help choosing skimmer

[txstateunivreefer]

so i have been looking to replace my beginner "seaclown" as mike named it i have been looking at the esu super skimmers or a euro reef or asm now if it was a euro reef it would be a used b/c im still a college student and cant aford a 350 dollar skimmer are there any other brands/ models that would be reccomended i can do sump or HOB and have a reluctant budget of about 200 bucks

[erikharrison]

I've always heard good about euro reef skimmers, your tank looks so nice it'd be a pity to to a hob!

[txstateunivreefer]

thats what i perfer is a in sump however since its a bowfront its hard as crap to fit one in the sump

[TXKev]

I bought an Octopus skimmer a few months ago and have been very happy. They are Bubblewheel skimmers like the ASM and EuroReef. However they are much cheaper.

Good Luck,
Kevin

[acrofreak]

I use the Octopus nw 200 on my 70g. sps tank and couldn't be happier. It's alot of skimmer for the $$.

[acrofreak]

I use the Octopus nw 200 on my 70g. sps tank and couldn't be happier. It's alot of skimmer for the $$.

[Bill S]

I think this is pretty close to your budget - you might get Ace to downsize it a little to make your budget. I think my total with pump is just over $300:

http://www.maast.org/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=224335#22 4335

[Chicken_Eye]

I love my asm G2

[caferacermike]

For the money I'd shoot for the ASM first. Then reach for an ER. The Octopus skimmers have a huge footprint for as small a load as they handle. I'd wonder if it would fit in the sump as you said you had space constrictions.

[brewercm]

I love my ASM also.