Who make the best skimmer for a large tank?

[psilentchild]

I have an 430 gallon tank.I was wonder who makes the best skimmer.I was thinking about getting the bubble king 250.Is the $2000 worth it?

[EdMan1971]

My asm g5 works well and was much cheaper.

[The Grim Reefer]

Go ask in the big tank forum. I think you will get better responses there, those guys tend to be really helpful and and detail oriented.

[luvreefs23]

I just put a bk supermarin 300 on a 375...costed 2050.00, yes it was worth it.

[psilentchild]

I thank I did something like that before and it got moved here.I heard warner marine makes a good one.

[jh2pizza]

I love my GEO becket.

[commabc]

i like deltec.

[sjm817]

If you could provide more info, it would be easier to narrow it down some.

Type:
In sump? External? In stand? Outside of stand? Max height & footprint?

Are these things important?
Quiet? Power use? Plug and play? Dont mind some tweaking? Budget?

[DaveMorris]

I have a 300g display with about 650g total volume and I just replaced my ER CS6 and CS8 skimmers with a MRC MR-3R dual Beckett and it is rocking pretty good. I like Beckett skimmer quite a bit.

[Demonic]

I second the MRC MR-3R. Its a beast. And at a gallon per day it makes water changes... well I dont do them now. LOL

[MikeFisher1972]

Don’t want to jump on to someone thread but it is kind of the same question.
Doesn’t matter in sump or out of the sump what is the best one to handle the best with low energy consumption and less maintenance?

[thereefaquarist]

Well... I like the cone skimmers and the reeflo ones. The Alpha 300 cone is going to be a beast I would preorder that badboy and save 250$. ATB has some really nice stuff too. MRC came out with a cool lookin reeflo, also reef specialty has a sweet modded orca 250. Also check out the Itech super beast. and if money is no concept go for a BK 500, make sure to get the RDII pump, or maybe the ATB XXXXL =))

[JasonD]

I'm a big fan of lifereef skimmers they are venturi skimmers that come in a variety of sizes.


Jason

[tufacody]

My old LifeReef couldn't hold a candle to my SWC cone. It's not even in the same league.

[psilentchild]

Hmmm what to get what to get.I have acess to a huge r2 k skimmer for less than half the price of the bk 250.I just have to figure out where I want to put it.Whould it be a good one to get?

[psilentchild]

Can someone give me some information on the r2k protein skimmer?I looked but couldn't ind any good information.

[Rwinfrey]

ATB large -did I mention I love ATB:rollface:

[Marinworld]

Same old, same old.

Looks like everyone that posts just lists the skimmer they are using. Obviously, they are all working!!! So.....................what can we glean from all that.

Looks to me like there is more than one way to skin a cat. I am still amazed at how much hype there is regarding Protein Skimmers. I think one needs to look at the basic design, rather than the price, when considering a choice.

The only other logical way is to get detailed specs on these units in action. That is almost an impossible task, since most each and every system is unique as to bioload, maintenance procedures, etc. The same brand and model of Skimmer will even act differently in each system, because of these variables.

So making a suggestion based on performance is quite subjective.

I've personally used many brands, and they have all functioned, systems were sound, and specimens were healthy. It takes many things to make a good system. A Protein Skimmer is just one part of that whole system.

I think that needs to be kept in perspective.

Good Luck
Don

[thereefaquarist]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14994589#post14994589 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by psilentchild
Can someone give me some information on the r2k protein skimmer?I looked but couldn't ind any good information.

rk2 are big inexpensive skimmers, they use fairly old technology and are not nearly as efficient as other skimmers like the ones I mentioned. I highly suggest looking into ATB and Bubble King, they will make a better skimmer, and are constantly researching and developing their products. Also you should get a skimmer that is fit for your system, putting a skimmer rated for 1000g system on a 500g system is going to skim worse than a skimmer that is rated correctly for a 500g system, this is proven in the Itech small vs. ATB medium experiment. most high end companies rate their skimmers accurately.

[tas5tas]

Hurricone Cat2 External....$799....will more than do the job.

[psilentchild]

So these are the one one's I'm thinking about.Hurricone Cat3,ATB,warner Marine and bubblemaster.Which one would you sugest out o those 4?

[GSMguy]

which ATB model are you looking at?

[psilentchild]

Don't know yet

[GSMguy]

I think the large is right for the 500g range.

[uhuru]

ATB if you want the best customer service in the business.

[psilentchild]

I have been trying to call atbskimmers since Monday to see which one they recommend and for how much and no one answers.

[victor90]

[violation]

[MikeFisher1972]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14989877#post14989877 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MikeFisher1972
Don’t want to jump on to someone thread but it is kind of the same question.
Doesn’t matter in sump or out of the sump what is the best one to handle the best with low energy consumption and less maintenance?

N E help would be great i am looking for a skimmer for a 400g tank + 100+/-g sump.
E Z to clean.
with low energy consumption!!
that will last and not burn out.
thank you for your knowlegdge and helping me make the right educated choice.

[celano]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14988403#post14988403 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Grim Reefer
Go ask in the big tank forum. I think you will get better responses there, those guys tend to be really helpful and and detail oriented.
X2 Once again the Grim is spot on.

[GSMguy]

If you started this thread there they would just move it here....