? on new skimmer...

[medicdiver]

I have a 120 gal reef that is in need of a new skimmer . I need with skimmers for this size tank. I would like it to be quality as well as economical since I am not a millionaire . Please let me know what a good skimmer would be (and why if possible).. Thanks a heap...
P.S. - this is an older pic but gives a good idea of my setup.

[leveldrummer]

check out an octopus nw200, i just got that skimmer for a 120, its awsome, but you need to run it in a sump. not sure if you have the room underthere. its easy to operate, just set it up, adjust the water level, and let it go.

[medicdiver]

How does it deal with power outages? The crappy ones I have now, if the power goes out and it comes back on, they overflow the cup until I dial it back. It gets really irritating....not to mention time consuming..

[ReefNeck]

Check out the ASM G2 or G3! Excellent quality for a fair price! Neither the ASM skimmers, The Octopus Skimmers or most any of the "good" skimmers require adjusting when power is cut and restored. Both are great skimmers but having 3 ASM's myself and being in the business for 25 years I like the ASM's just a bit better.

[crvz]

Yep, I like the needlewheel skimmers too (ASM, octopus, EuroReef, etc). I've got a EuroReef CS250, and it's great. Probably most comparible to the ASM G4 or G5. If you went with ER, maybe the RS135 would be a good option. A little spendier than the octopus, but a little nicer pump/impeller design.

[Jubei]

I just picked up the Octopus DNW200 for $330-345 shipped if that's in your price range. I've been happy so far with the construction quality of it. http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=985

Otherwise the AquaEuro is another knockoff that seems like a good deal. I haven't seen many reviews on them.
http://www.reefnut.com/reefshop/prod...roducts_id=116

[Big B]

My ASM G3 has been awesome. As mentioned, power outages are a non issue. Set it and forget it except to empty it twice a week.

[luvmylo]

I have the coralife super skimmer 125 on my tank and love it. You could probably go with the 220 model and be good to go. Also I think flyguy is looking to unload a g-4

[Fly Guy]

I agree with everything said here. Either the NW200 or the G3 if you want to go as economical as possible and still do a great job. I would also agree with crvz and say if you wanted to spend a more money the euroreeef RS-135 or 180 would be quite a bit better than either of those. And for my 3rd agreement of this thread.....im going to agree with luvmylo and say i DO have a used G4+ in perfect shape im looking to unload. Although looking at your sump, im not sure it would fit. its only 24" tall, but it needs a 11.5 x 16" footprint available in your sump.

[N0cash]

Hello Guys and Girls,
I was going to inquire if anyone had experience with the Octopus brand, but I see they rate fairly well with y'all. Just shelled out $200 clams for the NW200 to go on my 75g build. Anyone want to tell me if I mucked up?
David