Protein Skimmer

Pbennett657 · Jan 1, 2014

What's a good Protein Skimmer I bought one and found out the company went out of business and I can't get it to work right so now I need to buy a new one?

eburnsed · Jan 1, 2014

You must have the terminator 2 from D&D. Lol. Same problem here. Depending on size and space...and $ you have will determine what you can get. I would look at Reef Octopus. great products, reputable company and customer service. I am thinking my next one is the Reef Octopus SUPER SRO 2000EXT External Protein Skimmer. Good luck

JMSKI333 · Jan 1, 2014

I have useed a Reef Octopus for over 4 years with almost no issue. Their price is competitive and they have a great look.

I said "almost" because I wasn't 100% satisified with the Sicce pump that originally came on my skimmer. I ungraded it to a Bubble Blaster 3000 a year ago which made my skimmer a skimming maniac with zero start up issues.

Reefing Madness · Jan 1, 2014

Reef Octopus
Vertex
SWC
Bubble Magus
SCA Models
What water volume we looking at, we can throw specific models at you if we knew that number.

Pbennett657 · Jan 2, 2014

Awesome thanks is there a good website to buy off of cause the local fish store is just in it for the money so I try not to buy from them if I can help it I have had a few problems with them just wanting to sell instead of help me

ravi197699 · Jan 2, 2014

I have reeflow ORCA 250 and I love it, I never turn it off and dont have to adust anything best external skimmer and its built solid...

Pbennett657 · Jan 2, 2014

Thanks y'all I'll check them out!

Pbennett657 · Jan 2, 2014

And yeah I have a D&D Protein Skimmer

Reefing Madness · Jan 2, 2014

Protein Skimmers - Bulk Reef Supply
SWC Skimmers
http://www.scaquariums.com/sca-protein-skimmers.html

navila06 · Jan 3, 2014

SWC great affordable skimmers.

JMSKI333 · Jan 3, 2014

Pbennett657 said:
Awesome thanks is there a good website to buy off of cause the local fish store is just in it for the money so I try not to buy from them if I can help it I have had a few problems with them just wanting to sell instead of help me

Look at the sponsor section on here. There are soooo many great sites to buy from.

nwpowell0481 · Jan 3, 2014

I would recommend the Aquamaxx line of skimmers. I have had mine awhile and it skims like a beast. Plus its super quiet.

falconut · Jan 3, 2014

I've been using the SCA-302 for almost 2 years and am very happy, plus the price is great. Again, it depends on the tank size. I wouldn't use the SCA-302 for a 180 gallon, but it's fine for a 90. I did purchase the larger skimmer cup so I didn't have to empty it as often.

vetteguy53081 · Jan 3, 2014

As a former Pet store owner, I have an Eshopps which I am pleased with but know the Industry best Is Octopus and best entry level is Coral life Cyclone series.

ClustaAZ · Jan 3, 2014

Vertex Alpha Series

marinelife · Jan 3, 2014

I love my Tunze Skimmer!

Oliver94 · Jan 4, 2014

I will go for reef octopus,I am a beginner in the reef world,but they do work very well till now! A huge cup also and on the top of all they are very well priced

Weaver6116 · Jan 4, 2014

I use the coralife cone skimmer. I like it alright but not having ever used anything else, I don't know how it compares. It works well though as long as you keep up the weekly/monthly maintenance.
Coralife Cone Protein Skimmer

vetteguy53081 · Jan 4, 2014

Coralife cone was my best seller when had my store and also was my personal first unit before going to other brand, and for the price cannot be beat. As with any skimmer, you have to watch the levels, but it had generous flow and great overflow feature. The only downfall is the noise level even with the muffler unit attached.

Weaver6116 said:
I use the coralife cone skimmer. I like it alright but not having ever used anything else, I don't know how it compares. It works well though as long as you keep up the weekly/monthly maintenance.
Coralife Cone Protein Skimmer

gtbarsi · Jan 5, 2014

I really like the Reef Dynamics skimmers, they are powerfull, built in the USA, and are backed with service that is hard to beat. It is the kind of skimmer you buy for life, and as long as you maintain it you should never have to replace it. While the design is old school, the owner / designer knows more about skimming than most and really stands behind his product. If you ever have a chance to get one do it, and if you ever handle one you will understand why I think so highly of them.