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    ok what about the asm g-1
     
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  9. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    Too small, go for one of the new cone skimmers if any of them are in your budget, and shoot for one that is rated for at least 250 gallons.

    I have an ASM G3 on my 125 and am on the verge of wanting more skimming power.

    ~Will.
     
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  10. GuitarMan89

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    IMO, skimmer are rated for a tank that has soft or less demanding corals, when you get into hard corals and especially sps which require cleaner water, you should really get an overrated skimmer. It's better to spend the money now, then have to replace it in a year or two.
     
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