need new skimmer

[Whatnow]

I need a new skimmer for my sump its water level is around 9" and I only have around $200 to spend on it. The tank is a 75g and the sump is a Eshopps R-100 3rd gen refugium. Skimmer area is 11.5" x 8".
Any suggestions? I have an Eshopps psk100 HOB that I'm moving to my 30 gallon holding tank. I liked that one a lot. Here are a couple I'm looking at
http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Octopus-...refinements=p_89:Reef+Octopus,p_36:2661616011
http://www.thatpetplace.com/bubble-magus-nac3-5-internal-protein-skimmer_2
http://www.thatpetplace.com/bubble-magus-curve-5-protein-skimmer
http://www.thatpetplace.com/bubble-magus-nac5-5-internal-protein-skimmer
http://www.amazon.com/Eshopps-AEO18...mmer&refinements=p_36:2661616011,p_89:Eshopps

 

[jetmaker]

I have a aqua Max c01 its really does the best job of any skimmer I've had ever and I've had aqua c evs

 

[jetmaker]

It's a little over 200 but worth the small difference.

 

[Whatnow]

I have a aqua Max c01

is it really touchy to water level?

 

[jetmaker]

Your level is same as mine it's supper easy to adjust look up reviews on it better than reviews on others I chose it over vertex and octopus

 

[jetmaker]

Comes with sicce pump

 

[Whatnow]

It's a little over 200

http://www.amazon.com/AquaMaxx-Cone...452656878&sr=8-1&keywords=AquaMaxx+ConeS+CO-1

 

[Whatnow]

can't afford that right now $230 is pushing my wife's say yes limit.:(

 

[Whatnow]

spent $1500 in the last 2 months on aquarium related stuff.

 

[Whatnow]

sorry double post

 

[andys]

spent $1500 in the last 2 months on aquarium related stuff.

I think I'm at $1500 just in the last week. getting back in to the hobby after a 20 year hiatus

 

[jetmaker]

can't afford that right now $230 is pushing my wife's say yes limit.:(

Worth the extra 30 everyone on here that has 1 loves them. And it will fit your water column perfectly wait a extra week and get the best.

 

[jetmaker]

I'm over 5 k lol

 

[jetmaker]

can't afford that right now $230 is pushing my wife's say yes limit.:(

Smack her on the but and get her roses lol worth the 30 extra

 

[Whatnow]

nah won't happen she wants a new king size mattress:rolleyes:

 

[jetmaker]

nah won't happen she wants a new king size mattress:rolleyes:

Lol

 

[Whatnow]

Ended up with
http://www.thatpetplace.com/bubble-magus-curve-5-protein-skimmer
found with all the comments on it that it works especially well with higher water levels 8-12".

 

[Josh King]

I have a aqua Max c01 its really does the best job of any skimmer I've had ever and I've had aqua c evs

+1 I also have one and it does a great job! I run mine at 9 inches. Happy shopping!

 

[Whatnow]

Had it shipped 2 day Fedex supposed to be here Friday

 

[mjlash22]

Well if it comes broke or you change your mind, the curve 5 is another solid option at or under your budget.