Skimmer opinion needed

Danzig · 09/26/2020, 06:49 PM

Will have combined tank volume of approximately 75 gallons. Looking for an in sump skimmer. Is there something QUIET, small and affordable? Even if i have to buy it used im fine with that. Most skimmers seem to start around 150 gallons im seeing. Dont want a oversized skimmer because i will have a light bioload, and larger ones have a higher electricity demand. Any suggestions?

moondoggy4 · 09/27/2020, 10:30 AM

Is the 75 gallon the DT only?

reefteaser · 09/27/2020, 10:41 AM

Bubble Magus 5 maybe? I use a 7, just replaced the pump after 5 years. Works pretty well, easy to adjust
I’ve seen the 5 sell around $200. Look for a used one.

herostar · 10/08/2020, 12:14 PM

I have nothing but good things to say about my SCA-301 simmer.
I've been using it for almost 2 years on my ~70g system

billdogg · 10/13/2020, 10:33 AM

I have a BM 7 for my 60g frag tank. Works like a charm. IMHO, you are better off with a slightly oversized skimmer than you would be with one that is just barely big enough.

moondoggy4 · 10/13/2020, 07:33 PM

I would chose a BM7 or over a BM5, Aqua Maxx has some new skimmers that work real good. Maybe a Aqua Max FC80 or. a Cone S Co-1

09/26/2020, 06:49 PM	#1
Danzig Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 694	Skimmer opinion needed Will have combined tank volume of approximately 75 gallons. Looking for an in sump skimmer. Is there something QUIET, small and affordable? Even if i have to buy it used im fine with that. Most skimmers seem to start around 150 gallons im seeing. Dont want a oversized skimmer because i will have a light bioload, and larger ones have a higher electricity demand. Any suggestions? __________________ Keep our planet clean "PH s/b 7.9-8.3, salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp abt 80. Alk and cal will not rise if mg is low."

10/08/2020, 12:14 PM	#4
herostar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 1,024	I have nothing but good things to say about my SCA-301 simmer. I've been using it for almost 2 years on my ~70g system __________________ Do a good turn daily. Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic (Est. 2007)

10/13/2020, 10:33 AM	#5
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I have a BM 7 for my 60g frag tank. Works like a charm. IMHO, you are better off with a slightly oversized skimmer than you would be with one that is just barely big enough. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

09/27/2020, 10:30 AM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Is the 75 gallon the DT only?

09/27/2020, 10:41 AM	#3
reefteaser Convince'em or confuse'em Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: S FL Posts: 341	Bubble Magus 5 maybe? I use a 7, just replaced the pump after 5 years. Works pretty well, easy to adjust I’ve seen the 5 sell around $200. Look for a used one.

10/13/2020, 07:33 PM	#6
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I would chose a BM7 or over a BM5, Aqua Maxx has some new skimmers that work real good. Maybe a Aqua Max FC80 or. a Cone S Co-1