Looking for external skimmer recommendations

[reefme]

I have a 350 gallons total water and want to see what is best and reliable skimmer for price wise. Planning on mixed reefs near future. Thank you for your inputs.

[brotherd]

I like my Lifereef skimmer.Set it and forget it.

[Slyguy00]

There is actually a thread about this going right now

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=845981#post845981

[reefme]

I like my Lifereef skimmer.Set it and forget it.

Where did you buy your skimmer?

[brotherd]

Ordered directly from Jeff at lifereef.com. The 6 foot tall one is rated for 1000 gal.

[reefme]

And how big is your tank?

[brotherd]

180. System volume is closer to 280.

[reefme]

180. System volume is closer to 280.

180G and you ordered a 6 foot tall. It's rated for 1500G+. Also did you ordered together with the pump?

[brotherd]

http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s679/brotherd2/IMG-20130501-00107_zpscfe1c289.jpg (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/brotherd2/media/IMG-20130501-00107_zpscfe1c289.jpg.html)

[reefme]

Also is it easy to remove the skimmer cup.

[brotherd]

Not currently running at 6 feet tall.5 foot tall but I have the extension ready to go soon.I did get the pump with it. Yes it's overkill for my system but wth:)

[brotherd]

Also is it easy to remove the skimmer cup.
I shut the skimmer pump off,release the quick connect tubes,unscrew the nylon bolts a bit and lift the top off as 1 unit.Clean it,reinstall and fire it up.No adjustments required.

[brotherd]

I shut the skimmer pump off,release the quick connect tubes,unscrew the nylon bolts a bit and lift the top off as 1 unit.Clean it,reinstall and fire it up.No adjustments required.
And....the way it pulls air in your house won't stink.

[reefme]

Thank you so much!

[brotherd]

Anytime:biggrin:

[MarkoD]

I have a bashsea twisted skimmer. Rated for about 1000 gallons. On a 300 twv.

Works great.