skimmer experts

[neal90]

Ok im getting a new skimmer and have changed my mind on how much i want to spend. ( I know they are very nice but i just can swing the $$$ for the WM H1 skimmer right now) What im looking at now

1 The ESHOPPS
PSK-75H
body: 3" x 14"
* Total Height: 23"
* Footprint: 7" x 6"
* Air Intake: 150 lpm <--------(How much air compared to the other skimmer)
* Watts: 15w
* Rating: Up to 75g

http://www.eshopps.com/graphics/hangskimmers.jpg


2 The Bubble magus
NAC5E
Capability : 300L-500L (80G-135G)
Pump:atman ph2000 (made in china)
Pump power: 28W, 220V 50Hz /110V 60Hz
Air intake : 450L/H<----------------(How much air compared to the other skimmer)
Dimensions:11.8" * 6.3" * 20.5 "
Cylinder: 5"
http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com/catalog/images/images_big/Bubble%20Magus%20NAC5E.jpg


I have herd very good things about the eshopps hob skimmer, And it has the bubble plate and now has a new mesh impeller, but the pump looks like it takes in less air and is smaller than the bubble magus skimmer. ( not sure how to do the conversion :confused:) Bubble mag also has a very good rep but I have looked all over and cant find a review of this particular skimmer. The only thing i think the eshopps skimmer has over the bubble mag is the bubble plate. Both cost just about the same so I need you all to help me pick out the better skimmer

[fmelindy]

The BM design looks promising and pulls a lot more air. They have also cultivated a good reputation. I have experience with the eshopps (but not the BM) and my own choice here would be the BM, if I had my time back.

[fmelindy]

Also keep in mind that the BM could probably handle a lot bigger tank due to the cylinder size and the air intake numbers, so keep that in mind when sizing your skimmer to your tank as well.

[neal90]

I now the bubble mag will be a little on the big side but do you all think it would be a bad choice for a hevaly stocked 20 gal????

[outy]

a mesh modded octopuss would be my first choice over those two any day of the week