Suggestions for affordable protein skimmer?

[mgoesma]

I purchased on on Amazon but it break after about 2 weeks. Does anyone know of an affordable option for a 90g reef tank with a 40 gallon sump?

 

[redfishbluefish]

Not sure where you live, but look at used stuff. I purchased a used skimmer for my 90 DT for a very good price. My only complaint is that I've have to replace the pump a number of times.....but that's what saltwater tanks do to you.

 

[mgoesma]

I thought of that and looked o. eBay and Craigslist but I couldn't find anything. I live in Orlando. Any ideas of where to find one?

 

[Untamedrose]

Check the classifieds here(seen a few on here lately) and craigs list(though thats a bit harder as those tend to be whole system sales) for used stuff.

 

[mgoesma]

Classifieds? They still have those? Do you guys recommend a brand? DC vs AC?

 

[Pg513]

I don't know how much you're looking to spend but EBay is going to be the best bet as far as selection. The selling forum here also has a good selection.

 

[jpontier212]

I thought of that and looked o. eBay and Craigslist but I couldn't find anything. I live in Orlando. Any ideas of where to find one?

If you live in the Orlando area, get the letgo app and offerup app. I have gown the best deals on skimmers,heaters, sump, tank everything. I have a big family and lots of bills. I set up a 55 gallon reef tank with corals and all for under $350 bucks. My biggest expense was on the stuff you have to get new, rocks, sand, corals and livestock

 

[mgoesma]

Dose anyone have recommendations on brands of skimmers? Also should I look for a DC or AC skimmer? any recommendations would be great.

 

[Elch]

Dose anyone have recommendations on brands of skimmers? Also should I look for a DC or AC skimmer? any recommendations would be great.

I would recommend a Royal exclusiv Dc 180. You can buy with ac or brushless dc pump (rd3). With rd3 is it very silence!

 

[mgoesma]

OMG they are $1000. That is more than I have in my tank in total. I was hopping for one under $200.

 

[Elch]

OMG they are $1000. That is more than I have in my tank in total. I was hopping for one under $200.

Right :) but it's have a quality ;)
I can olny recommend, because i use the same ;)

 

[smh254]

Check out SCA 302 skimmer or the 303

 

[mgoesma]

does anyone have any experience with a Bubble Magus Curve 5 Skimmer? they seem to get consistently good reviews and also seam to hold there value.

 

[Elch]

Maybe try this one. You can get it probably under 300$...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331916911793

 

[R_C]

I have a Reef Octopus classic 150 that I just removed from my 125. I PMed you about it. LMK

 

[Elch]

does anyone have any experience with a Bubble Magus Curve 5 Skimmer? they seem to get consistently good reviews and also seam to hold there value.

If noisy is not prio 1 then ok. Otherwise not. They Do they Job but a little bit noisy.

 

[MrRyan112977]

+1 on the Reef Octopus. Try 110 INT they are right around 200. should be fine for a light bio load in a tank under 100g. I think elch is trolling you haha.

 

[jeremy.gosnell]

I have a Skimz oval that has been setting idle now for almost two years. If you're interested PM me.

 

[Tbabcock]

Check out the H2Pro at www.apethub.com
I have the 300 model and love it.

 

[Elch]

+1 on the Reef Octopus. Try 110 INT they are right around 200. should be fine for a light bio load in a tank under 100g. I think elch is trolling you haha.

No, absolutely not :) i just recommend what i have used and what i actualy use :)