Choosing a Skimmer for a 75gal

[rodclement]

Hello evryone!

Those of you that came over yesterday noticed that I just got a new 75gal tank! For the first time in my life I am going to have a sump in my system!

Well...Merv will be my sump builder so I need to come up with dimension for it! Biggest concern is choosing the right skimmer! Some issues to be taken into consideration...

The sump will be underneath the tank, inside a standard Perfecto Oak stand. I will modify the stand as per Merv's idea and make the entire front double doors open to give better access.

I have to decide if the skimmer will be in sump or not, but either way it needs to fit into the stand with enough space so I can service it as needed...

That's it, no other constrains..any ideas?

Thanks! Rod

 

[Sunny]

ASM G2 or Euroreef. I have euro reef on my 150 Gallon. Very easy to dial in. ASM G4 had a much bigger foot print for my sump.

 

[mnat]

Rod this is the skimmer I am going with for our 57g:

http://www.tbaquatics.com/shop/preorder-bubble-magus-nac-6a-meshwheel-protein-skimmer-718.html

 

[magic]

Rod

Check out the Reef Octopus line. A lot of bang for the buck!

Bob

 

[jason1979g]

Hey Rod, Mary on DVRC is selling a 2 month old octopus skimmer for i think 200. its a good deal.

http://www.delvalreefclub.org/forums/index.php?topic=6851.0

 

[reefsandrotts]

Either one of these,I run the 40 and it rocks...

http://www.superskimmer.com/SumpBuddy40.htm

http://www.superskimmer.com/SumpBuddy60.htm

 

[ynotme4886]

Rod this is the skimmer I am going with for our 57g:

http://www.tbaquatics.com/shop/preorder-bubble-magus-nac-6a-meshwheel-protein-skimmer-718.html

I have this skimmer on my 70 oceanic and it rocks. You cant get more bang for your buck then with this one.

I paid $155 shipped new for it and it was worth every penny.

 

[rodclement]

Guys! Thanks for all the replies! I will look into all the options! Keep any more ideas coming!

Rod

 

[Baxreefs]

These cone neck skimmers are cool and a lot cheaper than most full cones.

http://www.marinedepot.com/Reef_Oct..._Aquariums_Reefs-CoralVue-CV5111-FIPS-vi.html

 

[Tazmaniancowboy]

You looking for trouble Rod! People are going to name almost all skimmers out there...LOL I've only had one smaller skimmer, but wouldn't recommend it, but I will say this, from what I've read and heard, it is pretty important to keep the sump level pretty much the same level at all times to be most effective. You may want to concider some sort of auto top off for this reason.

 

[tbone212371]

Hey rod what did you ever go with??

Cuz i have a 75 that im looking to put a skimmer on also.

 

[rodclement]

didn't get it yet but I want this! Actually Audios now has the tank this was intended for so I probably will not be buying one any more... puppy takes precedence!

http://www.superskimmer.com/Protean_400.htm

For a quality skimmer and sump/fuge, all built and ready to go I liked this system!

Rod

 

[Audi0s]

Is there someway we can cross out rods name and put mine on the OP? haha. So far Ive found an MRC M1 for a decent price, looks like a real quality skimmer. Tank needs to be up and running by may 1 so time is somewhat of an issue! Otherwise was thinking the bubble magnus, but Id almost rather have it in and ready to go.