Which Protein Skimmer??

[newsalt40324]

I am going to get a new skimmer very soon and was curious which skimmer does a more effective job for the money a Aqua C EV-180 or Precision Marine Bullet 2. I will be putting on a 120 gallon reef tank that will be populated with mainly SPS coral. Any and all opinions would be helpful.

 

[jtwilson]

Well if you want the best bang for your buck I would go with the coralife skimmers .....they are great

, but sorry I dont know anything about the ones you mentioned.

 

[scsinet]

I'd go for the bullet, only because it uses an actual Beckett foamhead, as opposed to the AquaC "spray induction" method. Both work well, but the Beckett is a far more proven technology.
If you are spending this much on a skimmer, consider throwing in a few more bucks and look at the Euro Reef, particularly the recirculating skimmers. The thing I don't like about Beckett, Downdraft, or induction skimmers is that they require a comparatively large pump to operate efficiently as they require lots of head pressure. Don't get me wrong though, the PM will be a great skimmer.

 

[al mc]

I can't agrue with SCSI..much more experience than I....but also consider MRC2R for your project...also a beckett foam producer......I have found this to be the best skimmer I have personally used. I have not used the other skimmers you are considering but have heard they are both good brands....

 

[newsalt40324]

Thanks for the input I will look at both the Euro Reef and the MRC2R