skimmer needed,suggestions?

[davejnz]

My 40 breeder will be here next week and i'm starting to get equiptment together for it.I'm gonna put my old 30 underneath and use it for a sump so i'm guessing i should have close to 55 gallons system water.The tank is gonna be BB with minimal LR and SPS only.So what kind of skimmer would you buy?I'm trying not to spend more than $250 so keep that in mind.

[ereefic]

IMO, MR-1 from My Reef Creations. :)

It's a little more than $250 but a great skimmer and will fit nicely in a 30gal. sump. $295 - $330 plus shipping depending on what pump you use.

www.myreefcreations.com

[Reptoreef]

What about one of those mock euro's???

[davejnz]

how about a link Repto

[davejnz]

What do you guys think of this one?
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=EURO-ES5-2&Category_Code=EURO

[jerryc]

Good name don't no about that one like to no more about it myself

[dakar]

Not wanting to hijack the thread but has anyone got any opinions on the 'TurboFloaters', read some decent reviews, seemed to be in the same price range. I'll take hands on opinions over a 'review' any day, seems people feel obliged to give higher marks if it was given to them to write an article.

[davejnz]

Havn't heard anything on those Dakar,I really like the MR1 that ereefic posted but it needs a real large pump and might just be overkill for my lil 40.I think its rated for a 120.

[Reptoreef]

A local reefer I see regularly uses a turbo floater on his 125 with 55 gl sump... looks good to me. IMO, you're a DIYer so do a DIY project... I built mine for around 50 for the skimmer body and 40 for the pump(similar build as euroreef w/750 gph venturi pump and a duel lime wood air injection, too boot) No probsw, here.

[dakar]

Yeah it's almost time to get things back in order so I can find my workbench again, I saw it down in the basement a while ago, but it's buried, got a new design in mind and a Mag9.5 collecting dust. Might need a couple more MJ's too...

[Whoyah]

I am considering upgrading to a AquaC EV-120. A little more expensive but I need something less the 19" tall to avoid a major remodel of my cabinet. Any thoughts?

[Reptoreef]

Awesome design... why not try building your own??? Instead of acrylic, try PVC.

[Whoyah]

Sure. Where do I get plans for one?

[Reptoreef]

Gonna have to eyeball it from the approx measurements... some serious $$$ to save here... Mine is still running great and I can justify adding, changing, or redesigning.

[m1a1fixer]

does anyone have an opinion about the Seaclone line of skimmers? I'm looking at a seaclone 150 to get my tank up and going then upgrading in 6 months after the tank is cycled and the bio load increases as I buy livestock.

[Reptoreef]

My impressions are not too favorable, but I've never used one myself... How about those Jebo's I'm seeing a lot on ebay??? They really look impressive and I am using a pair of act blue pc's with no regrets.