Looking to upgrade skimmers

[crny1]

I am already tired of the touchyness of my aerofoamer beckett skimmer so I am considering upgrading. Whats everyones opinions on a skimmer large enough for a 450 gallon system with a large bioload? I say large because I know it will be in the near future. I would like it to have a neck cleaner on it also. Internal or external, I can do either. If its internal I may be limited on the footprint it takes up. I would love to have a deltec but dont think the bigger ones are within my budget right now. Any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[Mjl714]

Lifereef (Jeff) makes some pretty nice skimmers.

 

[dvanlier05]

I LOVE my Nyos skimmer. No break in period, set it and forget it, super quiet, and well built. They are not the cheapest but well worth the money.

 

[AquariumOverload]

I use a Bashsea Twister skimmer on my 500 gallon system. It just runs and pulls a ton of stuff out of the water. For me its just set it and forget it. I use their skimmer waste collector as well. No neck cleaner. I run mine external but it can be run either way.

 

[crny1]

I use a Bashsea Twister skimmer on my 500 gallon system. It just runs and pulls a ton of stuff out of the water. For me its just set it and forget it. I use their skimmer waste collector as well. No neck cleaner. I run mine external but it can be run either way.

What size are you using?

 

[goat585]

What size are you using?

I have an 8-24. I am running it on a clownfish growout system with over 2000 fish in it. It handles the bioload with no issue.

 

[crny1]

Well after alot of consideration the order for a 42" Lifereef has been placed. Hopefully its here by the weeks end.

 

[r33fswagg3r]

Well after alot of consideration the order for a 42" Lifereef has been placed. Hopefully its here by the weeks end.

You can never go wrong with a Lifereef Skimmer!