So many skimmers... what to do?

[aznt1217]

Hello Guys,

I am looking to upgrade my skimmer. I currently have a EuroReef ES5-2 w Sedra 3500 Pump in my 54 gallon. I am not even 100% sure if I SHOULD upgrade. But if I were... what should I get?

I was looking at the

ASM G-1X
Reef Octopus Extreme 160
Reef Octopus NW150
Bullet 1 Protein Skimmer by Precision Marine

What do you guys think?

 

[NYreefNoob]

ASM G-1X
Reef Octopus Extreme 160
Reef Octopus NW150
NOT MUCH DIFFERENT THEN WHAT YOU HAVE, I HAVE A ETSS SUMP BUDDY 40 THAT'S KICKIN BUTT

 

[fernandokng]

MSX cone.

 

[mckostya]

ive heard good things about ASM G-1X. but i dont have one so dont take my word for it

 

[JLAudio]

Ive had them all except the Bullet 1, out of the others definitly the OCT EXTREME. Once you mesh mod it, it pulls a ton of air, trust me

 

[Killerdrgn]

Ive had them all except the Bullet 1, out of the others definitly the OCT EXTREME. Once you mesh mod it, it pulls a ton of air, trust me

Wait the octopus extreme is the one that's already mesh modded though.

 

[o0jmadr0x0o]

+1 for the octo/msx
i think some places( marinesolutions) sell the msx with a meshwheel and a pinwheel

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

ATB Small with Airstar Pump

 

[aznt1217]

Damn those Cone Skimmers are so expensive.... I am not made of money lol

 

[JLAudio]

Damn those Cone Skimmers are so expensive.... I am not made of money lol

Cone skimmer may not fit in the section of your sump for the skimmer, make sure before hand in regards to the measurements.

As for the octopus extreme I bought came with needle wheel but mesh and ties for the mod

 

[aznt1217]

Yea Jay, I might end up going with what you bought. But it's funny the EuroReef dialed in again yesterday after A LOT of adjusting...

 

[moonlightxpress825]

bubble king mini 160...well made skimmers

 

[jhart]

I like the red sea triple pass works great for me and I have a superskimmer my Red sea kicks butt..skim blows the top cover off I have to tape it down lol

 

[JLAudio]

bubble king mini 160...well made skimmers

Yea bubble king best in the business but price is double the rest. Great suggestion just the BK prices are still kind of crazy

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

Orca Systems Skimmers - Uses DAS pumps and cheaper or the same price of a Reef Octopus.

 

[NYreefNoob]

honestly for that size systm stick with the euroreef and if you dont have the gate valve buy it makes a huge difference, i run a euroreef rs 80 on a heavy stocked 60g sps tank, and hav 2 other skimmer's, spend the left over money on something nice for your tank. the bermuda bc3 is a kick azz skimmer also

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

honestly for that size systm stick with the euroreef and if you dont have the gate valve buy it makes a huge difference, i run a euroreef rs 80 on a heavy stocked 60g sps tank, and hav 2 other skimmer's, spend the left over money on something nice for your tank. the bermuda bc3 is a kick azz skimmer also

If you are talking about affordability, then Euroreef is NOT the right choice.

-Think about what you are getting...
-Thin walled Acrylic and a Sedra Pump....
-High Price Tag


Affordable Orca - Click Here

 

[ecvernon]

i got AN ATI BM 160..so far the best skimmer i ever owned. i want to vomit every time i change the collection cup. On reef central there are usually people selling used close to half of retail value that is where i got mines

 

[NYreefNoob]

If you are talking about affordability, then Euroreef is NOT the right choice.

-Think about what you are getting...
-Thin walled Acrylic and a Sedra Pump....
-High Price Tag
you think the msx or octopus is built better ?
how do you figure thin acrylic and a high price tag ? check the price of a new rs 80 compared to any you listed. he already has a er that is more then enough for his tank so why does he need a skimmer unless he just wants to change,

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

If you are talking about affordability, then Euroreef is NOT the right choice.

-Think about what you are getting...
-Thin walled Acrylic and a Sedra Pump....
-High Price Tag
you think the msx or octopus is built better ?
how do you figure thin acrylic and a high price tag ? check the price of a new rs 80 compared to any you listed. he already has a er that is more then enough for his tank so why does he need a skimmer unless he just wants to change,

I am a Dealer for ALL of the brands Mentioned in this thread. I have installed EVERY BRAND listed in this thread.

I never said he needed a new simmer I was just making suggestions of good skimmers with good price tags.

If you have read my posts, you would see that I did NOT recommend a Octopus or MSX. I recommended an ATB and an ORCA Systems skimmer, both that are not only known within the hobby to be of the best built skimmers using the best materials, but give you biggest bang for the buck.