msl5078 November 6, 2014 Share November 6, 2014 Hi everyone, I've been absent from here for awhile and I'm starting to get the coral itch again and want to get my tank up and running. So long story short I have a 120 gallon tank that I need to get rid of and downsize to a 40 gallon tank (most my landlord will allow). So I'm looking at getting a 40 gallon long (48"x12"x16") and then drilling it for overflows and making a mini version of my plans for my 120. I'm having trouble picking a skimmer... here is what I've come up with so far: Seaside Aquatics CS5.5 Seaside Aquatics ES5 ESHOPPS S120 Aquamaxx CO-1 My budget for this is going to be about $300 probably, just need to sell that equipment that I cannot use on the 120... darn landlord. For this tank I plan to slightly overstock with small community fish and make my emphasis more on coral and the challenge of doing SPS... woohoo! -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 6, 2014 Share November 6, 2014 I suggest an avast cs1. Great skimmer, and local supportive vendor. Also, made in the USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msl5078 November 6, 2014 Author Share November 6, 2014 Love avast stuff, but the CS-1 would be too big for the tank I was thinking about getting I think. I'm afraid with something that big I won't get the proper foam head development on the skimmer causing it to underperform compared to a small skimmer with a slightly smaller neck and body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msl5078 November 6, 2014 Author Share November 6, 2014 I was looking for something with a suggested max capacity around 100 gallons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben A November 6, 2014 Share November 6, 2014 Highly recommend the tunze line of skimmers. I have the 9004 and it works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt November 6, 2014 Share November 6, 2014 I've had the scaquariums with the biggest rating on my 46g for 2+ yrs...it's done me well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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