Chad and Belinda Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 We will be upgrading to a 265 (plus sump/ fuge) in about a month. Can someone recommend a great protein skimmer? Thanks... Chad~n~Belinda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innate1 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I love my EuroReef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Any ideas on budget? (The prices below are based on new purchases) $600+ I'd recommend the Bubble King or Royal-Exclusiv Cone by Vertex. Deltec has a good reputation in this price point as well. $200-$400: Vertex or EuroReef Under $200, you could try a coralife superskimmer, but I wouldn't recommend it. VERY hit or miss with that skimmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) These are the ones I was researching when I was planning a 240g upgrade.. Might be a good starting-point: --SWC Xtreme 300/350 Protein Skimmer --MSX 300 w/Extra-Long Neck CONE Skimmers: ============ --I-Tech Cone Skimmer (http://i-techskimmers.com/forums/) --Royal-Exclusiv Alpha 250 Cone Skimmer (Premium Aquatics) --SWC Xtreme Cone Protein Skimmer Edited June 22, 2009 by pbnj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgy Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I'm going to be starting up a 180 in the near future and I've been looking at Warner Marine K2 / ATB 840 / MSX 2S / and Bubble King (vertex alpha 200). I think I'm going with one of the cone skimmers but I still have some time to research and see what I think will be the best route. Most of these will be fine on a heavily stocked 180. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal90 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 for the money i dont think you can go wrong with a euro reef skimmer. their customer service will always call you back if they dont pick up and they will talk to you on the phone to make sure you get the skimmer that is right for your tank. also the quality of there skimmers are very nice and not over priced for what you get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad and Belinda Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks everyone for the excellent suggestions. We are really looking forward to putting this project together and, of course, want to do it right. Chad~n~Belinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedelgado Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I like recirculating style skimmers bcause they are supposed to be more efficient. I gravity feed mine which saves a little elec.I would get one rated higher than needed but still fits comfortably in the sump for ease of maint.an Ato is a big plus, constant water level helps keep skimmer dialed in.Skimmers with a GATE valve also help with fine tuning.Ball valves are better than nothing but a gate valve works way better.Look for a reliable, energy efficient, quiet yet powerful pump and or pumps.consider the availability and cost of replacement parts.A big collection cup that is easily taken off and put back on without much fuss is nice. The twist & lock is pretty nice on the deltec I am using right now. My cup has a drain port on it but I do not use it. The cup is large enough to hold a weeks skimate . After a weeks use the neck should be cleaned anyways to maintain efficiency so no real need for the drain port feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Didnt Dustin have a pretty nice Vertex for sale in the want to sell section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustint21 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 It sold already. I would go with the MSX or SWC. JMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 i had thought that you had one, didnt know if it sold.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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