Also check out Ocean Aquatics for diy skimmers that provide a huge bang for the buck.

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It is said that Euroreef skimmers are the best by many in this hobby. You can buy an identicle skimmer to a Euroreef made by ASM (I think) that is cheeper only because it uses different materials. I've seen it in action and would reccomend getting one. It uses a needle wheel pump which is less maintenance than beckets nozzles and more effiecient than old ventury style pumps. Do a google search for ASM skimmers and you'll find them.

I am running an ASM G2 or G2+ or something like that. I find that it is the easiest skimmer to use and works great. Setup was easy. From what I have read on this and other forums on the troubles with getting a skimmer to work proper, I have yet to see any with my ASM. I have had it for 1 year now and it is still going strong :biggrin:

A skimmer is a really good place to spend money in this hobby IMO it very important and makes for a healthy easier to keep reef tank.

My pics would be Aquamedics, Euroreef and ASM get as big as you can afford then a bit more, money well spent! Any skimmer I've seen for $100.00 is a joke, just something for a LFS to add on until you realize the value of a quality skimmer.

Dave

Edited for spelling sorry Bob!
Sorry for the slang my number one picks...

Thanks al lot for all the tips guys! This gives me some good places to start my shopping.