Skimmer upgrade

[mattzang]

hello, I was hoping someone wanted to weigh in on skimmer choices. I have the 50 gallon SCA PNP and the stock skimmer is pretty hit or miss depending on the week so I think I'm going to upgrade. The section in the sump for the skimmer is 8 x 8, so I'm somewhat limited what I can fit in there.

I've come up with these skimmers that would fit and are rated for heavy bioload around my tank size:

AquaMaxx FC-80 In-Sump Protein Skimmer
Reef Octopus Classic 110 Space Saver Protein Skimmer
Bubble Magus Curve 5 In Sump Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer w/ Bubble Plate
Bubble Magus Curve A5 In Sump Protein Skimmer

I'd like to spend somewhere in that realm ($160-190)

any thoughts on those particular skimmers or brands? anything else I'm missing?

Thanks!

 

[ndrwater]

Any of the ones you have listed would be a fine choice. I have both Bubble Maggus and Reef Octopus with my RO being the one I like better..

 

[Bob Escher]

I have the bubble magus curve Five in my 45 gallon ( with 20 gallon sump) that I love, although it is actually overkill even with a heavy bio load I think it’s a fabulous choice.
The one your looking at is the one I have. There are two other models. This is the oldest model.

Look at this one it’s the newest model of the curve five, and yes it’s is a little more
https://www.marinedepot.com/Bubble_...iums_Reefs-Bubble_Magus-4W5001-FIPSIS-vi.html

 

[Softhammer]

They may break the budget but don’t overlook the new Tunze comlines. Freaking amazing! The way they surface skim as well keeps my setup unbelievably clean. So well that I keep running a 9010 on my 180 to keep the sump sparkling, in addition to the big boy 9430.