Skimmer for 40 breeder

[Frostyfish]

I thought you were looking for an in sump skimmer?

I am looking for an in sump skimmer, but found a new aqua gadget for dirt cheap. The aqua gadget is for the back chamber of an AIO right? I thought I could make an adjustable rod to move up and down. As you can tell this is my first skimmer purchase, and I have no experience with them at all.

 

[NanaReefer]

Yes it is made for the IM AIO. But I guess you could make it work. But why go through the hassle? Just get an in sump skimmer :) Or do you just really like that one?

 

[Frostyfish]

Yes it is made for the IM AIO. But I guess you could make it work. But why go through the hassle? Just get an in sump skimmer :) Or do you just really like that one?

The only thing I really like about the aqua gadget is the price! I'll have to decide if the difference in price between the two is worth the time and effort to make the AG work

 

[NanaReefer]

The SCA-301 is a great skimmer at an even greater price! $89 average :) I love mine-lol.

 

[glb]

The SCA-301 is a great skimmer at an even greater price! $89 average :) I love mine-lol.

I'm thinking about that one or the RO BH-50 for my 40g with 20g long sump. Are you still happy with yours?

 

[s2nhle]

I have eshop S120 cone on my 46g. I am very happy with its performance.

 

[glb]

So I've narrowed it down to 3 choices:

Hydor skim slim skimmer 48-65g
SCA-301
CoralVue Reef Octopus BH50 HOB

I can't do high end at this point but these seem to be solid performers. Which seems best? I'm leaning towards the SCA.

 

[Th0rn]

The sca is the best skimmer in my opinion and the Hydoris also great but I have heard a lot of iffy reviews on the reef octopus

 

[glb]

The sca is the best skimmer in my opinion and the Hydoris also great but I have heard a lot of iffy reviews on the reef octopus

Thanks! How nice that a great piece of equipment is affordable!

 

[Aznxgqboyx]

What is your favorite skimmer for a 40 breeder that you have/had? I would prefer inexpensive and high quality, but I understand for the most part "you get what you pay for" applies almost all the time.

My 40 breeder build with the sca 301 skimmer, can't beat it for the size and price.