New skimmer ideas for 120

[scott058]

I an currently running a ER RS 135 on my 120 mixed reef with about 35 gallons or so in my sump. Just don't feel like the ER is pulling its weight anymore. Anyone have any thoughts on a new brand of skimmer? Price is not really an issue just want good performance and efficiency
-Thanks, Scott

[OnlyCrimson]

msx200 when it comes back in stock.

http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/catalog/p132/MSX200/product_info.html

and the thread about them

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1287102

I just got the 160 for 70g system and its great.

[jackfrost]

Precision Marine Bullet 2.

Everything else is just talk.

You might as well be Hillary Clinton !

[JCTewks]

If price is not an issue, Bubble King EXT150. But, my guess is that $1300 for a skimmer is a little much. You could gat an ATB cone small and it would kick butt too, but again IIRC they are around $850. THe MSX 200 is the best bang for your buck right now, and will skim great for $350.

jackfrost: I assume that you'v enever used a QUALITY NW/MW skimmer? the PM skimmers are nice, but only if electrical usage is of no concern....and the OP lives in Vegas where I would guess electricity isn't cheap :D

[scott058]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12038997#post12038997 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JCTewks
If price is not an issue, Bubble King EXT150. But, my guess is that $1300 for a skimmer is a little much. You could gat an ATB cone small and it would kick butt too, but again IIRC they are around $850. THe MSX 200 is the best bang for your buck right now, and will skim great for $350.

jackfrost: I assume that you'v enever used a QUALITY NW/MW skimmer? the PM skimmers are nice, but only if electrical usage is of no concern....and the OP lives in Vegas where I would guess electricity isn't cheap :D

No the electricty isn't. I was looking at the ATB small cone. Was`on the border line thinking it might be a little ovekill. What do you guys think? Also thanks for the imput so far

[JCTewks]

With the ATB small, you'll be able to feed heavily, keep FAT fish, and healthy corals on your 150g system. Also, they are $800, not $850 like I posted earlier :D

So, no, IMO it is NOT overkill....just means you can keep a more natural reef with fish that feed multiple times throughout the day.

[scott058]

Cool thanks Jeff