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youngguns27
07/08/2013, 08:19 PM
I have narrowed it down to these 2. I have everything for my set up of my 180 and have a used ASM G4 but I don't care for it. So back to the drawing board for my protein skimmer. I was told by Justin from Avast the CS1 would do just fine for my my 180 plus the 60 gallon sump. I have a Bubble Mag for my 45 cube and it has been very good, but funds are running low and Avast is the cheaper of the 2 but it obviously doesn't mean it's a cheap skimmer. I just want to know thoughts. This is my first big tank.
M.phenax
07/08/2013, 08:50 PM
I just bought the Bubble Mag/Seaside Aquatics 180, and I really like it. It started pulling yuk straight away, and there have been no issues with noise, vibration or efficiency due to fluctuating water levels.
youngguns27
07/08/2013, 08:55 PM
I just bought the Bubble Mag/Seaside Aquatics 180, and I really like it. It started pulling yuk straight away, and there have been no issues with noise, vibration or efficiency due to fluctuating water levels.

What size tank do you have??
M.phenax
07/08/2013, 08:55 PM
Btw, I bought it from Salty Supply if you're interested- best price I found :)
M.phenax
07/08/2013, 09:00 PM
I bought it for a heavily stocked 55 (read messy eaters) w a 20g sump, but I will be using it for a larger (180+) tank eventually. The 55 will become the sump.
youngguns27
07/08/2013, 10:03 PM
Pulled the trigger on the Bubble Mag Hero
downbeach
07/09/2013, 04:46 AM
I bought mineabout 6 month's ago, and just removed it for its first cleaning which was very easy. I have my BP reactor plumbed directly into the intake and it's working great.
Bobborocco
07/09/2013, 07:34 AM
im actually wondering what skimmer i should get for my 180. Going to have some messy eaters in there. I was told i should be looking for something around 400 gallon? Is this true? Only skimmer i know about is Reef Octopus.
youngguns27
07/09/2013, 11:19 AM
im actually wondering what skimmer i should get for my 180. Going to have some messy eaters in there. I was told i should be looking for something around 400 gallon? Is this true? Only skimmer i know about is Reef Octopus.

Because of the funds factor. I have to go smaller. I usually go larger on the skimmer but when you first start running your 180 it is not going to be at a heavy bioload in a short period of time. So I will use this skimmer for about 3-6 months, sell it and get a larger skimmer rated for a 350-400 gallon system. So if you have the funds I would start out with the larger skimmer. Some skimmers that are good I have experience with is the Bubble Mag and Reef Octo. I also like Avast & RLSS.
TimeConsumer
07/09/2013, 07:45 PM
im actually wondering what skimmer i should get for my 180. Going to have some messy eaters in there. I was told i should be looking for something around 400 gallon? Is this true? Only skimmer i know about is Reef Octopus.

How much do you plan on feeding everyday and what is your budget? There are a lot of great options for skimmers out there. You might want to look at the RLSS R8-I, AquaMaxx EM300, SRO 3000 INT (if you can keep it at a shallow depth), Reef Dynamics INS250, or Vertex Alpha 200.
Bobborocco
07/10/2013, 06:56 AM
not sure about feeding yet but the budget i would say is around 400- 500. I looked to the R8 and doesn't look to bad for the price. Same with the aquamaxx EM.