Thoughts on skimmers then

[ensquire]

Seeing that I'm bored at work, and I know how everyone here loves polls & voicing their personal opinions. Let's do another one for my benefit.
As per the last one, I am soliciting opinions for my new tank system.
It is a 90 gallon internal overflow tank with a durso draining to a 30 gallon sump.The return pump will push approx. 700GPH
This will be a mid to high bioload tank, starting with LPS and fishes, but the goal will be a mixed reef system.
I presently have a brand new SWC 160 extreme Cone, so it will be part of the poll.
I would like to keep this around the 400.00 level so BK's and other high end skimmers are out of my budget.
Choices are:

1) Skimz SM161
http://www.conceptaquatics.ca/index.php/sm121-2.html

2) Tunze DOC Protein Skimmer - 9011
http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/tz...er+-+9011.html

3) Tunze DOC Protein Skimmer - 9410
http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/tz...er+-+9410.html

4) SWC Xtreme 200 protein Skimmer
http://www.saltwaterconnection.com/i...d9fca0f9ef5901

5) SWC Xtreme 180 Cone Protein Skimmer
http://www.saltwaterconnection.com/i...roducts_id=149

6) SWC Xtreme 160 Cone Protein Skimmer
http://www.saltwaterconnection.com/i...roducts_id=116

7) Bubble Magus NAC7 Protein Skimmer
http://www.goreef.com/Bubble-Magus-N...n-Skimmer.html

8) Bubble Magus New Hero 180-S Protein Skimmer
http://www.goreef.com/Bubble-Magus-N...n-Skimmer.html

9) Coralife Super Skimmer - Needle Wheel
http://www.goreef.com/Coralife-Super...0-Gallons.html

10) Other

Lots of choices here.
Feel free to express your opinions >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[rastaangel]

Its not on your list but I have a reef octopus XP-2000 cone and its amazing!!!

[RuGlu6]

Hero with Eheim $600+shipping
If it will fit in to your sump.
http://www.reefshops.com/product-676.html
BTW Nac 7 is only $170 here (220V)
http://www.reefshops.com/bubble-magu...n-skimmer.html
More cone skimmers here
http://www.reefshops.com/skimmers/cone-skimmers/
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SWC looks like a knock off of Bubble Magus.

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by RuGlu6

BTW Nac 7 is only $170 here (220V)

You can get it from Reef Supplies in the 110v version for more money, and it's cheaper than the one ensquire posted

[chris121277]

I'm running a SWC Mini S on my 90 mixed with a 40 sump and am very pleased with it.

http://www.saltwaterconnection.com/i...products_id=77

But I'll warn ya.....there's nothing mini about this skimmer....it's HUGE!! LOL


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[ensquire]

Well, Dammit, even more options out there than even I thought . Lol

[daplatapus]

Originally Posted by rastaangel

Its not on your list but I have a reef octopus XP-2000 cone and its amazing!!!

+1000
I have the SRO 2000 Int as well and it's awesome! I'm running a 80 Gal DT and a 80 gal sump and it works amazing!

[sunoka]

Originally Posted by rastaangel

Its not on your list but I have a reef octopus XP-2000 cone and its amazing!!!

I also run a Reef Octopus EX-250 great skimmer!

[RuGlu6]

Originally Posted by daplatapus

+1000
I have the SRO 2000 Int as well and it's awesome! I'm running a 80 Gal DT and a 80 gal sump and it works amazing!

Originally Posted by sunoka

I also run a Reef Octopus EX-250 great skimmer!

Any skimmer with Bubble Blaster pump will be excellent.
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http://www.goreef.com/Bubble-Blaster-Pumps
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http://coralvue.com/bubbleblaster/
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http://www.aquacave.com/Bubble-Blust...umps-C807.aspx
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDQvW...=youtube_gdata
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8_HpHg6nCw
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[RDNanoGuy]

I use a SWC 180 cone on my 165gal mixed reef. Good no nonsense skimmer. No muss no fuss. Makes a cupful of nasty green/brown sludge every 2-3 days. Very easy to clean as well.