Help choosing a skimmer

[mike1020]

Hi i am relatively new to keeping fish. I've got a 240 litre Marine tank with the standard Juwel filter and a Fluval 400 filter but no skimmer yet I have 7 fish in the aquarium. 2 triggerfish, 2 clowns and 3 damsels so I am now looking for the right skimmer. The tank is against a wall so I can't put anything at the back and I don't want a skimmer sticking out of the top of the tank. I would preferably want the skimmer underneath the tank in the cabinet but there is space at the side for a tall skimmer. The cabinet could fit a skimmer in it which is about 60-70cm tall. I don't want a sump tank because that's just more expense and hassle. I just want a simple to install skimmer that does the job and is well concealed underneath the tank. So if anyone could recommend which skimmer will do the job i would greatly appreciate it! Also, i've heard Venturi based skimmers are meant to be the most economical as they require little maintenance. My budget is about £180(~US$280)

Thanks

Mike Bennett

Manchester, UK

 

[reefboy2002]

you would be lucky to get a external 1 at that price new
i reckon you will be wanting a deltec ap600 or deltec apf 600

Deltec AP600 = £217.20 + AP600 installation kit = £69.65

Deltec APF600 = £236.21 + APF600 Installation Kit = £69.65

the apf600 is the best to get out them 2

those prices are from stm

www.stm-shop.co.uk

cheers ritchie

 

[mike1020]

Anyone else got any other suggestions please?

 

[ste2k3]

another good skimmer is the deltec mc500. this is designed to fit juwel tanks. it fits inside thetank and is the same colour at the juwel filter. all you need is a small cut out for the collection cup.

here's a link to the deltec site.

http/www.deltecaquariumsolutions.com/skimmers_1.php

 

[mike1020]

Thanks for the help