Protein Skimmer recommendations

[phil_pl]

I am setting up a new system and need a in sump skimmer that will handle about a 150gal system, I would like to keep it under $300

Recommendations?

 

[GSD09]

Here are a couple I was looking at if I ever upgrade. From the reviews I have seen they look great. Hopefully more people will chime in and help you out.


http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...Product_Code=CV-EXT-200&Category_Code=Octopus

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...ct_Code=CV-OCT-DNWB-150&Category_Code=Octopus

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...OD&Product_Code=VX-IN180&Category_Code=Vertex

 

[kelleyga36]

American made MRC http://www.myreefcreations.com/Ocean-Force
They work great .Customer service is hard to beat.

 

[GSMguy]

with that budget my first choice would be the MSX 200
http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/c...Skimmers/c22_48/p132/MSX200/product_info.html

 

[chk4tix]

I recently just upgraded from a modded ASM G2 to a Octo Extreme 200 w/PPW and it is worth the money. It was a few dollars over $300 because of the extra pinwheel.

http://www.reefspecialty.com/Protei...-Extreme-Skimmer-Series-200/product_info.html

Here is a size comparison picture (my old one listed in the FS forum)

 

[mfinn]

Checkout the SWC Xtreme 200.

http://saltwaterconnection.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=3

 

[n-kleine]

Cone skimmers

Have you considered a cone skimmer like ATB?

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

Have you considered a cone skimmer like ATB?

Not under $300

 

[mojo]

Those are all great skimmer choices. For under 300 bucks your best bet is the msx 200. THe vertex in 180 Would be a good choice too. It doesnt pull quite the air the sicce pump does but it is a little more user friendly as the pump is not directional like a stock sicce.
THe MRC ocean force is a nice unit but to get the larger size you would need you would go over budget.
Mojo~

 

[Willie755]

The Aqua Euro 250 skimmer would work great for that size tank.

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...Product_Code=H-AEPS250&Category_Code=aquaeuro

 

[Azurel]

I have the Aqua Euro USA 135 and love it for $200 it was the best move I have made in awhile....If the bigger model is anything like the 135 you will like it....I pull a full cup every other day close to everyday but I await till it is full. It is some of the rankest stuff I have smelled coming from a skimmer.....The only down fall is I would rather have a gate valve then the water level being a pull up or push down tube and the pump is not the best but I have read they have upgraded the pumps to a more efficient one.

 

[Elan]

love my octo extreme!