I need a new protein skimmer for my new 75g tank. I am going to make a sump, and the tank is going to be a community reef tank. I am not sure what brands are good and what brands are bad.
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I need a new protein skimmer for my new 75g tank. I am going to make a sump, and the tank is going to be a community reef tank. I am not sure what brands are good and what brands are bad.
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My skimmer of choice for a 75 reef would be a Euroreef rs-80 (now reef dynamics)... you just missed out I just sold a rs-80..I had one on my 90 gallon it worked well.... asm g-2 is also a good skimmer for the price.... SWC skimmers are great also, it really depends on your bioload and the price you want to spend, try to get the biggest skimmer your sump and budget allow...
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When i had my 90 gallon i used a asm g2 and it worked great
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I would also recommend looking at the new SRO (Super Reef Octopus) line. A SRO 1000 would probably work quite well on that tank. Really kind of depends on what your budget is.
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one of the swc cone skimmers would work awsome and not break the bank. i have the swc250A running on my 200 gallon system and the thing is a beast. deffinently the best skimmer i have owned to date.
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^^^^^^^^^^^ This, all depends on your budget.Asm, euro reef and aquac's are on the lower end but still good skimmers im
r higher end dollar BK's or SRO'S.
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There's a sweat buble master for sale in the selling threads,hard to beat that one and it's only 400 bucks with the pumps included.Might want to check it out,you won't be disapointed.top of the line skimmer
id go for this.
SWC Xtreme 160 Cone Protein Skimmer SWC Xteme 160 cone protein skimmer [Xtreme 160 cone] - $274.99 : SWC - Salt Water Connection, Protein Skimmers
ive got the 250a cone and it rocks.
here a 30+ page thread on them.
SWC Extreme Cone Skimmer Club - Reef Central Online Community
SWC Xtreme 160 Cone Protein Skimmer SWC Xteme 160 cone protein skimmer [Xtreme 160 cone] - $274.99 : SWC - Salt Water Connection, Protein Skimmers
ive got the 250a cone and it rocks.
here a 30+ page thread on them.
SWC Extreme Cone Skimmer Club - Reef Central Online Community
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Hi defensekid,
If you haven't made a purchase yet and have the budget for it, google "lifereef", i purchased a Lifereef VS3-30 in December 2009 and it has been running everyday since. No fancy needle valves, it's just a workhorse.
After the initial 2 week adjustment period (mostly because I felt I needed to fiddle with it) I have never, ever had to make any adjustments to continue the high amount of goo it produces. I really mean it when I tell you I have done nothing at all to the skimmer with the exception of cleaning the collection cup in almost 2 years. I have had several other brands which the airflow needed almost constant adjustment, now I don't have to even think about it.
I have it installed on a 125gal, FOWLR and critters, no corals. The skimmer is way overbuilt and will last a lifetime. Check them out.
If you haven't made a purchase yet and have the budget for it, google "lifereef", i purchased a Lifereef VS3-30 in December 2009 and it has been running everyday since. No fancy needle valves, it's just a workhorse.
After the initial 2 week adjustment period (mostly because I felt I needed to fiddle with it) I have never, ever had to make any adjustments to continue the high amount of goo it produces. I really mean it when I tell you I have done nothing at all to the skimmer with the exception of cleaning the collection cup in almost 2 years. I have had several other brands which the airflow needed almost constant adjustment, now I don't have to even think about it.
I have it installed on a 125gal, FOWLR and critters, no corals. The skimmer is way overbuilt and will last a lifetime. Check them out.
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Nice bang for your bucks right here.
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A lot of it is based on budget and what you are looking for. The more money you spend the higher quality and craftsmanship you get.
On the cheap side, I am running a Bubble Magus NAC7 cone on my new 60g rimless and have been real impressed with it. Pulls out some nasty stuff and the tank is not mature or stocked yet.
On the expensive side, I have a couple Bubble Kings here. The one a BK Delux 300 Internal I bought brand new 5-6 years ago and it looks like the day I bought it. Very high quality and second to none for quality. The other BK is a Supermarin 250 which I picked up used and looks great but is not running yet.
I also have three ASM G-3s running on my clown systems, they work well but are fairly low quality and the pumps they use (Sedras) are so-so. Unsure with today's technology I would run these on a reef system.
I have used Euro-Reefs in the past (when they used Sedra Pumps) and the worked the same as ASMs with a nicer (thicker) acrylic work.
On the cheap side, I am running a Bubble Magus NAC7 cone on my new 60g rimless and have been real impressed with it. Pulls out some nasty stuff and the tank is not mature or stocked yet.
On the expensive side, I have a couple Bubble Kings here. The one a BK Delux 300 Internal I bought brand new 5-6 years ago and it looks like the day I bought it. Very high quality and second to none for quality. The other BK is a Supermarin 250 which I picked up used and looks great but is not running yet.
I also have three ASM G-3s running on my clown systems, they work well but are fairly low quality and the pumps they use (Sedras) are so-so. Unsure with today's technology I would run these on a reef system.
I have used Euro-Reefs in the past (when they used Sedra Pumps) and the worked the same as ASMs with a nicer (thicker) acrylic work.
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I second that!
I have a Octopus and I would highly recomend that brand to you as well!
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I've got a red Sea skimmer that came out of a 75 Gal...it always worked well for me it is venturi type the pump and all works very well .
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red sea protein skimmer for 75 gal
I have a red sea venturi type protein skimmer worked very well for me best one I had..
I have a red sea venturi type protein skimmer worked very well for me best one I had..
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I'm quite certain the OP five years removed has found his skimmer, sold it, and bought another prior to you two hawking your cheesy wares in the equipment forums.
Ha! I hate people.
I am one of those "people" who likes to have faith in humanity, thinking that posts at the top of the forum are new and not from 5 years ago... but as soon as I let my guard down, some idiot bumps a thread that is 5+ years old...:help::2755:
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