TOP 10 Skimmers for Saltwater Reef Aquariums on the Market

[skimmy]

1. ATB
2. BK
3. Deltec
4. ATI
5. Tunze
6. Grotek
7. Skimz
8. SWC
9. Octopus
10. Euro-Reef

done and done.

 

[Dasani]

1. ATB
2. BK
3. Deltec
4. ATI
5. Tunze
6. Grotek
7. Skimz
8. SWC
9. Octopus
10. Euro-Reef

done and done.

What about Bubble Magus?

 

[droblack]

Another vote for the SWC 160 cone. Works great and very reasonably priced.

 

[coralguy89]

Asm ?

 

[Ace25]

I am surprised to see so many SWC recommendations considering this:

Winnipegger convicted of importing coral rock, sea horses - Winnipeg Free Press

 

[FishLipz]

Most of us got our SWCs before that happened. That being said, my 180 is a great skimmer

 

[bigchriss04]

Cadlight skimmer

CADLIGHT SKIMMER
:bigsmile:

 

[k2parkstar]

I am surprised to see so many SWC recommendations considering this:

Winnipegger convicted of importing coral rock, sea horses - Winnipeg Free Press

Yeah i've had mine for a over a year now. That being said, he did wrong but still has a good product.

 

[Ace25]

Don't get me wrong, I am not questioning the functionality of the SWC skimmers, I have always heard good things about them, BUT, I would not even mention the name today even if I owned and loved the skimmer because I wouldn't want anyone else putting another cent into that crooks pockets.

 

[Saulsa]

I would have to say skimz=Warner marine. With a few changes. I love my WM and wont go to anything else..

 

[E.intheC]

Is this thread to determine the 10 best skimmers MADE, or 10 best we've ever had?
It looks like this thread is for fun, and if so I'm all in.

To add to this, I've owned the following brands:

i-Tech (100)
Warner Marine (AS 150, K2, H2, and soon to be MF 121)
Elos (PS 200)
Euro Reef (2x RS-80s)
Vertex (2x IN-100. one with standard pump. One with ATB Airstar)
Octopus (SRO 1000 and the HOB version)
Tunze (2x 9002, 9006)
Aqua C (Remora)
Bubble Magus (NAC-3, I think)
SWC (120...briefly)
Aquamedic (Turbofloater)

I'm sure there's more.. The only two brands I regularly recommend are i-Tech and Warner Marine. Great companies with even better products.

 

[GregAW]

This took place back in 2007, so the excuse of having it for a year or so doesn't fly, this is 2012. He should have been run out of the business all together. I'm not a tree hugger but breaking the law is breaking the law.

 

[E.intheC]

This took place back in 2007, so the excuse of having it for a year or so doesn't fly, this is 2012. He should have been run out of the business all together. I'm not a tree hugger but breaking the law is breaking the law.

I agree.. Plus, it really brings unnecessary bad press to this hobby that we really don't need. Especially now.

There are so many excellent skimmer brands that aren't SWC. It's not like there aren't any alternatives.

 

[buganddoug]

Warner Marine MF 251 and Warner Marine K2 Love them skimming pigs.
Dan

 

[jbsmurf]

+1. I have the slightly bigger model and love it. $400 dollars for a top-notch skimmer that's rated for 400 gallons can't be beat

Where in teh world did you find a SSS3000 plus the next model up for $400 bucks?!?!?!?!?

 

[Murfman]

I have a SWC Xtreme 230 with Avast head cleaner. Love this thing!!!

Self cleaning head;

Bought mine used so nothing went into his pocket :tongue:

 

[eaze333]

Only ever owned an
Aqua-C Ev240--I didn't like it all.
Reef Octopus XS-160-- I love this thing. Pull some real nasty gunk out.

 

[revhtree]

One more bump before I put together a poll! Get your skimmer in the poll!

 

[reef fish]

2 bump shopping for a 150 + 25 gallon sump have no idea what to buy

 

[Tracey]

Can we update this thread? I love my ATB 840.