tt101 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 hey everyone, i need some input on good skimmer brands that are also economical. i don't want to drop 200 for a skimmer...but i don't want to go super cheap and get something crappy. i have a 65 gallon and am looking for something that will work decently and will still be affordable. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean22 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 you won't find much in a good skimmer for under $200. I have a 90gl salt and do not run a skimmer on it. water is fine! other wise I am sure I can find a hang on the back coralife skimmer in my basement for you for $75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damtrees Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 i have a rsm one that needs a new impeller for a sedra 3500 worked for me ill sell cheap it fits in the sump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halwake Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 I have a Hydor Slim Skim that I am fairly happy with. It is an in tank unit though. I do not have a sump or have the tank drilled. Running a Fluval 305 filter. It is on a 35 gallon tank. Paid $140. I think it is rated for up to 65 gallon Hal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt101 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 you won't find much in a good skimmer for under $200. I have a 90gl salt and do not run a skimmer on it. water is fine! other wise I am sure I can find a hang on the back coralife skimmer in my basement for you for $75 thats what im also wondering about....people seem to stand by skimmers like they are the golden rule to salt water aquariums yet many people who keep salt water aquariums don't even use a skimmer. with that being said is your tank a reef, fowlr or fish only tank and how often do you do water changes because i know that effects it a lot. i have a rsm one that needs a new impeller for a sedra 3500 worked for me ill sell cheap it fits in the sump thanks for the offer but im not running a sump on my tank {unfortuantely not enough space} I have a Hydor Slim Skim that I am fairly happy with. It is an in tank unit though. I do not have a sump or have the tank drilled. Running a Fluval 305 filter. It is on a 35 gallon tank. Paid $140. I think it is rated for up to 65 gallon Hal thanks hal, i looked into thoise quite a bit...might go with it if i can't find anything better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTB71 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Any one have an opinion of the SWC 160 ? I am a newbie and am considering this SWC model for my 75g. Just wondering if anyone has feed back pro's/cons on the performance is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishTankBoy Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 That is a good size protein skimmer for a 75g. You will be very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTB71 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Cool thanks for your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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