Skimmer HELP

[aznnutty]

i have a nice big system going up. but haven't decided on a skimmer yet. it's goin to be a 40g long DT, 40g long frag tank, 40g long fuge, and 40g lon sump. the skimmer space is 15L,11w, 22H. i only have 5.5" clearence for the collection cup. looking to spend around $200 for a skimmer.

im torn between a few skimmers. i know nothing about skimmers or what makes them great other then fine bubbles is good. here's a few that i can choose from.

http://www.aquacave.com/octopus-nw-...kimmer-749.html

http://www.aquacave.com/octopus-nw-...kimmer-496.html

http://afishybusiness.com/protein_s...protein_skimmer

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/s...hreadid=1636567

i can't tell which is better then the other

[vickiNaz]

The best skimmer ever is the G-series... Even a G2 is a inexpensive fantastic skimmer.

[mikeatjac]

The G series is old technology. I would look at the new Octos with the simi=cone or a extreme 160.

[THE ROOK]

I would consider finding a way to make more height available to the skimmer section. You're really limiting future options on such a critical component.

The MSX/Octo Extreme 200 would be the smallest I'd run on that system.

[aznnutty]

it's two double 55g stands next to each other.
http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/azn2nutty/DSC01982.jpg

[THE ROOK]

While I'm not a fan, you could look into an external skimmer. This will eliminate your height & cup removal issues.

[aznnutty]

so i decided to go with the nw200 but i need to know the hight of the cup itself to see if i can squeeze it inbetween 5.5" of clearence

[scaryperson27]

You bought it already? Good luck...