basicfisherman Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I have been throwing some ideas around on setting up a 40 breeder. I stumbled across a couple nice threads to use as sample setups. There have been a few people using a knock off skimmer from ebay that was a cone skimmer. I can't seem to find the threads and was wondering if anyone knows of the skimmer I'm talking about. If not any good ideas for a good skimmer for under $200? Link to comment
Ichiban Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I have been throwing some ideas around on setting up a 40 breeder. I stumbled across a couple nice threads to use as sample setups. There have been a few people using a knock off skimmer from ebay that was a cone skimmer. I can't seem to find the threads and was wondering if anyone knows of the skimmer I'm talking about. If not any good ideas for a good skimmer for under $200? I had 30gal tank.. Used a aqua c remora hob protein slimmer.. Worked wonders and pulled tons of nasty stuff cost about 60 used or 140 new Link to comment
SneekaPeek Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 http://www.fish-street.com/bubble_magus_na...protein_skimmer The bubble magus nac6a works wonders for my system. quality skimmate and easily cleaned. I highly recommend changing out the impeller to the 3,000 needle wheel for an extra $10-$20 and its perfect. Link to comment
joey1234 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Im currently using the Hydor Slim Skim on my 40 breeder - seems to be doing a good job. Link to comment
Wuvable Wubbins Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I have been throwing some ideas around on setting up a 40 breeder. I stumbled across a couple nice threads to use as sample setups. There have been a few people using a knock off skimmer from ebay that was a cone skimmer. I can't seem to find the threads and was wondering if anyone knows of the skimmer I'm talking about. If not any good ideas for a good skimmer for under $200? Are you talking about the sc-65? http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&a...-All-Categories I just got it for my 40 breeder and I've heard great things about it. Link to comment
basicfisherman Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 Im currently using the Hydor Slim Skim on my 40 breeder - seems to be doing a good job. I have one on my BC29 at the moment. Not sure if I'm totally sold on it but it has been working better in the last week. I do like how quiet it is. Are you talking about the sc-65? http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&a...-All-CategoriesI just got it for my 40 breeder and I've heard great things about it. Yes this looks like what I was looking for! Thanks! This time I will have to bookmark it so it doesn't get lost this time. If anyone has any other suggestions I would be open to them as far as skimmers go for a 40 breeder. Link to comment
wrx1908 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I have one on my BC29 at the moment. Not sure if I'm totally sold on it but it has been working better in the last week. I do like how quiet it is. Yes this looks like what I was looking for! Thanks! This time I will have to bookmark it so it doesn't get lost this time. If anyone has any other suggestions I would be open to them as far as skimmers go for a 40 breeder. Im using a Bubble Magus NAC6 and I love it Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I have one on my BC29 at the moment. Not sure if I'm totally sold on it but it has been working better in the last week. I do like how quiet it is. Yes this looks like what I was looking for! Thanks! This time I will have to bookmark it so it doesn't get lost this time. If anyone has any other suggestions I would be open to them as far as skimmers go for a 40 breeder. Get that skimmer, it is fabulous! Link to comment
Smity Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 if your going to run a sump try a SWC BMK 150 same one im running and its awesome for under $200 Link to comment
d'Espresso Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Are you talking about the sc-65? http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&a...-All-CategoriesI just got it for my 40 breeder and I've heard great things about it. I got that skimmer and did a little MOD on it and it working great! By far the best skimmer i ever bought! Works wonders! Not bad on the prices. got it for 74.00 shipped Link to comment
matt frizz Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 SWC Xtreme 120 or 160 if you plan on upgrading in the future and don't want to have to buy a skimmer then. I'm good up to 150ish with the 160. Link to comment
LongPig Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 SWC Xtreme 120 or 160 if you plan on upgrading in the future and don't want to have to buy a skimmer then. I'm good up to 150ish with the 160. +1 I have the 120 Cone from SWC. Great skimmer and I got it here in the classifieds for $160 shipped. Link to comment
Smity Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 SWC Xtreme 120 or 160 if you plan on upgrading in the future and don't want to have to buy a skimmer then. I'm good up to 150ish with the 160. +1 I have the 120 Cone from SWC. Great skimmer and I got it here in the classifieds for $160 shipped. Why no love for the BMK 150? Not a true cone but come on... I should post pic of the gunk mine pulls. It's a moster! Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Why no love for the BMK 150? Not a true cone but come on... I should post pic of the gunk mine pulls. It's a moster! This one is better, and much cheaper: http://www.ebay.com/itm/180-Gallon-Fresh-S...28#ht_500wt_969 Link to comment
Jacob042426 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 DIY coke bottle!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
Smity Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 This one is better, and much cheaper: http://www.ebay.com/itm/180-Gallon-Fresh-S...28#ht_500wt_969 Lol go waste your money on a cheap pump in that... lol Link to comment
devilsadvocate Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Either your link is broke or it sold... no way i would waste money on a ebay skimmer anyways. these skimmers are legit. and at more then 1/2 the price. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Lol go waste your money on a cheap pump in that... lol I will, and guess what - it will work as good or better than yours, and have a lot of money to spend on other things. these skimmers are legit. and at more then 1/2 the price. This. A skimmer is a skimmer. They all do the same damn thing. If these skimmers didn't work, it would be one thing, but they are proven to work wonderfully - just as good as your $300+ skimmers. Link to comment
Smity Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm not going to fight with you about a cheap skimmer on Ebay go back to the LED forum with your cheap a$$ Link to comment
basicfisherman Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm not going to fight with you about a cheap skimmer on Ebay go back to the LED forum with your cheap a$$ LOL what ever! I think they you all have had some great feed back on this skimmer debate. Link to comment
TheWAND Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yup SC-65 is the same thing as Bubble Magus NAC3+ but more affordable. Great skimmer even without mods, but the mod to make it perform even better is pretty much free if you have a dremel! Link to comment
Ibnzmonkey Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Im currently using the Hydor Slim Skim on my 40 breeder - seems to be doing a good job. Are you using the nano or the full size one? Link to comment
coachfraley Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 reef octopus bh1000! Thing is a beast, plus it has an external pump, so no impact on your temp! Link to comment
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