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Best protein skimmer

Discussion in 'Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Region' started by Bear, Apr 10, 2008.

  1. Apr 10, 2008 #1
    Bear

    Bear Inactive User

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    I have been looking for an efficient protein skimmer.  I currently have a Red Sea Berlin Turbo X2, which hangs over my 30 gal sump.  It has been erractic at best, going through a repeller, and I am now wating for a new pump as it went out a week ago.  What type of skimmer would you recommend.  Also, I don't have a lot of head room underneath.
    Bear
     
  2. Apr 10, 2008 #2
    Waverz

    Waverz Expert Reefkeeper

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    Depending on how big your tank is and how much room you have i would look in Octopus skimmers, they aren't the best skimmers on the market but are very affordable and lots of us run them. I have been using my NW-200 for about a year now and i dont have any complaints, its a great skimmer for the money.

     
  3. Apr 10, 2008 #3
    Nykademus

    Nykademus Inactive User

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    Posted By Waverz on 04/10/2008 10:54 AM
    Depending on how big your tank is and how much room you have i would look in Octopus skimmers, they aren't the best skimmers on the market but are very affordable and lots of us run them. I have been using my NW-200 for about a year now and i dont have any complaints, its a great skimmer for the money.


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    A couple of mods and they run very well. For the price they are hard to beat. ASM skimmers are about the same design too, so they would be an option.
     
  4. Apr 10, 2008 #4
    JB Marion

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    Ditto. Octopus (or ASM) skimmers are hard to beat for the price/performance ratio.

    -JB
     
  5. Apr 10, 2008 #5
    Lee

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    NW200 here too... great for the money.
     
  6. Apr 10, 2008 #6
    Steph & Nick

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    We have an ASM G2 and love it!
     

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