Guest vatbrew February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 I'm trying to find a used skimmer under $200 that can run my 125. Any ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trble81 February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 you should post a WTB add and see who responds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vatbrew February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 I didn't think anyone looked at those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzekunoi February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 I didn't think anyone looked at those Oh yes, people do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tgallo February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 get yourself a decent skimmer,very important to the health of your tank.click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 ASM or EuroReef are the first two that come to mind. Call BRK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 I'd go with the RS-80 promo model before I went with ASM........Euro-reef outskims ASM hands down. Look here: http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/m...egory_Code=EURO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vatbrew February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 (edited) +/- 80 gallons concerns me. I do want at least 8 fish. Edited February 5, 2007 by vatbrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phisigs79 February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 Going to be tough with that budget. You will be lucky to gind a used ASM G4 at that price but i have seen them time to time. Next option would be a DIY with PVC (non Clear). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 (edited) +/- 80 gallons concerns me. I do want at least 8 fish. Just remember, ER underrates their skimmers and ASM drastically overrates theirs. I think that if you get the RS-80 promo and do the recirc mod you will be just fine. Edited February 5, 2007 by steveoutlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kngfisher February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 Just remember, ER underrates their skimmers and ASM drastically overrates theirs. I think that if you get the RS-180 promo and do the recirc mod you will be just fine. they have an RS-180 promo?....all I see is the RS-80 promo....would really bring the price down if they did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vatbrew February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 I'm thinking about bidding on this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...p;rd=1&rd=1 Lemme know what you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phisigs79 February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 (edited) IMO WAY TOO SMALL. If you look at the description its says used on 125g reef for 6 months. Don't you wonder why he would get rid of a good functional skimmer in only 6 months of usage? You need a G3 or G4 (best option). G2 is more for a 75g or smaller. Edited February 5, 2007 by phisigs79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tang-away February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 Todd, You know what I am going to recommend . I have a trusty Euro-reef es 6-2+ with the sedra 5000. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vatbrew February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 You saw my recommendation in that email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBeNormal February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 The only recommendation I can make is that you not skimp on the skimmer. Buy one new or used that is sized for your tank or larger, keeping in mind that most companies over rate their skimmers. If you buy based on price alone, you will likely end up having to upgrade sooner than you think and end up spending more in the long run. I bought a Coralife CSS-220 as my first skimmer because it seemed OK for the price and the price was within the range that I thought I could afford. The skimmer turned out to just that, "OK", but nothing special and it required constant adjustments. I upgraded to the BM 200 recently and I am very happy with the way it performs. If only I had purchased a better skimmer the first time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw February 5, 2007 Share February 5, 2007 (edited) The only recommendation I can make is that you not skimp on the skimmer. Buy one new or used that is sized for your tank or larger, keeping in mind that most companies over rate their skimmers. If you buy based on price alone, you will likely end up having to upgrade sooner than you think and end up spending more in the long run. I bought a Coralife CSS-220 as my first skimmer because it seemed OK for the price and the price was within the range that I thought I could afford. The skimmer turned out to just that, "OK", but nothing special and it required constant adjustments. I upgraded to the BM 200 recently and I am very happy with the way it performs. If only I had purchased a better skimmer the first time... Agreed. That's the boat I was in with my ASM. Now I have a Euro-reef and even with a bad pump it is outskimming my ASM.......Can't wait to see what it does when I get the new pump in. Also, remember one thing.......it's a "pay me now or pay me later" deal. You can make the investment now and be happy or.......buy an "ok" skimmer and get frustrated with it's performance, sell it for a fraction of what you paid for it and end up buying the skimmer you should have bought in the first place. Ok, you've now had way more than my .02.......good luck. Edited February 5, 2007 by steveoutlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vatbrew February 6, 2007 Share February 6, 2007 Alright, Just ordered a brand-new EuroReef RS135. $324 shipped 2nd day air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBeNormal February 9, 2007 Share February 9, 2007 Cool! I'm looking forward to seeing pics of it in action and maybe a review of what you think about the new skimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vatbrew February 10, 2007 Share February 10, 2007 Thanks to Tang-away for selling me his Euro-reef ES 6-2+. I just hooked it up and it is going NUTZ on my tank. Pics are here photos.yahoo.com/vatbrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tang-away February 11, 2007 Share February 11, 2007 (edited) Thanks to Tang-away for selling me his Euro-reef ES 6-2+. I just hooked it up and it is going NUTZ on my tank. Pics are here photos.yahoo.com/vatbrew Thanks for taking if off my hands. It was/still is a great skimmer!!!! Thats some great foam its making, its the best for plug and play skimmers. Edited February 11, 2007 by Tang-away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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