[Shadowfox]

HELP!!!

I've got some money burning a hole in my pocket! Which Skimmer should I buy for my new setup?(75gal) I'm looking for the most bang for my buck I'd like to spend ~150-200. The last skimmer I had was a DIY PVC POS, now I just compensate with water changes. Any and all suggestions Please!

Tom

 

[DLBerlin]

Wow , havent seen you for quite awhile. Welcome back
Debbie

 

[camelot]

We just purchased a Aqua C hang on back. It was recommeded by a lot of people and it's working great for us. Their is a guy on ebay taht sells them. PM me if your interested and I will send you his info. He shipped it right away and was a great guy to deal with.

Terry

 

[Shadowfox]

Thanks for the welcome Debbie...how are things going at the lake that is pleasant?

 

[DLBerlin]

Things are going good here?
Hows that tank setup going? Get your fuge running?

 

[tszetela]

I am planning a 60 cube and I am going Tunze!
They are over the $200 mark (by $36) but its a TUNZE!!!

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=TZ5113

Or...

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=T0220.3&Category_Code=TUNZESKIM

 

[Shadowfox]

that TUNZE looks interesting. Do you have any reviews?

 

[DLBerlin]

Detroiter has a Marine technical concepts HSA 250 for sale.
You'd have to get ahold of him for the details but I know they are top quality.
Debbie

 

[skylergirl]

The best skimmer I used on my 75 gallon was the euroreef 5-3, but I think you can get pretty much the same performance out of the 5-2 for less money.

I tried the prizim. It leaked right out of the box.

I tried the Aqua Medic Turbofloater. By far, the worst waste of money I have ever spent!

Look into buying new if you can so that you can get a warranty.

Good luck!

 

[John N]

If you want HOB, the best skimmer for that size tank (for the money), is the AquaC Remora Pro with the Mag 3 pump. Look around for the going price and then Buy it from PremiumAquatics.

Edited to include the following statement:
Do what you want and what you are willing to spend, but let me just say that a skimmer is NOT something to skimp on. Find a good one, and then search to find the best price for it.

 

[moonlitsomernite]

I got a protein skimmer from Reefwonders... it's some off brand skimmer but it works AMAZINGLY... I get so much gunk out of it and my water is clearer then ever. Not to mention it's A LOT cheaper then other good quality skimmers. $165 for a system rated for up to 200 gallons (plus pump). Talk to him and maybe he can hook you up.

 

[DLBerlin]

Yeah Reefwonders lives out here near me so no shipping either. He's a great guy to deal with.
Debbie

 

[Shadowfox]

Debbie can you send me his info?

 

[drewmspt]

Aqua C remora Pro is a good choice. I run it on my 120 and it is a work horse. I can possibly find my link and get you a person who will ship it to you for about 210.00. I would have to search for it.

 

[waynesreef]

I have a PM hot-1 skimmer and used on the 110g. It works great. I bought it for $150 about 3 years ago.

 

[reefwonders]

You could stop by and take a look at the skimmers I have if you like. I don't have any for your size right now but can order it., but you can still look at the ones I have running on my systems. They do work really well.-Bob

 

[Shadowfox]

I'll do that. What's the contact info