Protein Skimmer for a 300g?

[Decker16]

What is a good protein skimmer (in sump) for a 300g it is going to be a basic reef at the start (softies) then I am going to expand it SPS LPS.

Thanks!

[lhm nole]

Octopus 5000 xp cone have it on my 300 and its a skimming machine. Make sure your water height is 6 inches.

[tpenn187]

i am running an super reef octopus 5000 internal on a 300 gal system, it has no issues handling it.

[Lucidbeam]

I'm trying to find this out also. I have been looking at Deltec Internal Protein Skimmer SC2060 and Royal Exclusiv Alpha 300 Cone Protein Skimmer. Going to tag along. Want to see what people say.

[Decker16]

Any thoughts on the ASM G4 etc...

[noobtothereef]

i am running an super reef octopus 5000 internal on a 300 gal system, it has no issues handling it.

many peole are running these on 300dd's and seem to do a god job

[Dtronic]

i am running an super reef octopus 5000 internal on a 300 gal system, it has no issues handling it.

Same. Great skimmer. Got it back in November, no problems.

[johnnyroastbeef]

I've been very happy with my Bermuda Aquatics 5C. Its an awesome skimmer for that size tank and I think its very affordable.

[lhm nole]

Any thoughts on the ASM G4 etc...

Not big enough imo to me ASM skimmers are ok but not great

[BlueStag]

Skimmers have come a long way. There are a lot of good options for that size tank. Here is a link to a review on the SWC Cone 250 1A.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1630593

[Fish Ace]

Not big enough imo to me ASM skimmers are ok but not great

Don't take this wrong, but can someone define what's great?

[Paulairduck]

I'm trying to find this out also. I have been looking at Deltec Internal Protein Skimmer SC2060 and Royal Exclusiv Alpha 300 Cone Protein Skimmer. Going to tag along. Want to see what people say.

I would stay away from the alpha 300 the transistion on that cone has issues.

my best option if money is no object, BK supermarine 250, I run one and it works great on my 300

I tried the 5000 cone, another great option and much easier on the wallet.

[marcrothschild]

ASM G5 on my 250, 300total volume. I have had it running for over 3 years...works great, but the collection cup can be hard to remove @times, and the materials used on the cup are not that great. I have had to repair a few cracks after dropping it during cleaning.
For the price its a solid skimmer. A G4 is too small for a 300G IMO. If price is less of an issue, the bubble king supermarin or Alpha 300 Cone ...they have a much more robust build quality, are much quieter, and use less energy. I will eventually replace my G5 with one of these. I have a friend that has the Alpha 300, its silent....does it skim better than my G5...probably not.....I think its worth the added cost for silence and efficiency.