Need a Skimmer for a 180G reef...need suggestions!

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jd_75g

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I've searched the boards and have found many opinions on this topic, but haven't found a consensus. Looking for suggestions on a skimmer for a 180g reef...looking at a total water volume of 300 gallons, or so. Would like to stay below $500, but don't want to sacrifice performance.
Thoughts?
 
joncat24

joncat24

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Originally Posted by JDL
http:///forum/post/3030683
msx 250
if you can afford it get the msx 2s cone, but they are $720
excellent advice.... I have the msx 250 on a total system volume of around 210 gallons and it does a great job. For $379 shipped, you can't touch it. That being said, if I had the dollars I would get the MSX 2S cone in a heartbeat.
 
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jd_75g

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Originally Posted by joncat24
http:///forum/post/3030698
excellent advice.... I have the msx 250 on a total system volume of around 210 gallons and it does a great job. For $379 shipped, you can't touch it. That being said, if I had the dollars I would get the MSX 2S cone in a heartbeat.

Originally Posted by JDL
http:///forum/post/3030683
msx 250
if you can afford it get the msx 2s cone, but they are $720
I've heard several recommend the MSX 250, so probably leaning in that direction. Looked online and found the 2s cone priced at over $700...
You think the cone is worth twice the cost of the 250?
 
jdl

jdl

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Originally Posted by JD_75G
http:///forum/post/3030985
I've heard several recommend the MSX 250, so probably leaning in that direction. Looked online and found the 2s cone priced at over $700...
You think the cone is worth twice the cost of the 250?
the 2s is new, so with it comes the high price tag. Bang for the buck, no it isnt worth it, but it is worth it compared to other $700 skimmers.
bang for the buck, nothing comes close to the MSX 250.
 
joncat24

joncat24

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Originally Posted by JD_75G
http:///forum/post/3031786
Thanks....guess I'll need the ASM G-4?
It is your money, but the ASM g 4 is no where close to the MSX 250. The body on the g4 is 8" compared to 10 on the msx. The sedra 5000 doesn't come close to the air pull of 1 Sicce , much less the two with the msx. And the build of the MSX is alot better quality.....not to mention,,,,the msx is cheaper too. Like I said, it is your money, but for my money the MSX is a no brainer.
 
deejeff442

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i have the octo msx250 on my 225 with 120 sump.
the things a beast ,big footprint
works great.
got it on the bay for under $300
 
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jd_75g

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Originally Posted by deejeff442
http:///forum/post/3032814
i have the octo msx250 on my 225 with 120 sump.
the things a beast ,big footprint
works great.
got it on the bay for under $300
Searched the bay for MSX Skimmers, but search comes back negative. Called something else?
 
deejeff442

deejeff442

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octopus extreme,
i went back to see the prices and wow they went up.
i bought mine 6 months ago for think it was $290 but they went up .
 
joncat24

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marine solutions sells the msx skimmers. They are the only place to get em. They have free shipping right now also...coupon code MSX
 
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jd_75g

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Originally Posted by deejeff442
http:///forum/post/3033240
octopus extreme,
i went back to see the prices and wow they went up.
i bought mine 6 months ago for think it was $290 but they went up .

Originally Posted by joncat24
http:///forum/post/3033260
marine solutions sells the msx skimmers. They are the only place to get em. They have free shipping right now also...coupon code MSX
Nice...Thanks!!!
 
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