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rhody605
02-04-2013, 11:37 AM
My current skimmer needs to be replaced. Trying to figure out what would be best for the price range I have in mind. $300-$400.

Setup: 80g display mixed reef. 30g sump. Skimmer section is roughly 10" x 10" around 10" deep.

Light - Medium stocked.
Fish list:
Scopas tang
Coral beauty
Six line wrasse
2 domino damsels
2 clowns.

Options I had in mind.

Rlss 6. $350
But Denny was telling me supplier is unreliable for shipping.

Reef octopus diablo xs160. $350

Vertex omega 150 $390

Did have lined up a used skimz sm201. Which I thought would be great but the deal fell thru.

I'm open to used, just need to find the deals.

Skimmerking
02-04-2013, 02:01 PM
Well if you are wanting something look at the SWC 160 excellent skimmer.

And How can you argue with the Skimmer King....

gridley
02-04-2013, 03:47 PM
I have the RLSS 8. I have so far found it to be an excellent skimmer - I really like the DC 6 speed pump with the 10 min feed mode. If you are able to wait for it to arrive, I think you would be happy with it.

sphelps
02-04-2013, 03:52 PM
The new Reef octopus diablos will have DC pumps as well.

http://reefbuilders.com/2013/01/02/reef-octopus-loading-dc-skimmers-2013/

viperfish
02-04-2013, 04:12 PM
I recenlt purchased an Eshopps Snow Cone S-200 for my 60 Gal SPS cube and I'm really impressed. It is a little overkill for this tank but I am running biopellets so I wanted to be sure it would do the job. The Sicce pump runs well and in the two months I have been running it, it has yet to overflow. This thing is very compact and would fit your space no problem.

Also +1 for the SWC 160.

rhody605
02-04-2013, 05:18 PM
There are a lot of options in this price range thankfully. I feel like I need one soon though.

My current skimmer is basically not skimming anything. But nitrates are still undetectable using API test kit.

So hopefully get a skimmer this week.
Hence why availability is a big factor right now.