Looking for a Kick A** Skimmer

[drstevemiller]

Hey All
I'm looking at revamping my sump for my 180 gallon tank and I'm seriously considering getting a new skimmer. I have an ASM G4+ on it right now and I think it does a fair job....but not a great job. This tank has an emperator angel, a harlequin tusk, a singapore angel, a juv. sailfin tang, and a juv. rabbitfish. 65 gallon sump makes it a 245 gallon system. There are some polyp, soft, and LPS corals in there as well.

I have an ASM on my 75 gallon and I'm really happy with it but that tank only has 2 fish in it and doesn't have the bioload the 180 does. The ASM G4+ is a decent skimmer, but it's inconsistant and as a result I've had algae problems in the 180 gallon tank.

So I'm looking for an in sump skimmer for a 245 gallon system with plenty of live rock and a moderatly heavy bioload. I won't say "price is no object" but I don't mind spending money if it's going to save me time and money in the long run. Any help/opinions are appreciated.
Thanks!!!!

[moondoggy4]

There is a used ATB Medium for sale on the used fourm for sale and it is a great price.

[Cliff519]

I've heard good things about the bubble magus BM220-CS. I've never personally used one, but it might be worth looking into

http://bubble-magus.com/en/productShow.asp?id=995

[huskysglare1]

I just got the SWC 300 Askoll Cone Skimmer and all i can say is WOW! this thing is a beast. It's very well built. The bubbles are microscopic and the askoll is dead silent. I love this skimmer. I have a couple of videos of it posted on youtube and pictures on reefcentral.

[solitude127]

ATB 1050 V1.5 would get my vote. Moderately priced, compared to BK or Deltec, but still has the performance to compete with pretty much any skimmer

[rkaires]

Another vote for 1050A.

[Stanley-Reefer]

Deltec SC2560 here--worth the $$$

I have waaaay too many fish in 160 net gal too
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