Best Skimmer

ReeferMO85 · 07/25/2006, 03:15 PM

What is the best skimmer for a 75 gal. tank with a decent bio-load?

It seems everyone has a different idea which the best is.

antony1103 · 07/25/2006, 03:20 PM

I use an ASM G-3. It is a little overkill but i plan to beef up the bio-load in the tank in the near future. I pull out half a cup of nasty stuff a day, dry skimming.

ReeferMO85 · 07/25/2006, 03:22 PM

I read that ASM are unreliable because they are hand made, some are good and some are not. Is that true? How does yours work?

MacnReef · 07/25/2006, 03:27 PM

I haven't heard any problems with ASM skimmers or I wouldn't have bought one. I personally like ASM skimmers but there are other great options.

MyReefCreations
EuroReef (might as well get ASM)
Deltec
Trigger Systems

Just to name a few.

Mike

trippyl · 07/25/2006, 03:27 PM

I don't think there is a difference of opinion here at all. The fact is the more you can afford the better skimmer you are gonna get.

I have a 75, and i use the AquaC Remora Pro with a souped up (mag 7) pump driving it. I've also moved it to the sump and converted it to work like an urchin. Of course, if I had 2 gees lying around, I'd get the deltec that has the automatically cleaning brushes for the collection tube. Would it make a huge difference? Maybe not, but there is no question that the skimmer is all important, and price does matter.

antony1103 · 07/25/2006, 03:28 PM

It took a week to break it in but once i did it was one of the best skimmers i have ever owned. (not that i owned many before it)

MattG · 07/25/2006, 03:28 PM

You are going to get a ton of different answers to your question. A lot of what makes a skimmer the right choice is dependent upon what you are looking for in it.

What is the budget? Size constraints? Is noise a big concern?

mg426 · 07/25/2006, 03:42 PM

I run a ASM g3 and it works great. There are lots of good ones out there for sure.

acrocrazy · 07/25/2006, 04:16 PM

MTC 250 IS YOUR BESTEST BET

jimbo045 · 07/25/2006, 04:26 PM

SeaClone 150, I say... JD

FishNutzBoi · 07/25/2006, 04:37 PM

Skilter...

jk

bskiba · 07/25/2006, 04:44 PM

I would aim for a 6inch by 24 inch skimmer. the g-3 is a good option. the Euroreef new rs series will be the same thing but a little better and better build quality. the octopus skimmers are nice- slight decrease in performance(which I haven't seen) but killer price. I have owned all three and so far I like the er and octopus best. Deltects are great skimmers a little better than the ones above but double the price. H+s will be the top along with bubbleking. Beckett skimmers will be overkill on a small tank imo but they work good if kept clean.

Summary any needlewheel 6inch tube that is 24 inches or so will be what you want. all listed above will skim as good as needed and a little better.

zenzence · 07/25/2006, 05:53 PM

Lifereef most dont use them but those who do WOW what a nice skimmer

hangles · 07/25/2006, 06:53 PM

I have a G3 and droped it in the sump after running it in vinegar for 3 hours. it took off and started skimming right away. never saw a skimmer do that ! for the price and quality it sold me !!
btw its on a 75g with 25g sump

mg426 · 07/25/2006, 07:08 PM

My g3 took one day to start pulling out nasty crud. Thats was without even washing it, right out of the box. It has not stopped skimming at all, water changes , feeding, works great for me.

07/25/2006, 03:15 PM	#1
ReeferMO85 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 218	Best Skimmer What is the best skimmer for a 75 gal. tank with a decent bio-load? It seems everyone has a different idea which the best is.

07/25/2006, 03:20 PM	#2
antony1103 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 628	I use an ASM G-3. It is a little overkill but i plan to beef up the bio-load in the tank in the near future. I pull out half a cup of nasty stuff a day, dry skimming. __________________ Anthony Current Tank Info: I help with Penn State's 125 and 500 gallon reef aquariums.

07/25/2006, 03:27 PM	#4
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	I haven't heard any problems with ASM skimmers or I wouldn't have bought one. I personally like ASM skimmers but there are other great options. MyReefCreations EuroReef (might as well get ASM) Deltec Trigger Systems Just to name a few. Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

07/25/2006, 03:28 PM	#6
antony1103 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 628	It took a week to break it in but once i did it was one of the best skimmers i have ever owned. (not that i owned many before it) __________________ Anthony Current Tank Info: I help with Penn State's 125 and 500 gallon reef aquariums.

07/25/2006, 03:28 PM	#7
MattG Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 3,216	You are going to get a ton of different answers to your question. A lot of what makes a skimmer the right choice is dependent upon what you are looking for in it. What is the budget? Size constraints? Is noise a big concern? __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 215 mixed reef

07/25/2006, 03:22 PM	#3
ReeferMO85 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 218	I read that ASM are unreliable because they are hand made, some are good and some are not. Is that true? How does yours work?

07/25/2006, 03:27 PM	#5
trippyl Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Here Posts: 1,106	I don't think there is a difference of opinion here at all. The fact is the more you can afford the better skimmer you are gonna get. I have a 75, and i use the AquaC Remora Pro with a souped up (mag 7) pump driving it. I've also moved it to the sump and converted it to work like an urchin. Of course, if I had 2 gees lying around, I'd get the deltec that has the automatically cleaning brushes for the collection tube. Would it make a huge difference? Maybe not, but there is no question that the skimmer is all important, and price does matter.

07/25/2006, 03:42 PM	#8
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	I run a ASM g3 and it works great. There are lots of good ones out there for sure. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

07/25/2006, 04:16 PM	#9
acrocrazy Registered Member. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Huntington Station Posts: 246	MTC 250 IS YOUR BESTEST BET

07/25/2006, 04:26 PM	#10
jimbo045 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aiea, HI. Posts: 1,788	SeaClone 150, I say... JD

07/25/2006, 04:37 PM	#11
FishNutzBoi Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 541	Skilter... jk __________________ I'm one of those reefnutz that are actually nutz. Current Tank Info: 8G Biocube, 70W SunPod, Koralia nano + Maxijet900: Mixed Reef with SPS's and no softies.

07/25/2006, 04:44 PM	#12
bskiba Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: La Mesa Posts: 794	I would aim for a 6inch by 24 inch skimmer. the g-3 is a good option. the Euroreef new rs series will be the same thing but a little better and better build quality. the octopus skimmers are nice- slight decrease in performance(which I haven't seen) but killer price. I have owned all three and so far I like the er and octopus best. Deltects are great skimmers a little better than the ones above but double the price. H+s will be the top along with bubbleking. Beckett skimmers will be overkill on a small tank imo but they work good if kept clean. Summary any needlewheel 6inch tube that is 24 inches or so will be what you want. all listed above will skim as good as needed and a little better. __________________ AKA: BRADREEF Current Tank Info: Started new cube 05-2012

07/25/2006, 05:53 PM	#13
zenzence Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 373	Lifereef most dont use them but those who do WOW what a nice skimmer __________________ zen x 2 Current Tank Info: 75 Innovative Marine /mixed Reef

07/25/2006, 06:53 PM	#14
hangles Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nashport ohio Posts: 948	I have a G3 and droped it in the sump after running it in vinegar for 3 hours. it took off and started skimming right away. never saw a skimmer do that ! for the price and quality it sold me !! btw its on a 75g with 25g sump __________________ I like fishy crackers ! Current Tank Info: 75 gal reef/ 55 gal puffer/ 20 gal fowlr/ 10 gal fowlr

07/25/2006, 07:08 PM	#15
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	My g3 took one day to start pulling out nasty crud. Thats was without even washing it, right out of the box. It has not stopped skimming at all, water changes , feeding, works great for me. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt