Skimmers...which one to choose for 90 gallon - Aquarium Advice

WhiteCloud · 08-25-2006, 12:36 PM

I have everything chosen for my 90 Gallon Reef....except for the Skimmer.

So many to choose from....from cheap to outragous prices. My limit is around $250.

I have seen locally the Amiracle and Pro-Clear Venturi...anyone ever use any of these?? They look okay...but are they loud in a house setting? I heard the Pro-Clear was hard to clean. Which size should I get for a 90 Gallon.

Others I am considering are the: ASM G2 (the G3 will NOT fit under my tank) or the Octopus NW-110 Needle-Wheel.

Does anyone else have any recommendations?? Except for lights...this looks to be the most expensive part of my setup...and I would like to make a good decision.

Important aspects of a skimmer to me:
Quiet, Works Well, No Microbubbles!

Thanks!

nycpassat · 08-25-2006, 12:47 PM

I got the Aqua Remora C with the Maxi Jet 1200 PH for my 100 gallon. Works pretty well, however i do suggest getting the skimmer box with it.

SCFatz · 08-25-2006, 06:53 PM

I went with the coralife 125 super skimmer for my 90....I'm very pleased with it.

WhiteCloud · 08-26-2006, 07:52 AM

The coralife 125 looks like it a little too tall to fit in my sump under the tank....I have heard good things about it...and you can't beat the price!!!

Looking for one a little smaller....

...any suggestions?

Steve

08-25-2006, 12:36 PM	#1
WhiteCloud Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New England Posts: 296	Skimmers...which one to choose for 90 gallon I have everything chosen for my 90 Gallon Reef....except for the Skimmer. So many to choose from....from cheap to outragous prices. My limit is around $250. I have seen locally the Amiracle and Pro-Clear Venturi...anyone ever use any of these?? They look okay...but are they loud in a house setting? I heard the Pro-Clear was hard to clean. Which size should I get for a 90 Gallon. Others I am considering are the: ASM G2 (the G3 will NOT fit under my tank) or the Octopus NW-110 Needle-Wheel. Does anyone else have any recommendations?? Except for lights...this looks to be the most expensive part of my setup...and I would like to make a good decision. Important aspects of a skimmer to me: Quiet, Works Well, No Microbubbles! Thanks! __________________ 90 Gallon Fresh Water Planted w/ [acronym:a9f2de74d0="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:a9f2de74d0]: 7 Brilliant Rasbora, 6 Harlequin Rasboras, 3 Dwarf Neon Rainbows, 1 Red Tailed Shark, 2 American Flag Fish, 4 Skunk Botia Loaches 40 Gallon Breeder Salt Water: 4 inch [acronym:a9f2de74d0="Deep Sand Bed"]DSB[/acronym:a9f2de74d0] (2/3 Agaramax & 1/3 Sea Flor), Bak Pak 2R Skimmer w/ BBX, 2 x JBJ PHs, Coralife Lunar Aqualight (2x96w), 30lb Base Rock and 40lbs of Live Rock. Inhabitants: Purple Firefish, Pygmy Angel, Lawmower Blenny, 2 Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, Pistol Shrimp(HH), 1 Emerald Crabs, 3 Porcelin Crabs(HH), varying amounts and varieties of hermit and snails. 3 Gallon Eclipse: 1 Goldfish (won free at a fair...cost $50 in equipment)

08-25-2006, 06:53 PM	#3
SCFatz Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 813	I went with the coralife 125 super skimmer for my 90....I'm very pleased with it. __________________ Fatz 90g SW FOWLR 50g tall fw planted at .6wpg 29g fw planted at 1.2 wpg 10g fw planted at 3 wpg cf

08-26-2006, 07:52 AM	#4
WhiteCloud Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New England Posts: 296	The coralife 125 looks like it a little too tall to fit in my sump under the tank....I have heard good things about it...and you can't beat the price!!! Looking for one a little smaller.... ...any suggestions? Steve __________________ 90 Gallon Fresh Water Planted w/ [acronym:a9f2de74d0="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:a9f2de74d0]: 7 Brilliant Rasbora, 6 Harlequin Rasboras, 3 Dwarf Neon Rainbows, 1 Red Tailed Shark, 2 American Flag Fish, 4 Skunk Botia Loaches 40 Gallon Breeder Salt Water: 4 inch [acronym:a9f2de74d0="Deep Sand Bed"]DSB[/acronym:a9f2de74d0] (2/3 Agaramax & 1/3 Sea Flor), Bak Pak 2R Skimmer w/ BBX, 2 x JBJ PHs, Coralife Lunar Aqualight (2x96w), 30lb Base Rock and 40lbs of Live Rock. Inhabitants: Purple Firefish, Pygmy Angel, Lawmower Blenny, 2 Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, Pistol Shrimp(HH), 1 Emerald Crabs, 3 Porcelin Crabs(HH), varying amounts and varieties of hermit and snails. 3 Gallon Eclipse: 1 Goldfish (won free at a fair...cost $50 in equipment)

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08-25-2006, 12:47 PM	#2
nycpassat Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 66	I got the Aqua Remora C with the Maxi Jet 1200 PH for my 100 gallon. Works pretty well, however i do suggest getting the skimmer box with it.