which skimmer should i purchase

marvinsae · #1 04-17-2010, 06:49 AM

my tank is a 65 with 40gallon sump and was thinking of purchasing a seaclone 150... it is pretty cheap about under 100 but i was thinkin of spending around 200-250. anyone have any skimmer suggestions

mseepman · #2 04-17-2010, 06:57 AM

I would say you should look at the SWC or Bubble Magus skimmers...they have good reviews for the price.

I have a Aqua medic Blue1000 and I'm quite happy with it....not too expensive either. My tank is a 70G with 20G sump.

Coleus · #3 04-17-2010, 07:38 AM

+1 for BM

burrows14 · #4 04-17-2010, 07:44 AM

I would check out the bubble magus NAC7 skimmer. I ran one for a couple months and was very happy with its performance . I only switched skimmers because I was upgrading systems. Im running the larger Bubble magus CS-180 now and loving it. Bubble magus is a good bang for your buck IMO

Chaloupa · #5 04-17-2010, 07:44 AM

STAY AWAY from the Seaclone..they are junk, honestly. Any of the others suggested would do 100x's the job that the seaclone would. I am a Euroreef fan but they just don't make them anymore....the Vertex is one I would consider for sure..but the BM would be fantastic!

marvinsae · #6 04-17-2010, 07:49 AM

wow bubble magus goes for pretty cheap and the reviews look great. i think i've made up my mind.

burrows14 · #7 04-17-2010, 08:01 AM

let us know which one you get

Millepora_Maniac · #8 04-17-2010, 09:06 PM

Vertex!!! Go with them for sure, cheap and wicked quality!

marvinsae · #9 04-18-2010, 02:43 AM

well my buddy just bought a seaclone rated for 100 gallons. mine's 105 with sump but i know i should get a skimmer rated for at least 1.5x. i've heard bad things about seaclones but would it be better with some modding? i might purchase it from him

mseepman · #10 04-18-2010, 03:15 AM

They are complete junk and I don't think there is any saving them...mods or otherwise.

I think everyone here will concur.