need to pick new skimmer for sump

netimreefer

netimreefer

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the sump is a 29 gallon tank, with a space of about 11" by 14" to place a skimmer, so any ideas I am looking to spend up to 350 to 400 max
 
spiderwoman

spiderwoman

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With your budget and the size of tank you can basically pick up any skimmer that is rated for 50-75 gallons, even the more high end ones.
 
aquaguy24

aquaguy24

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aqua c 120 might be a better fit..its rated for 125g..$300 plus pump..i have one for my 90g..its been working well for me..
 
aquaguy24

aquaguy24

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but when i had my 24g running i never used a protein skimmer..and my tank water parameter are always on mark..although i only had 2 small fish and some corals..and i did run some cardon from time to time..my water stayed cystal clear..
 
aquaguy24

aquaguy24

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ahhh well that changed everything...yes aqua c ev 180 will do..its pretty compact..not as tall as other skimmer rated the same..it has a big mixing box so u have more contact time..
 
netimreefer

netimreefer

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I don't think that the MSX 200 will fit in my space in the sump 11x14" and the footprint is 11.5x13", I really was aiming towards an msx skimmer, but I need a skimmer that is good and fits in my sump!!
 
joncat24

joncat24

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The MSX 160 would definitely fit, and is an awesome skimmer. I have one in my 65 gallon right now and it is great. I am upgrading soon to a 120 gal, and Will probably upgrade to a msx 200....maybe even the 250...lol
The 160 would handle a 90 gallon with no problems, I just recommended the 200 because it is only $20 more money right now.
 
jmesmcm

jmesmcm

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I run an Aqua-c EV-180 in my sump on my 90. It seems to do a better job than the euroreef I am running on my 120 but that is probably because the bioload in the 90 FOWLR is higher than in the 120 Reef.
 
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