125g Skimmer Question

[phisigs79]

Ok so I am getting a 125g for my new place so i have 2 months to decide on what to do. Right now i have a Euro-reef CS5-2 (rated for 75g) and just bought a CPR SR2 (rated for 300g). I need to know what i should do.

 

1) Run my CS5-2 along with the CPR

 

2) upgrade the CS5-2 with a 3500 sedra recirculation and gate mod and run the CPR too (cost $130)

 

3) Buy a ASM G3 and run the CPR too (cost $290- say $175 if i sell the CS5-2 = $115)

 

4) Buy a MR-2 (expensive) and run the CPR too (cost $365-say $175 if i sell the CS5-2 = $190)

 

 

I basically want something that will work well on a 125g and have enough money for another MH and more flow. I heard that ASM are over rated on there tank sizes so i figured a G3 (rated at 300g) would be ok on a 125g but not sure. LMK what you all think!

[Guest clownfish4]

Well, Anthony Calfo has expressed that the use of two skimmers is a good thing. I think the CPR would be fine alone, but if you want the extra help, and extra work, run the Euroreef too. I see NO reason to buy yet another skimmer or upgrade to recirculating, have heard bad things. However, if you do use the Euroreef, I recommend the gatevalve mod, it really helps.

[phisigs79]

any other opnions?

[rocko918]

stop spending money and use what you got!!!

 

You have 2 good skimmers, might as well use them. Don't over think the new tank.

[flowerseller]

stop spending money and use what you got!!!

 

You have 2 good skimmers, might as well use them. Don't over think the new tank.

 

Good thinking Bob.

[phisigs79]

Good thinking Bob.

 

haha have the reef bug! I feel like i need to plan it all out!