Skimmer for 40 breeder

Frostyfish · Jul 11, 2014

NanaReefer said:
I thought you were looking for an in sump skimmer?

I am looking for an in sump skimmer, but found a new aqua gadget for dirt cheap. The aqua gadget is for the back chamber of an AIO right? I thought I could make an adjustable rod to move up and down. As you can tell this is my first skimmer purchase, and I have no experience with them at all.

NanaReefer · Jul 12, 2014

Yes it is made for the IM AIO. But I guess you could make it work. But why go through the hassle? Just get an in sump skimmer

Or do you just really like that one?

Frostyfish · Jul 12, 2014

NanaReefer said:
Yes it is made for the IM AIO. But I guess you could make it work. But why go through the hassle? Just get an in sump skimmer Or do you just really like that one?

The only thing I really like about the aqua gadget is the price! I'll have to decide if the difference in price between the two is worth the time and effort to make the AG work

NanaReefer · Jul 19, 2014

The SCA-301 is a great skimmer at an even greater price! $89 average

I love mine-lol.

glb · Nov 21, 2015

NanaReefer said:
The SCA-301 is a great skimmer at an even greater price! $89 average I love mine-lol.

I'm thinking about that one or the RO BH-50 for my 40g with 20g long sump. Are you still happy with yours?

s2nhle · Nov 23, 2015

I have eshop S120 cone on my 46g. I am very happy with its performance.

glb · Nov 24, 2015

So I've narrowed it down to 3 choices:

Hydor skim slim skimmer 48-65g
SCA-301
CoralVue Reef Octopus BH50 HOB

I can't do high end at this point but these seem to be solid performers. Which seems best? I'm leaning towards the SCA.

TheWhiteFord · Nov 24, 2015

The sca is the best skimmer in my opinion and the Hydoris also great but I have heard a lot of iffy reviews on the reef octopus

glb · Nov 24, 2015

ReefingWhiteford said:
The sca is the best skimmer in my opinion and the Hydoris also great but I have heard a lot of iffy reviews on the reef octopus

Thanks! How nice that a great piece of equipment is affordable!

Aznxgqboyx · Nov 24, 2015

Frostyfish said:
What is your favorite skimmer for a 40 breeder that you have/had? I would prefer inexpensive and high quality, but I understand for the most part "you get what you pay for" applies almost all the time.

My 40 breeder build with the sca 301 skimmer, can't beat it for the size and price.