Looking for a good skimmer for a smaller system.

sweatervest13

sweatervest13

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Hi all,
I am working on setting up a frag tank. I have the tank ready to go and I am planning out the sump right now. Before I get too far into the planning of the sump I would like to pick out what skimmer I would like to use, so I can get the glass cut the the right height.
They system will be a 24"x24"x12" rimless tank, drilled, with a standard 29g tank as the sump.
I don't what to break the bank with a crazy good skimmer, but I don't want something that will suck. I looked online a bit and found a couple good ones (reef Octopus) but their like $200.00. I was hoping for something under $100.00. Plus the Reef Octopus ones are rated for 100g= tanks. This is going to be like a 60g system max. Thoughts??? Suggestions???
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Check out the reef oct. nano, they are sold on the bay. bh50. I believe that it the one I am getting for my 20g nano.
 
sweatervest13

sweatervest13

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Any thoughts on the Reef Octopus cheaper needle wheel skimmers??
maybe something like this??

Reef Octopus 4 (100 Gallon) In Sump Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer w/ Bubble Plate
Seth... I am having all kinds of trouble finding the SC150 skimmer. Is is a SeaClone??

Instant Ocean
Seaclone Protein Skimmer- 150
Can you PM me a link??
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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No, it's definitely NOT!!!!! lol. SC Aquariums protein skimmer... I actually think they changed the name of it to something else, actually. I have a PM somewhere if I can find it that has the new updated name.
A reef octopus needle wheel skimmer is most likely your best choice!
 
sweatervest13

sweatervest13

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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/393311/looking-for-a-good-skimmer-for-a-smaller-system#post_3498274
No, it's definitely NOT!!!!! lol. SC Aquariums protein skimmer... I actually think they changed the name of it to something else, actually. I have a PM somewhere if I can find it that has the new updated name.
A reef octopus needle wheel skimmer is most likely your best choice!
LOL... I did not think so, but like I said, I have not found it online yet. Maybe my google box is broken.

The Reef Octopus needle wheel is the front runner right now. When I was researching skimmers for my 125g build I thought long and hard about the SWC skimmers (like Shawn recommended). But $225.00 is a bit more then I wanted to spend on this build. I will maybe have a fish or two in the frag tank system, But I want great water quality for SPS frags.
If you can find the name or if you can PM me a link to where you bought yours, that would be great!!
 
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