Skimmer Rec for my 55 gal reef

[jessislav]

I need a new skimmer for my 55 gal (specs below). I had a hang on and am looking for an in sump skimmer now. I am considering an Octopus 110, Octo Extreme, Aqua C Urchin Pro, Or Aqua C EV 120 but ANY feedback or recommendations would be much appreciated!

I don't want to spend more than $300.

Sump - pro clear aquatic premier series 60 gal wet/dry
Pump - Rio hyperflo 14hf

Livestock includes:

maroon clown
domino damsel
purple basslet
red scooter blenny
open green brain
purple tip anemone
sebae anemone
pulsating xenia
2 emerald crabs/ 1 red crab
approx 20 mixed snails 25 mixed hermits
2 urchins

Looking to acquire more coral and livestock in the near future (shrooms, leather, a mate for my clown etc)

 

[dubs]

i got a berling x2 turbo and for the 220 that i paid it was worth it ....it work in sum or u can hang on and the foot print is pretty small so if u dont have alot room it might work

 

[NYreefNoob]

Vertex in 100 or in 80, very well built, great performance and awesome price, premium aquatics had a sell going on with them, i have the in 180 and love it, these are manufactured by proline which is bk

 

[nybb1001]

i got the Octo extreme 160 for my 55 gal, absolutely love it, also can be used in future upgrade.

 

[jadakiss]

Aqua C Urchin Pro

 

[Rtam3185]

Euro Reef Rs!

 

[Master Shake]

ASM makes some of the best skimmers around as in the aspect of performance, user friendlyness and function. price is relatively around price of other skimmers for that size tank.

 

[NYreefNoob]

once again the vertex, cost less then any of the one's listed and a better skimmer, i've owned all of the skimmers others have recommended, asm 2 and 3 , er rs 80 rs 100 rs 135 cs 8-2, aqua c, reg pro urchin urchin pro, msx 160, tried a bermuda, etss ( several ) and a few others

 

[autoponicz]

vertex has good reviews...also look into the bubble magus NAC6...cost under $150 and you can pick it up locally...

they are coming out with a NAC7 cone soon if you can wait..