Best value/performance skimmer rated for 80-100g

[Camps23]

Hey Guys,
Im looking for a new or used skimmer for my next project. My total water volume will only be around 60g. Looking for something rated for 80-100 with a somewhat small footprint as Im using a 20g long (30x12x12) aquarium for my sump.
So far Im looking at the vertex IN-80 or the SWC xtreme 120. Hoping to find a good used model but will buy new if nothing pops up.
Thanks

 

[Poseidon]

does rick still have that vertex forsale? maybe send him a quick pm

 

[nexusnight]

The vererex in 80 is awesome. Im using one im my sump and its only 15g lol. Bit cramped on there.

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[Petercar (RIP Dec 2017)]

i have a seaclone..... :drool:

 

[Darryl_V]

anything with the new style sicce pump.  Reef octopus or vertex line....

 

[Camps23]

Over on RC people are swearing by these bubble magus knockoffs. Im always nervous with these chinese knock-offs but the reviews are really good.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Factory-direct-sale-65-Gallon-Protein-Skimmer-SCA-301-/190720710934

@Darryl,
How do you know if the vertex line comes with the sicce pumps...they all seems to branded as just vertex pumps ?

 

[phi delt reefer]

Only the vertex omega cone does. Rest use other pumps.

Swc 120 might be touch small for the 100g sys.

The new 160s will come with the sicce 600 or 1000. They are just testing em now. I have a marine sources skimmer that is a workhorse on my sysrem. ( use to have an Swc 150). 14w while pulling 22 Scfm.performance is exactly like the sicce 600. pump is actually a Build quality isn't as great as Swc but the pump is 10x better than the atmans.no startup issues and easy to disassemble for cleaning

These are my pictures from when Blob and I tested the unit when I first got it.

 

[Camps23]

Hey Phi,
My setup will be around 55-65g (45g cube with 20g sump)
If you dont mind me asking where did you get that skimmer and price ?
Thanks

 

[phi delt reefer]

http://www.incredibleaquarium.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews_info&products_id=2268&reviews_id=59

 

[Darryl_V]

Im confused...what skimmer is that phi?

 

[phi delt reefer]

Marine sources red devil 850

 

[jroovers]

I would steer clear of the SRO's, mine has caused me nothing but headaches

 

[Camps23]

I was looking to spend less then 200$. I have to eliminate the IN80. I didn't realize how massive the footprint is @ 10 3/4 x 11.5 YIKES
I'm thinking still the swc120 or this bubble magus knockoff.
It is only rated for 65g so I would be at max load.
Where can you get these swc besides online.

 

[davesolo29]

Try this one Ryan

http://www.goreef.com/Bubble-Magus-Curve-5-Protein-Skimmer-140G.html


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[Camps23]

Try this one Ryan

http://www.goreef.com/Bubble-Magus-Curve-5-Protein-Skimmer-140G.html


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Nice skimmer, not sure on the pump, great footprint. I think it may be over kill on a 60g setup.

 

[davesolo29]

I have seen the twist 7.  It is what Bigshow is using on his frag tank. 


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[jmonker]

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-diablo-xs-160-protein-skimmer-1.html

Smallest footprint i could fine! I run this skimmer! pulls like mad

 

[Camps23]

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-diablo-xs-160-protein-skimmer-1.html

Smallest footprint i could fine! I run this skimmer! pulls like mad

Wasn't it causing you headaches ?

 

[phi delt reefer]

That skimmer used to have the older sicce pumps which had issues. That is the updated version with the sicce 600 pump.

 

[Camps23]

Will the larger skimmers still be as effective on smaller systems ?
If the skimmer is ared for 130g - 180g and you run it on a system with 60g of water will it still be effective ?