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03-19-2004, 08:46 AM
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| | Feather Duster
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Irvine, CA,California
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|  Skimmer for 120g
Ok, I'm looking for a skimmer (in sump) for a new setup. It's going to be a 120g, w/40g sump. I have a budget of up to $240. I heard that I shouldn't skimp here. I was looking at the Red Sea Prism, but have read that it can be a bit touchy and difficult to setup. I really don't want to upgrade later on. Any suggestions?
GaMmA _________ 180g acrylic, 110g sump, asm g2 skimmer, 1/3hp arctica titanium chiller, kent marine ro/di 4-stage hi-s | 
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03-19-2004, 10:26 AM
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| | KingFish
Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 38
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   | Re: Skimmer for 120g
I definitely woundn't go with a Prism on a tank that size.
Since you have a sump, get one that can go in it.
For that money, I suggest a Turbo-Flotor or a Euro-Reef 'ES' Series off the top of my head. | |
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03-19-2004, 12:24 PM
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| | Feather Duster
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Irvine, CA,California
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| Re: Skimmer for 120g
The LFS recommended the ASM G2 dia 6.5", ht 21.25", footprint 10"x11", sedra 3500 pump.
I guess ASM used to be w/ EuroReef but they split off from them w/ their own design. Their models are modeled from EuroReef. | |
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03-19-2004, 12:58 PM
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| | Guest | Re: Skimmer for 120g
[quote author=GaMmA link=board=Protein;num=1079725607;start=0#2 date=03/19/04 at 15:24:00]The LFS recommended the ASM G2 dia 6.5", ht 21.25", footprint 10"x11", sedra 3500 pump. *
I guess ASM used to be w/ EuroReef but they split off from them w/ their own design. *Their models are modeled from EuroReef.[/quote]
Not sure but they sound eatable.  | |
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03-19-2004, 01:17 PM
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| | Feather Duster
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Irvine, CA,California
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| Re: Skimmer for 120g
I'll let you know how they work once I get it setup. | |
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04-05-2004, 05:08 PM
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| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Woodbury, MN,Minnesota
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| Re: Skimmer for 120g
Forget about the prizm skimmers, they suck are noisy and need constant adjustment. Go with the Remora skimmers. Check out wetwebmedia.com and see what they have to say about skimmers.
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30gal reef, powercompacts, remora skimmer, hard and soft corals, maxima clam for 1yr and counting, coco worm, peppermint shrimp, maroon clown, long nose hawkfish and lawnmower blenny. 120gal fish only with 260 watt power compact with moon lights and remora pro skimmer
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04-05-2004, 07:50 PM
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| | Feather Duster
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Irvine, CA,California
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| Re: Skimmer for 120g
i have the asm g2 skimmer. right now there isn't a whole lot being skimmed, i guess because i'm still cycling and all. | |
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04-05-2004, 09:29 PM
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| | Aiptasia Anemone
Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MORENO VALLEY, CA,California
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| Re: Skimmer for 120g
Thats ok let in run. Most skimmers have a breakin period from 1-3 weeks sometimes _________ 135g 3" SB 3- 400w MH, 2 65w PC actinic, 2 10K PC, 40g refugium, EV-180 PS ,Mag 18 ret,1700 PH,2 maxi 1200's air water and ice 5 stage RO/DI  | |
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