Protein skimmer?

[fooman]

Okay let me start buy saying i have done lots and lots of reading about skimmers and now i am no further ahead . I would like an opinion about a few different skimmers . I have a 150 gallon DT and a 100 gallon sump And am hoping to have a reef in the future . My top dollar is 400.00 right now i have it down to 4 skimmers 1- Bubble Magus Curve 9
2- AquaMaxx ConeS CO-3
3- CAD Lights 2nd Generation Conic Protein skimmers (TIA-1350)
4- Vertex Omega 150 Protein Skimmer
Any help is appreciated.

[jordsyke]

i have a vertex 150 and love it but I think your volume is too much for it, try and find skimmer rated for atleast 200gallons for your setup

[fooman]

Yes i think it is to small as well but a store told me it would work good for it. And this is why i am asking for opinions .

[NickC]

Im using an aquamaxx cs1 and am very impressed with it. I really like the design they used. At first the bubble plate.looked weird but the extra cones definately add an extra kick in its performance versus a regular bubble plate I had on my swc.

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[jason604]

Try to go for something rated for about 2x or so more volume than your tank. U will need it if u wanna have a full blown healthy reef in the future. Don't listen to stores. See if u can find a high end used skimmer on here km sure u will get a killer deal.

[jordsyke]

Agree! I see tons of really good protien skimmers sell on here for cheap

Originally Posted by jason604

Try to go for something rated for about 2x or so more volume than your tank. U will need it if u wanna have a full blown healthy reef in the future. Don't listen to stores. See if u can find a high end used skimmer on here km sure u will get a killer deal.

[Myka]

The Vertex Omega 150 won't even be close to big enough and the Cad Lights 1350 is a bit small too. The Aqua Maxx I'm not familiar with, but it appears on print to be able to handle the job. The Bubble Magus I think would be a good choice - I know several people running them who quite like them, and from what I've seen they are performing well. They seem to be reliable too.

Curve 9 review (does complain about noise though): http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=88466

[fooman]

I think i am leaning towards the curve 9 . Everything i read is that it is a good bang for the buck . As for used i live in a small town and miss all the good deals.

[Proteus]

Go for the curve. Myself and alot of local people really like the BM skimmers

[fooman]

Thanks for the help putting my mind to ease about my decision to go with the Curve 9.