what skimmer under $100 is decent

philolsen · 03-03-2006, 10:42 PM

I understand I need a skimmer (from advice from this site) but I only have about $100 to spend, I have been looking on ebay and I dont know what to get. any tips? I have a 55 gal. with 2 damsels a huma huma trigger and am planning to add a lemon peel angel in a couple months.

***Reefland*** · 03-03-2006, 10:53 PM

Hi philolsen,

There isn't much your going to get for $100. The lowest end I would look for is a CPR Bak-Pak for that size tank. Maybe you can find a used one for sale.

Steven Pro · 03-04-2006, 06:42 AM

I agree with Scott. The CPR Bak-Pak and Excalibur HV-1 are the only thing that come close, but both are more than $100. If you have to, put off buying that lemonpeel a while longer.

ANGRY JOHN · 03-04-2006, 07:11 AM

as always i will throw out my bit about diy projects. if your on a serious tight budget and have a small tank there is no reason why you cant make a small venturi or counter current skimmer for the money. if your realy not consirned how it looks then you could even make a recirculating skimmer with white pvc pipe. funciton over form goes a long way on a little money.

spankerbob · 03-04-2006, 02:12 PM

The coralfe super skimmer 65 is under $100, and the new asm mini is supposed to be around $100 too, both are very good options for a 55g.

ANGRY JOHN · 03-04-2006, 02:26 PM

i have not herd anything good about the coralife skimmer and any skimmer can be rated by those that use them. before you buy do a search on this site for the skimmer your looking to buy and i am shure there will be tons of info posted by others asking questions or having problems. you get what you pay for.

03-03-2006, 10:42 PM	#1
philolsen Citizen Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 131	what skimmer under $100 is decent I understand I need a skimmer (from advice from this site) but I only have about $100 to spend, I have been looking on ebay and I dont know what to get. any tips? I have a 55 gal. with 2 damsels a huma huma trigger and am planning to add a lemon peel angel in a couple months.

03-03-2006, 10:53 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 12,998	Hi philolsen, There isn't much your going to get for $100. The lowest end I would look for is a CPR Bak-Pak for that size tank. Maybe you can find a used one for sale. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

03-04-2006, 02:12 PM	#5
spankerbob Tenant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 55	The coralfe super skimmer 65 is under $100, and the new asm mini is supposed to be around $100 too, both are very good options for a 55g. __________________ If I only had a bigger tank, I could....... What I say to my wife two months after every upgrade.

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03-04-2006, 06:42 AM	#3
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	I agree with Scott. The CPR Bak-Pak and Excalibur HV-1 are the only thing that come close, but both are more than $100. If you have to, put off buying that lemonpeel a while longer.

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ANGRY JOHN Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ENGLAND/MILT Posts: 116	as always i will throw out my bit about diy projects. if your on a serious tight budget and have a small tank there is no reason why you cant make a small venturi or counter current skimmer for the money. if your realy not consirned how it looks then you could even make a recirculating skimmer with white pvc pipe. funciton over form goes a long way on a little money.

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ANGRY JOHN Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ENGLAND/MILT Posts: 116	i have not herd anything good about the coralife skimmer and any skimmer can be rated by those that use them. before you buy do a search on this site for the skimmer your looking to buy and i am shure there will be tons of info posted by others asking questions or having problems. you get what you pay for.

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