Help pick my skimmer

**Pizzapro83** · 01-02-2010, 04:18 PM

I am looking at the 1050 ATB or the G2 Greys aqatic. Has anyone had either? What would you recommened?

**gilmour01** · 01-02-2010, 04:20 PM

both are great skimmers. what are your tank specs?

**Pizzapro83** · 01-02-2010, 04:23 PM

120 gallon tank 75 gallon 55 gallon 20 gallon fuge and 75 gallon tank. So I guess 345 gallons . A little less with rock displacement

**Blackhawk Fan** · 01-02-2010, 04:23 PM

1050A? I'm very familiar with the 1050A and would recommend it to anyone.

**gilmour01** · 01-02-2010, 04:25 PM

is price a factor?

**Pizzapro83** · 01-02-2010, 04:25 PM

1050A. Does it come with everything or do I need to make any improvements. Do you know what the price tag is for the 1050A?

**Pizzapro83** · 01-02-2010, 04:27 PM

Price is not a factor. I just want to buy my last skimmer and be happy with it. I have a octopus 250 I think. I am not very happy with its performance

**gilmour01** · 01-02-2010, 04:27 PM

around a grand i believe

**Blackhawk Fan** · 01-02-2010, 04:31 PM

1050A is $1199+ free shipping. It is a plug in, set, and forget skimmer that needs absolutely zero mods.

You want the upgrade option to the airstar 1500
ATB 1050 & 1050A full Cone Conical Skimmer | Reef Specialty

**Pizzapro83** · 01-02-2010, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Blackhawk Fan

1050A is $1199+ free shipping. It is a plug in, set, and forget skimmer that needs absolutely zero mods.

You want the upgrade option to the airstar 1500
ATB 1050 & 1050A full Cone Conical Skimmer | Reef Specialty

Thanks for the help

**Blackhawk Fan** · 01-02-2010, 04:33 PM

If you want some action pics I'll gladly pm them to you.

**RaysReef** · 01-02-2010, 04:35 PM

I'd recommend the I-Tech model 200 w/tunze hydrofoamer..I have the 400 and its an awesome skimmer

**Pizzapro83** · 01-02-2010, 04:59 PM

If I went the route of a bubble king. What one would I be looking at?

**eggie** · 01-02-2010, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Pizzapro83

If I went the route of a bubble king. What one would I be looking at?

A beast

The only bad thing is if the pump goes bad replacing will cost alot

**Pizzapro83** · 01-02-2010, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by eggie

A beast

The only bad thing is if the pump goes bad replacing will cost alot

Never thought about that.

**Ike** · 01-02-2010, 06:44 PM

The 1050a or a MSX 1a or even 300a if you want to save money would all be similar and good choices. All three are driven by an askoll 1500.

**Ike** · 01-02-2010, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by SoGoneRG

I'd recommend the I-Tech model 200 w/tunze hydrofoamer..I have the 400 and its an awesome skimmer

Nice skimmer but not as good as the skimmers being discussed and a little small for a 350 gal system IMO. The 400 with an askoll would be one to consider though...

**Pizzapro83** · 01-02-2010, 06:50 PM

How much more in price would a bubble king be?

**Ike** · 01-02-2010, 07:01 PM

The BK would start around $1500 and I can't think of ay reason to get one over several other cheaper skimmers on the market. If you want to go that direction a Alpha cone 250 or 300 would be a better choice IMO.