What skimmer for this 120g Stock?

[SteveReef]

5-Resplendent Anthias
2-Picasso Clownfish (Or similar species)
1-Kole Tang
1-Blue Spot Jawfish
1-Leopard Wrasse
1-Tailspot Blenny
1-Flame Hawkfish
1-Potter's Angelfish
5-Chromis

I was told an ASM G-3 Wouldn't be suitable for this amount of fish, so I need some ideas.


Thanks,
Steve

 

[sgarron]

Lots of choices. What's your budget? In sump or external? If in sump, what are the dimensions you have to work with?

 

[SteveReef]

Um, I'd like an Insump Skimmer, Probably around 500$. I would be building the sump around the skimmer really, I was planning on a 30g.

 

[mikem]

My 2 favorites are MTC and Euroreef in that price range.

 

[SteveReef]

any particular model and place where I could get them from, last time I tried to look up MTC and MRC skimmers I couldn't find anything.

 

[mikem]

If you PM mongoose (Joe) on here, he always has a used MTC 250.

 

[mikem]

Here's a little reading material about different kinds of skimmers.

http://netclub.athiel.com/ian/SKIMMERS.HTM

 

[mikem]

Most of our sponcers would have the MRC.

 

[SteveReef]

Thanks for the quick response(s) I pm'd mongoose about it, hopefully he'll get back to me.

 

[mikem]

If I can find his cell # , I'll PM ya. I don't think he'll be around his shop till Monday.

 

[SteveReef]

hey mike, would you consider Euro Reef better than MTC, or comparable? I'd rather go with the better company.

 

[SteveReef]

I'm leaning towards the Euro Reef Skimmers, but yet, no idea on what type of model, as the Rs250 says up to 250 gallons w/ a medium bioload, and it looks like a good skimmer, and I've heard very good things about Euro Reef.

 

[mikem]

I have both. I like them both for different reasons. The MTC has a becket and the ER has a needle wheel. I've had to do less adjustments with the ER. They are both comparable.

 

[mikem]

EuroReef Club on RC.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1401639

 

[mikem]

Whatever model you decide on, I would do the recirc. mod if it don't come with one.

 

[sgarron]

Whatever model you decide on, I would do the recirc. mod if it don't come with one.

Definitely.

A30g sump? You could easily fit a 40 breeder or standard 50g in a 120 stand.

 

[SteveReef]

Oh, the reason is I already had the plan for a 30g Sump seeing as how I planned one for my 55g, but I decided to wait, and make one for my 120g.

So, Steve, would you suggest a Euro Reef?

 

[SteveReef]

If I were to go with the RS250 Euro Reef Skimmer, would the SP5 Euro-Reef modified GEN-X 6000 water pump be good, or should I get another?

 

[mikem]

I have no experience with the Gen X. I run the Sedra 3500.

 

[sgarron]

I've never had a Euro-reef but, I have read plenty of good things about them. There alot of good skimmers out there in that price range. Everyone has their personal preferences. As long as you choose a quality skimmer you will be happy, that's one piece of equipment you can't try to go cheap with.