Best skimmer for your$$$

[ZXZXZ]

Whats the best skimmer you can get for around $500??

[DARK]

It all depends on the amount of water you want skimmed. 500$ doesn't buy much if the water volume is over 200g IMO. Coralife makes a good skimmer for smaller systems. I bought a used LifeReef and was very pleased with it until I managed to snag a used ASM G-6 which does an excellent job for my 580g system volume.

[ZXZXZ]

Ok. Well Im looking for a skimmer that would be overkill on a well stocked 230G tank.

[TempAccount1]

I have an Octopus skimmer and I am extremely happy with it. I would look into those.

[liv]

I like my lifereef .. I got the 6' version.
next one will be a DIY with a modified Dart pump.

[ZXZXZ]

any other suggestions??

[BIGGUNSAR]

any other suggestions??

http://www.proteinskimmer.com/products/Remora.htm

Could be the ticket.
Fraction skimming.

[mike536]

I'd say stick to your "big name companies" IE Lifereef Euroreef, ASM, My God there are so many I know i'm forgetting some. Check out the buy and sell forms here and on Reefcentral. They have a great one. But you got to act quick. I got my skimmer from there.(Lifereef).

[swiseman]

In that price range, the best you can do is an ASM G4 with a recirculating mod. The classified sections are a great tool as well.

[Seahunter]

For 500$ I would try and find a used becket.