Skimmer/sump advice

[mseepman]

Originally Posted by albert_dao

If you get a chance to design around it, the Bubblemaster series are some of the best price/performance skimmers out there right now. If you have the budget, go straight for the Bubble King's! They're in the same price range as Deltec's, Schuran's and other high-end skimmers now.

Thanks Albert...I would love to do the Bubblemaster but I want to stay married. I have my first child on the way, so I think I'll have to settle for a little while with something that just does a good job.

[albert_dao]

What's your price range?

Edit: Duh, just read your first post

Edit #2: The Bubble Master 160 is $499...

Edit #3: Within that price range, I'd consider the Euro Reef RS 135 at $375. Don't bother mesh modding it or anything, as the Sedra it comes with won't see any significant boost in air intake. This is a GOOD skimmer and I run several of them myself.

[Redrover]

Sump..Refugium..Plumbing was done by a buddy Marc [Superfudge ]
Skimmer is a H/S single pump...don't have model #

[Redrover]

This is all that I have at present time
As you see I have added two more pieces equipment...Elect cords...tubing...this weekend I'll get with it and straighten inside the cabinet..I don't like stuff hanging everywhere.

Eqiupment : Deltec Fluidised Bed Calcium Reactor...Red Sea Aquazone Plus 200

[Redrover]

Marc's [ "SuperFudge " ] skimmer...When it comes to this hobby if he has a idea, he does just that, build it.

[Captainhemo]

Although the skimmers suggested are good/great models, you may find them a little large for a small sump (20 gal) with height restrictions.
The EuroReef RS135 has a 7" x 8" base x 24" tall . You might want to look at the Tunze DOC 9010/9015 models. They seem to be the smallest skimmers (4.5"x5" footprint x 17 tall) in this class. There are a couple of people in this forum that are running them and seem to be very happy with them They also fall in your price range. Have heard that the ratings are generous, probably done with a light bio-load.

[mseepman]

Thanks Captainhemo, I agree that the three you suggested look right for the job. I would love the skimmer to be usable in my future tank if possible so I'm taking an extra long look at my options.

I have put feelers out on the new Aquamedic Blue T-3000. It's available in Europe and has gotten very good reviews. Their site says it's available in North America now too. I've enquired at their dealers and we'll have to see what comes back.