Skimmer for 125

[fishman1069]

I finally have some cash to get equipment for my 125. Im thinking of the bubble Magnus NAC 7. I have a 55 gal sump with the 125 DT. Its going to be a mixed reef with limited Sps. What's everyone prefrence when it comes to skimmers?

 

[garys reef]

Cant go wrong with the NAC 7

 

[E.intheC]

What's your budget? Bubble Magus skimmers usually come with Atman pumps (cheap, knock-off pumps).

 

[fishman1069]

Between $200 and $400 What do you recommend?

 

[E.intheC]

Vertex Omega looks awesome. If I had a tank with a sump I would buy it no question.

I'm going to throw out some other options to take a look at. Some may require finding a used model though.

Personal experience with each of the below skimmers (usually the next size down).

-i-Tech 200 for light bio load, 300 for heavy
-SRO 3000int
-Vertex IN-180 with bubble blaster or Tunze pump
-Warner Marine (aka Aquamaxx). Check out the sizing at Marine Depot.
-Warner Marine MF-161 or 181 or SKIMZ equivalent.

No personal experience, but take a look at:

-ATB 840 (would definitely need to find a used model)
-Bubble Magus Curve (I think these come with Sicce pumps)
-SRO XP 2000 or 3000

That should be a decent starting point.

 

[fishman1069]

Thanx for the input. I'll take a look at the ones i can find. I wanna get a skimmer soon before my wife realizes how much money I've been spending

 

[Tonyscoots84]

Dont tell her n hope for the best it worked for me :lol2: shes starting to catch on to coral purchases i gotta step up my game

 

[dubs]

sro 2000 i have one and that thing is a beast cant go wrong and u get a 3 year warranty cant beast that and the pump is quiet and a energy saver

 

[ClownAquatics]

XP 1000SSS on that tank would be great! I ran one on a 75g tank w/ 75g sump and it was a beast.

 

[Juggernot55]

Seaside aquatics cs8. You can get away with the cs7 also. These skimmers are great. Check them out.

 

[Silverni2]

cant go wrong with the nac 7

+1

 

[slideways03]

My vote is for the SRO 2000 Int.

I just got this for my 120 with 40 sump and its pulling some good skimmate. Price on these skimmers just jumped from $359 to $410. I was also considering a SWC180.
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[strgazr27]

If your handy you owe it to yourself to look at the Avast CS1. I have owned an RO XS200, NAC6 and 7, ITech 200 and the CS makes them all look pretty weak. I know Jerl77 swore by his NAC. than there was nothing better than his SRO1000sss. Than he borrowed my CS1 w recirc Mod. That was almost 2 months ago. Was told I am NOT getting it back lol. He is buying me another one. Once dialed in what this skimmer pulls in 24 hours is nuts. Your missing out if you don't check it out.

 

[fishman1069]

I went with the Vertex Omega 150. I got a good deal on one and liked the reviews I read. Thanx for all the advice

 

[E.intheC]

Great choice! Post some pics when you get it running!

 

[fishman1069]

I sure will. Its gonna take a couple of weeks tho, I'm getting a new tank