Skimmer ASM or Tunze or Hydor?

[fkshiu]

Both these skimmers are way undersized for your tank unless you're looking to only run softies. ASMs are notorious for overrating their skimmers and at least if you check Tunze's website they'll give you are formula for calculating down from their "up to 132 gallon" rating depending on application.

[24storm]

Anyone have a recommendation for this system? This will be a frag tank set up so bioload will be low. But it will have a few fish in it.

Thanks Keith

[Red Coral Aquariums]

I have been very impressed and have had very positive customer input with the Hydor Skimmers. I would recommend a model 600.
Kevin

[fishoholic]

I ran an ASM G4 on my 230g tank and it worked great. Pulled out lots of gunk and I never had any problems with it.

[24storm]

Anyone have any input on Hydor skimmers?

They seam well built but i have not heard anything about them before.
I would be looking at the 500 model.

Keith

[Pazil]

I run the Hydor 700 model on my 150g cube and I have to empty the cup every 2 - 3 days. It was extremely easy to setup and tune...almost PNP type of skimmer. I am very happy with it.

Cheers

[24storm]

I seen your build thread looks pretty good.

Anyone else have any info on these Hydor skimmers? Or anything else to recommend in the 400 price range.

Keith