I need a new skimmer

[phil_pl]

I need to find a skimmer that will handle a medium to heavy bioload on a 200 gallon system any recommendations. i would like to keep the price down but its hard to find a skimmer worth having that is cheap(i hate my sea-clone)

 

[Poseidon]

There have been a couple of recent threads on this, did you see what you liked in one of those?

Also, if you have a budget figure in mind it makes it much easier to give suggestions!

 

[GSMguy]

you really have a seaclone on a 200G tank?

good news is there are lots of great skimmers cheap these days and you can only go up from here.

a budget is the best place to start.

 

[phil_pl]

no i have a sea clone on a 29g i am going to use it on my new system which will be made up of a 65g DT 55g Fuge and at least a 29g sump, i want my new skimmer to be rated at no less than 200g for when i upgrade my budget is about $300 if any one has a good used skimmer that would fit this application let me know

 

[AlexStinson]

A brand new octopus skimmer would be close to that range. Shoot me a pm or come by if you want some recommendations.

 

[Gimili the Great]

vertex is an awesome skimmer and the price is low but the features are some that are on the higher end skimmers

 

[Poseidon]

I agree, Reef Octopus, or MSX skimmers would be a good fit for that range.

 

[Murfman]

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23438&highlight=octopus

 

[bamachamp92]

check out asm too phil. i can get you a good price if you like asm.

 

[GSMguy]

go for the Octo Extreme 200 add on the large purple pinwheel and get the free shipping from reef specialty. great skimmer should come in right at or near 300 bucks.