need advice for new skimmer?

[jgraeff]

Have a proclear right now and I'm not happy with it. I want to upgrade but don't want to spend more than 200. I will post the size of Max foot print I can have later. Also which Ro/di units would u recommend and do they save money for water changes since I'm paying 30 cents per gallon now for ro although driving to get it is quite far

 

[Pentagona]

bulkreefsupply.com for the ro/di $199.00 for a 5 stage with pressure guage and dual TDS. What size tank do you have and what are you keeping? FO, Mixed reef, SPS?

 

[jgraeff]

Its a 30g with 20g refuge. I am keeping a reef with mainly corals not to many fish maybe three at most.

 

[jgraeff]

Also how often do you have to replace the filters on average? i know it depends on the water quality but just an estimate if any of you have used this filter or ones like it.

 

[Skimmy]

did you measure how much space for a skimmer you have??

the bubble magus nac6 would be good if it can fit, it likes to sit in 10-12" of water, and has a 10.5 x 6.7" footprint.
http://www.nuocean.com/skimmers/bubble-magus-nac6.html

 

[jgraeff]

yes the space i have available is 10x11x23.

 

[jgraeff]

how does that skimmer compare to others that would fit in the space i have for under 200?

 

[Pentagona]

Filter replacement varies entirely on water quality and how mush you process. I know I have to replace my sediment cartridge about once a month in order to keep my carbon blocks clean, but I'm making about 345 gallons per month. Replace my carbon blocks about every six months or so.

 

[Skimmy]

how does that skimmer compare to others that would fit in the space i have for under 200?

these are the other 2 comparable skimmers under $200, but the bubble magus is better than both of them, and cheaper. both these skimmers get about 420 lph air injection, the bubble magus NAC6 gets 500 lph, and has a meshwheel impeller for smaller bubbles, and a wider neck.

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...uct_Code=CV-OCT-NWB-150&Category_Code=Octopus

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...OD&Product_Code=VX-IN100&Category_Code=Vertex

 

[MGDMIRAGE]

Just about sold me on the nac6 too seems like a great deal!

 

[Skimmy]

Just about sold me on the nac6 too seems like a great deal!

it's me and luke33's favorite small budget skimmer on the market.
you just gotta have at least 10" of water to run it in.

 

[jgraeff]

Ya il def go with the NAC6 for the skimmer, although the compartment i have is only up to about 8.5 inches in depth so il have to see if i can get it to ten and if i can then i can get the skimmer, i am working on redoing my refuge so i may just have the skimmer in a rubbermaid container so then it shouldnt be an issue.