What Skimmer Should I Get????????

[reefcandy]

Hi everyone i have a 72gallon fluval profile 1000 with a diy acrylic sump hold about 15 gallon of water. Have a hard time to pick a skimmeroh:. Try to fine the good skimmer will fit to my system. i am thinking with sps tank maybe some Lps maybe u guys can help me out to pick one with all your experiences thanks.:xd:

RLSS R6-i DC-Series
New Bubble-Magus C6
Skimz Sm163 Monzter DC-Series
Reef Octopus POV 6 DC-series

 

[bigfoot86]

Can't speak for the other ones you have on the list, but I do have a Reef Octopus sro2000 int that been fantastic. Well built and very efficient.

 

[Zero Nitrates]

I use a vertex skimmer. It has worked well for me.

 

[joeyhatch11]

Here's my vote for a new skimmer.180 Gallon Fresh Saltwater Fish Tank Protein Skimmer SCA 302 Needle Impeller | eBay

Just got he 301 version as an upgrade to my old Hydor and LOVE it. Been running it now for about 6-7 weeks. I found mine used for $70 shipped and thus far has been the best $70 Ive spent on my reef. It's simply a Bubble Mag clone and works awesome. There is huge thread on reefcentral on them if your

 

[navila06]

SWC 160 or a bubble magus curve 5.

 

[mainereefer]

+1 on the bubble magus or if you can find a used asm g series skimmer been one of the best for about 8-10 years now! I love my g3 on my 180g

 

[reefcandy]

thanks with the help guys. is any one have the experience the Skimmer i listed?

 

[gold_gla55]

I'm running a reef octopus NWB and absolutely love it.

 

[gold_gla55]

Also I know a lot of people aren't happy with the wobble that the bubble magus have.

 

[reefcandy]

Thanks for all the help. i have make up my mine to get a RLSS R6i skimmer to give a try after all i love the way how the skimmer looks. hope will be work great for my tank here is some pic of the skimmer and the sump i make.

 

[reefcandy]

Is anyone know what is the best water level for those skimmer?

 

[j3st3r]

8-10 inches

 

[bullet reef]

I was gonna say the CADlights Pipe-less skimmer would be so perfect for you because of your limited sump space and it's extremely small footprint of only 4.75"x 4.75". It works very well and is rated for up to 100g! But I saw you already got one :-(
You can always keep that in mind if you end up not being happy with the one you got.

 

[DAPG8GT]

Has the skimmer been reliable? Any issues with it?

 

[Wxman]

I'd go external and get a Reef Dynamic/Euro Reef