In Sump Protein Skimmer Recommendations

[Aquattro]

Price range?

[mellybenoit]

Price range is negotiable. I am very much looking for value. If it costs me a few extra $$ to rid myself of future headaches, I'm all for it!

[matt_C]

Bubble magus Curve 5 skimmer
http://www.conceptaquariums.ca/index...bm-nac6-2.html
Best bang for your buck!
Great skimmer.

[Proteus]

Pmd

[AquaPin]

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[gregzz4]

Nothing against Matt, or Concept

I've always been lead to believe that any skimmer less than $500 should be halved when it comes to ability
With that said, I think the Nac7 is a better choice for you 'size wise', but not my choice as I've heard bad things about the atmann pump they come with
Maybe I'm wrong, so this is where your research (or Matt) will pay off

I'd do some research on the pump that comes with any skimmer you want to buy as there are some lemons out there

It's just a guideline but for instance;
My SK181 Kone is rated for 'up to' 320 gallons
I bought it for my 75g that has a total system volume of 105g
I feel I have enough skimmer to run my tank full-out with a heavy bio-load, but it still doesn't produce enough skimmate for my liking with only a medium load

Skimmers above the $500 mark used to be the way to go, but now-adays things have changed

I'd still recommend you look at halving the listed rating on less expensive units, or get a great skimmer that's going to do the job without worrying about your bio-load

[dcw1sfu]

I just upgraded from a Reef Octopus to a Vertex Omega 150 for my 60 gallon. Its rated up to 150G heavy bioload and is really skimming well in my SPS tank (nice dark nog). Love the skimmer and couldn't be happier.