Best Skimmer for 70 Gallon Tank

dustinc · 11/02/2009, 11:57 AM

Just like the title states, I'm looking for the best skimmer for a 60 to 70ish gallon tank including sump. It will be SPS dominated. The sump will be built with a center section which will be used as my frag tank. I would like to spend $300 or less so I have more cash for coral. Thanks

Dustin

epleeds · 11/02/2009, 12:26 PM

I have a used Deltek MCE600 that I got for $270. Its awesome. I have it set up in my sump on one end.

Beaun · 11/02/2009, 12:33 PM

I use an AquaC EV-180 on my 65, it is a bit overkill and you could probably get away fine with the 120. I got mine used and was a great price for what you get from it.

IluvGod'sreefs · 11/02/2009, 05:15 PM

I use a Vertex IN-80 on my 55 reef. Costs about $180.00 Great skimmer, it's rated 40-80 gallons. If you want a little bigger, get the IN-100 for about $200.00 Call Jeremy at Premium Aquatics, he'll help you.

Good luck!

dustinc · 11/03/2009, 12:04 AM

Anyone else??? Just trying to get the best! Thanks

AJO · 11/03/2009, 12:16 AM

I'm happy with my multi-ATB skimmer.

mark54321 · 11/03/2009, 10:50 PM

Vertex ,great skimmer

killab443 · 11/03/2009, 10:57 PM

Bubble Magus BM100. Did the mesh wheel mod and produces very dark skimmate for 4 small fish, 120lbs of rock, 90lbs sand in a 90 gallon

dustinc · 11/04/2009, 10:13 PM

Ok, so the more I plan out the tank, I've decided to do a skimmer that hangs on the outside of the sump. It takes up too much useable space in the sump which I'm wanting to use for a frag tank as well, so I've decided to do a hang on skimmer for the sump. So, basically the same question. What would be the best skimmer for this application.

CaliDreaminjC · 11/05/2009, 03:42 AM

Same answer, a Bubble Magus!

gkimble · 11/05/2009, 09:13 AM

Bk 160

dustinc · 11/05/2009, 09:23 AM

I'm looking for a skimmer 300 or less...

dgill · 11/05/2009, 10:00 AM

I just fired up an Octopus Extremem 160 with transition neck on my new 100G tank. Replaced the stock Sicce pump with Tunze 9420 (similar pump), and I'm very happy so far with the results. What I like about this skimmer is the small footprint with the pump under the skimmer body.

Pawky · 11/05/2009, 10:00 AM

I just picked up a Euro Reef RS 135 for my ~60 tank. It works well and is easy to dial in. I recommend this skimmer. I think they are a little over $300.

dustinc · 11/05/2009, 11:02 AM

What does everyone think of the tunze 9005? It has a small footprint I could fit in my sump. Thanks

cobbobby · 11/05/2009, 11:22 AM

For a hot for a 60g here's what i'd suggest. MCE600, WMhot2, SWC extreme. Anything less than that i would get an in sump skimmer. The vertex 100, bmNA6, SWC/MSX160. Your better off with an in sump skimmer imo.

cobbobby · 11/05/2009, 11:22 AM

I don't think much for the 9005 either. I'd take any of the above over it.

11/02/2009, 11:57 AM	#1
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 346	Best Skimmer for 70 Gallon Tank Just like the title states, I'm looking for the best skimmer for a 60 to 70ish gallon tank including sump. It will be SPS dominated. The sump will be built with a center section which will be used as my frag tank. I would like to spend $300 or less so I have more cash for coral. Thanks Dustin

11/02/2009, 12:33 PM	#3
Beaun It's pronounced Bone Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Hampton, NY Posts: 550	I use an AquaC EV-180 on my 65, it is a bit overkill and you could probably get away fine with the 120. I got mine used and was a great price for what you get from it. __________________ -Tyler "Do, or do not. There is no try." Current Tank Info: 65g mixed reef, natural sea water

11/02/2009, 05:15 PM	#4
IluvGod'sreefs Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Panhandle Posts: 64	I use a Vertex IN-80 on my 55 reef. Costs about $180.00 Great skimmer, it's rated 40-80 gallons. If you want a little bigger, get the IN-100 for about $200.00 Call Jeremy at Premium Aquatics, he'll help you. Good luck! __________________ "Pride is a poor substitute for common sense". _________________________________________ Current Tank Info: 55 gallon reef, 20 gallon sump, 220 watts VHO's, Vertex IN-80 skimmer, Gamma 15 watt UV sterilizer, Regal Tang, Coral Beauty, Royal Gramma, Lawnmower Blenny, Maroon Clown, Longfin Anthia, Colt Coral, Candy Cane, Buttons, Mushrooms, Anemone, Star Plps

11/04/2009, 10:13 PM	#9
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 346	Ok, so the more I plan out the tank, I've decided to do a skimmer that hangs on the outside of the sump. It takes up too much useable space in the sump which I'm wanting to use for a frag tank as well, so I've decided to do a hang on skimmer for the sump. So, basically the same question. What would be the best skimmer for this application. __________________ You might be too strong to surrender boy, but you're far too frail to fight! Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon Starphire Solana w/ 6x24 watt ATI Sunpower, Vortech MP20, Sapphire Aquatics Skimmer, and Aquacontroller Jr.

11/05/2009, 03:42 AM	#10
CaliDreaminjC Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,598	Same answer, a Bubble Magus! __________________ · 30G Miracles Rimless Reef·

11/02/2009, 12:26 PM	#2
epleeds Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 105	I have a used Deltek MCE600 that I got for $270. Its awesome. I have it set up in my sump on one end.

11/03/2009, 12:04 AM	#5
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 346	Anyone else??? Just trying to get the best! Thanks

11/03/2009, 12:16 AM	#6
AJO Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: whittier Posts: 345	I'm happy with my multi-ATB skimmer.

11/03/2009, 10:50 PM	#7
mark54321 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 51	Vertex ,great skimmer

11/03/2009, 10:57 PM	#8
killab443 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: howell NJ Posts: 7	Bubble Magus BM100. Did the mesh wheel mod and produces very dark skimmate for 4 small fish, 120lbs of rock, 90lbs sand in a 90 gallon

11/05/2009, 09:13 AM	#11
gkimble Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 722	Bk 160

11/05/2009, 09:23 AM	#12
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 346	I'm looking for a skimmer 300 or less... __________________ You might be too strong to surrender boy, but you're far too frail to fight! Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon Starphire Solana w/ 6x24 watt ATI Sunpower, Vortech MP20, Sapphire Aquatics Skimmer, and Aquacontroller Jr.

11/05/2009, 10:00 AM	#13
dgill Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 386	I just fired up an Octopus Extremem 160 with transition neck on my new 100G tank. Replaced the stock Sicce pump with Tunze 9420 (similar pump), and I'm very happy so far with the results. What I like about this skimmer is the small footprint with the pump under the skimmer body.

11/05/2009, 10:00 AM	#14
Pawky Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 92	I just picked up a Euro Reef RS 135 for my ~60 tank. It works well and is easy to dial in. I recommend this skimmer. I think they are a little over $300.

11/05/2009, 11:02 AM	#15
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 346	What does everyone think of the tunze 9005? It has a small footprint I could fit in my sump. Thanks __________________ You might be too strong to surrender boy, but you're far too frail to fight! Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon Starphire Solana w/ 6x24 watt ATI Sunpower, Vortech MP20, Sapphire Aquatics Skimmer, and Aquacontroller Jr.

11/05/2009, 11:22 AM	#16
cobbobby Moved On Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: At a Tea Party Posts: 414	For a hot for a 60g here's what i'd suggest. MCE600, WMhot2, SWC extreme. Anything less than that i would get an in sump skimmer. The vertex 100, bmNA6, SWC/MSX160. Your better off with an in sump skimmer imo.