what skimmer for my predatory 80g?!?

[crazinezz978]

hey guys, what would be a good skimmer for my 80g predatory fowlr tank. Im looking to spend around 100-150 bucks. im hoping i could get a used skimmer for around that much that would work for my tank, but :confused: wHich one :confused: Also, do the new jebo/odyssea skimmers work? ive heard mix reviews about them, but i thought i would ask you gurus first on what would work for me.

[waldomas]

If you want to spend only $100 - $150, just save the money and put it towards salt!

In other words, just do regular water changes.

Seriously

[AquaReeferMan]

This skimmer is a great bang for the buck. It would work nice on your tank. Mine is doing the trick for now.

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/209473/product.web

[crazinezz978]

doesnt that skimmer have problems with it overflowing?

[AquaReeferMan]

Mine doesnt. I know 4 other people with Super Skimmers that dont have that problem either. A little tinkering with the return tube fixes that problem. PM me if you end up getting one, Ill help you out with it.

[crazinezz978]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10679975#post10679975 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by AquaReeferMan
Mine doesnt. I know 4 other people with Super Skimmers that dont have that problem either. A little tinkering with the return tube fixes that problem. PM me if you end up getting one, Ill help you out with it.

i think ill be ordering the css220 soon, will do, thanks!

[Sk8r]

Many skimmers overflow during a power-out restart. I set mine on eggcrate atop my sump [I use its chamber for a refugium] and have no troubles: it just drips a bit, then restarts itself.

I recommend a skimmer 2x as big as they recommend for your tank: ie, if they say it handles 75g, get the 150. Go used.

I use an Aqua C EV120 on my 54g reef [you over-skim with corals] and it does great.

[crazinezz978]

i decided not to get the css220. my LFS has one and the owner of the shop was telling me why it isnt the best skimmer.

ok, so whats a good skimmer for my tank if i bump up my budget to $200? im trying not to end up with a crappy skimmer...

[crazinezz978]

i decided not to get the css220. my LFS has one and the owner of the shop was telling me why it isnt the best skimmer.

ok, so whats a good skimmer for my tank if i bump up my budget to $200? im trying not to end up with a crappy skimmer...

[AquaReeferMan]

You're really not going to find a great skimmer for under $200 unless its used. The only thing close and cheap is the CSS. Since the tank isnt a reef tank I see no problems with running a CSS. Just my .02.

I would scroll the used equipment selling forums.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=2

[AndrewJackson]

Get on ebay and check it often, eventually you will find something good on there, I did.

[AquaReeferMan]

This is what Im getting from my CSS. Very smelly and thick. I have to empty the cup every week, week and a half. Its working good. Since I have a reef tank I am going to upgrade. I just need like $350.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e349/aquareeferman/PICT0076.jpg

[AndrewJackson]

Have you done any mods to that css?

[AquaReeferMan]

Not really, I just put an elbow on to direct the return flow.

[crazinezz978]

wow!, now i think i may be reconsidering...

so would you get a new cs220 or a used ASM G-3? there the same price, just not sure wich one i should go with.

[Chibils]

Get an Octopus NW150. Works fine out of the box, almost on par with a Euro-Reef (from what I hear) if you mod it.

[crazinezz978]

Just bought a ASM G2 in my initial budget! Its rated upto 200Gal. tanks but i guess it will be a 'BEAST' skimming my 75g + 29 sump. Its sitting intank for now till i make my sump. i will post pics as i get any skimate!

Thx for all the help.