Help picking skimmer

Dave3112 · Jan 6, 2013

I knew I couldn't stay away forever and I'm not starting my tank back up right away. I am starting to look for "new" equipment and would like to get a different skimmer. I have used ASM G4 skimmer for years and love it but its got too big of a foot print for my "new" sump. I have a bubble magus that I can use but I don't like it. It's too sensitive for my taste. So can someone give me a hand in picking out a skimmer that will fit a 12"x18" space and work good on a ~150 gal system? Also I would like to stay right around the $300-$400 price point. TIA!!

coralfish keeper · Jan 6, 2013

have you looked in too reef octopus skimmers they have one that will work on a 150gallon system for around 200
here is a link
Coral Vue Reef Octopus Pinwheel In Sump Skimmer: Aquarium Protein Skimmer

Dave3112 · Jan 6, 2013

I have looked into them and have heard pretty good things about them. Thanks!

Zack · Jan 6, 2013

I have the nwb150 and it's great. Great buy and value at 200$!!

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Dave3112 · Jan 8, 2013

Ok after doing a little research I believe I'll try to use my bubble magus 150PRO again but would like to replace the atman pump with the auqbee 2000/I. Does anyone have a lead on where to buy one? I have done the standard search (Google and Bing) and can't find anywhere selling the stand alone pump. :/

ToXIc · Jan 8, 2013

iTech; Vertex Omega series; New Gen Reef Octopus just to name a few...

Lilmatty5dimes · Jan 8, 2013

look at the skimz skimmer. i have the 181 on my 90g tank and it was perfect. now i just got a 150g and its getting switched over to that.

Dave3112 · Jan 14, 2013

Thanks for the input! I have decided to give the bubble magus another shot with a different pump. If that doesn't work out I will try something else but I think it will be fine.

Now onto the next issue. I am thinking about flow. I have been reading up on a gyre type flow and it interests me. How many, if any, of you are running that type of flow in your display? How are you accomplishing it? What pumps and controllers? And do you think it would work in a 125 Marineland tank (dual rear overflows)? Thanks in advance once again!!

strange33w · Jan 14, 2013

im had a reef octopus in my 165 and it worked great. I would def recommend them for a bang for your buck skimmer.

Lilmatty5dimes · Jan 14, 2013

if your going bubble magus look at a sca skimmer on ebay. ive heard quite a few good reviews and they are a third of the price

Dave3112 · Jan 14, 2013

I've still got the bubble magus skimmer. I'm just replacing the pump. I have already looked at the SCA skimmers. They look almost identical to the BM.... Probably are in all actuality.