Skimmer help!

Denali08 · Feb 27, 2013

I'm needing a good skimmer that can sit in 11.75 in of water. Have a Coralife Super Skimmer 125 now and I don't like it. Can get dry skim and overflows randomly. Any suggestions?

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Denali08 · Feb 27, 2013

Can't get a dry skim sorry...

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kschweer · Feb 27, 2013

What size tank do you have? Also you can make a stand for whatever skimmer you end up buying. For example the reef octopus sro-1000 int optimal running depth is 5.5". If your sumps water level is at 11.5" you can make a simple stand or shelf that is 6" high. You can make the stand out of eggcrate or acrylic.

Denali08 · Feb 27, 2013

Thanks for the response. Tank is a 125. I have some extra egg crate so will try that. Any suggestions on a good skimmer that won't break the bank?

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kschweer · Feb 27, 2013

Denali08 said:
Thanks for the response. Tank is a 125. I have some extra egg crate so will try that. Any suggestions on a good skimmer that won't break the bank?

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My personal preference is the reef octopus skimmers. For that size tank depending on bio-load look into either the nwb-150 or nwb-200. If you want to go a little better look at the Super Reef Octopus (SRO) line. I would also look into the SWC skimmers and the bubble magus skimmers specifically their new "curve" line. In my opinion these skimmers will give you the "best bang for your buck."

kschweer · Feb 28, 2013

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111126
This could work for you. Pretty good deal

Steve175 · Feb 28, 2013

+2 for SRO2000 for you

Denali08 · Feb 28, 2013

Thanks guys! Thinking about the SWC 160. Looks great for the price. Thoughts?

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kschweer · Feb 28, 2013

I have no personal experience with the swc skimmers, but I know I few people that use them and really like them. There's a guy buy the name of luke that seems to know a lot about these skimmers. Check this out:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110731

EpicWin · Feb 28, 2013

Bubble Magnus na6 is the best skimmer for the money I have ever found. If u get it pm me and I'll help u with a few mods that will make it even better.