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ahullsb
06/25/2007, 12:18 PM
I have a heavily stocked 55 at the moment. My coralife skimmer is not getting the job done. I want to upgrade skimmers and might upgrade to a 150 gallon tank in the not too distant future. Any recommendations on something that can skim a 150 too? I have read many threads about deltec, h&S, ATI, etc. I would like to keep it around 300 dollars if possible, but am open to suggestions if there is something spectacular out their for more. I guess the only limit I have right now is that my cabinet is only 28 inches tall. This would be going in my 20 gallon sump. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

kzoo
06/25/2007, 12:40 PM
http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=496

kzoo
06/25/2007, 12:42 PM
OR
http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=1301

ahullsb
06/25/2007, 02:04 PM
Those look to be in the ballpark. Thanks. Anyone else have any suggestions?

yeldarbj
06/25/2007, 02:47 PM
Tunze 9010

ahullsb
06/25/2007, 03:31 PM
I'll check it out too. Thanks. Any other suggestions?

dscola
06/25/2007, 03:42 PM
I bought a Kent Marine Nautalis TE about a month ago for my 120g and I'm very happy with it. It's extremely simple to set-up and adjust, had almost no break in time, it's rated up to 300g, and it pulls a lot of skimmate. I spent $209 at my LFS, so I'm sure you can get them much cheaper on-line (I'm scared to look). You do need to by a pump for it as well - a MJ9 is recommened - but still it should fit your budget. You could spend more, but why?

Also, I don't have the dimensions in front of me, but it should fit your 28in cabinet with room to spare.