Skimmer Suggestion

md14 · #1 08-18-2010, 09:51 PM

I'm in the process of building roughly a 200G aggressive FOWLR setup and was just wondering if anybody had suggestions for a suitable skimmer (in-sump).

Would like to keep the cost below $600

Thanks!

othicx · #2 08-18-2010, 10:30 PM

I just picked up a euroreef 180 for my 220g used for a good price. I know this skimmer would be good for your tank but i'm not sure of the price atm.

md14 · #3 08-19-2010, 03:37 PM

The Euroreef 180 is rated for a 135gal at a heavy load. I know I'm going to have quite the bioload

. Might have to look at something a bit above that

snow1 · #4 08-19-2010, 05:16 PM

Try the SWC XTREME 250A Protein Skimmer
It under your cost and has a 250g heavy bio load.

viperfish · #5 08-19-2010, 06:05 PM

I have a similar setup to this one only mine is 180 Gal. I have an Aqua Euro 250 skimmer with the two pumps. I have drilled the venturi and installed larger airlines but mine is the older model. I believe the newer models have larger airlines and a bubble plate. I couldn't be happier with mine. I have a Porc Puffer, Niger Trigger, Harlequin Tusk, two large Percs, and a large Virgate Rabbitfish. This tank is heavily fed and I have zero nitrates, that speaks for itself. The AE skimmers don't get mentioned too often but I can tell you first hand they are real performers, and you can't beat the price.

Kevotron · #6 08-19-2010, 07:37 PM

Since i purchased my Bubble Magus..
I highly recommend them, price and performance both great!!!