Best $200-$300 skimmer for a 75g?

[cubanheat1]

Im currently setting up a 75g reef and need opinions on a good skimmer for a 75g mixed reef. I was thinking of the octopus nw 200 but dont know yet. Please help....Its going to be an in-sump skimmer if that helps and Trying not to go over $300.sump is 36"x12 ,thank you.

[JJAPHIPPS22]

Tunze 9010 and dont look back

[fraggin]

2nd that
i like mine :D

[D-Rod]

www.octopusskimmer.com

[Peedub20]

What does the Tunze 9010 look like when being used as a HOB?

[fraggin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11237891#post11237891 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Peedub20
What does the Tunze 9010 look like when being used as a HOB?

the 9010 is a intank or sump skimmer.

better in the sump tho for the size.

[USC-fan]

das ex-1 would be my suggestion.

[luke33]

I'd go with the das ex1 or the octo 200 from marinesolutionsinc.com The das is 285 and a recirc. The octo200 is 179 and not a recirc. Both are plenty. I wouldn't go with the tunze as i think both of these skimmers work better. Unless you have very very limited space.

[CruzinKim]

No don't go Tunze 9010, I hated that skimmer, especially now that I have a Bubblemaster 160. I agree on the DAS EX-1, that's probably the best skimmer for your 75g setup that is close to $300.

[cubanheat1]

what is a DAS skimmer and where can i find one?How about the octopus 150 recirculating skimmer i think its about 300?

[Urban_Squrill]

Used EV180....

[luke33]

www.petorama.net

I'd pass on the aquac

[cubanheat1]

that website is out of order, any other sites?

[luke33]

Thats the only one....works fine for me

[USC-fan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11238569#post11238569 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cubanheat1
what is a DAS skimmer and where can i find one?How about the octopus 150 recirculating skimmer i think its about 300? DAs would be a better performing skimmer but if you don't get a DAS, definitely get a recirc skimmer.

Here is another place that sell the DAS ex-1
http://www.protein-skimmer.com/shopping.asp?id=446996&itemid=6663&ct=1&shopperid=70019&merchantid=446996&shop=itemdetail.asp

[Theexp]

I have a das ex 1, on a 65 gallon tank with 1 diamond goby, and it pulls out a full collection cup of dark skimmate once a week.

[Wrench]

Octopus NW200 or Recirc 150

[kawicivic]

I just picked up the RPS 1000(pacific coast: http://www.pacificcoastimports.com/product.cfm?sid=61291879N10557032117002Q1195833301569R74S141S162S162U28240068C45&p=148&cs=products%2Ecfm%3Fsid%3D61291879N10557032117002Q1195833301569R74S141S162S162U28240068C45%26c%3D24% 26kys%3D%26pg%3D2)

I got a steal on it for $140 used. I don't have it yet but I am thinking this is going to be a great skimmer for my 75 that I am setting up in about a month!

[kdblove_99]

Agree DAS EX 1. have one on my 60 cube and love it

[kodyboy]

DAS ex-1 or tunze 9010, I would get the DAS first unless you have a small space for your skimmer then the tunze is the way to go.