The best skimmer for a 375g

glitch · 11/11/2007, 10:55 PM

Hi guys, I am looking for the best skimmer for a 375 gallon, my sump is a 120 gallon, so i guess what im asking is for about a 500 gallon system. I have a brand new ASM 4x skimmer that was givin to me but im afraid it may not due the job. I just want to get a good one instead of the hassle of trying to replace it later. I have seen many different types but dont really know which is really good. Thanks

glitch · 11/11/2007, 10:58 PM

Im sorry, im looking for an internal type skimmer

hahnmeister · 11/11/2007, 11:02 PM

Tell us more about the tank... does it have alot of fish, are there alot of established corals... how old it the tank? Some very large tanks have very low skimmate outputs.

glitch · 11/11/2007, 11:06 PM

almost running, just got the plumbing done. just want to do everything right the first time. I plan on moving everything from 50 gallon into it with mostly tangs and SPS. Thanks

xinumaster · 11/11/2007, 11:12 PM

Go for a BK300 for a high end skimmer. But if you want to save some $$$ and still beat the BK300 go with the Reflo 250.

Another high end skimmer is the ATB but for the size of tank you have which I think would need the ATB Normal size; unfortunately for this model ATB has not finalized yet as to what pump to use.

USC-fan · 11/11/2007, 11:19 PM

budget??? Skimmers can be VERY expensive.....

glitch · 11/11/2007, 11:27 PM

I was looking at getting the BK just was hearing about it over performing/overskimming? Not sure on how true that is, but i guess it also depends on your load in the tank. I was trying to get some suggestions on ones that people might have had experience with or seen. Or if the BK is the best one?

CruzinKim · 11/12/2007, 01:20 AM

You will get a majority vote that Bubbleking is the best. It takes a big budget to get one, but the BK300 $2,069 would be the best fit. Along with big budget skimmers is the Euro-Reef RC500 $2,198, Deltec AP902 $1,962, and H&S 250 $1,599. Do take a look at Orca Reeflo 250 $1,249(external installation only), it should be able to handle your setup well. And then there's the ATi Bubblemaster 250 $839 that also a perfect match for your system. All skimmers can easily handle a 400g to 500g heavy bioload system.

glitch · 11/12/2007, 01:31 AM

Thanks guys, I do appreciate the feedback

kdblove_99 · 11/12/2007, 06:18 AM

If i were choosing i would get the Reeflo

sjm817 · 11/12/2007, 06:39 AM

The OP wants an internal skimmer, which the Reeflo is not.

kdblove_99 · 11/12/2007, 06:41 AM

then the ATB cone style

sjm817 · 11/12/2007, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CruzinKim
You will get a majority vote that Bubbleking is the best. It takes a big budget to get one, but the BK300 $2,069 would be the best fit. Along with big budget skimmers is the Euro-Reef RC500 $2,198, Deltec AP902 $1,962, and H&S 250 $1,599. Do take a look at Orca Reeflo 250 $1,249(external installation only), it should be able to handle your setup well. And then there's the ATi Bubblemaster 250 $839 that also a perfect match for your system. All skimmers can easily handle a 400g to 500g heavy bioload system.

ReefGeek still shows the BM250 @ $769. The RC500 is a much larger skimmer than the Deltec902 & H&S250 models. They are supposed to be coming out with an equivalent 10" x 2 pump model soon.

If the OP wants to consider an external instead, the Reeflo looks killer. The new BKs look great too.

Rwinfrey · 11/12/2007, 07:43 AM

euroreef is comining out with the rs 350 and 450 you might want to give them a call if you look in there forum you can see a pic.

11/11/2007, 10:55 PM	#1
glitch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: california Posts: 7	The best skimmer for a 375g Hi guys, I am looking for the best skimmer for a 375 gallon, my sump is a 120 gallon, so i guess what im asking is for about a 500 gallon system. I have a brand new ASM 4x skimmer that was givin to me but im afraid it may not due the job. I just want to get a good one instead of the hassle of trying to replace it later. I have seen many different types but dont really know which is really good. Thanks

11/11/2007, 11:12 PM	#5
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	Go for a BK300 for a high end skimmer. But if you want to save some $$$ and still beat the BK300 go with the Reflo 250. Another high end skimmer is the ATB but for the size of tank you have which I think would need the ATB Normal size; unfortunately for this model ATB has not finalized yet as to what pump to use. __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30"

11/12/2007, 01:20 AM	#8
CruzinKim Moved On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: If Not There, Then Here. Posts: 693	You will get a majority vote that Bubbleking is the best. It takes a big budget to get one, but the BK300 $2,069 would be the best fit. Along with big budget skimmers is the Euro-Reef RC500 $2,198, Deltec AP902 $1,962, and H&S 250 $1,599. Do take a look at Orca Reeflo 250 $1,249(external installation only), it should be able to handle your setup well. And then there's the ATi Bubblemaster 250 $839 that also a perfect match for your system. All skimmers can easily handle a 400g to 500g heavy bioload system. Last edited by CruzinKim; 11/12/2007 at 01:27 AM.

11/12/2007, 06:39 AM	#11
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	The OP wants an internal skimmer, which the Reeflo is not. __________________ - Scott

11/11/2007, 10:58 PM	#2
glitch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: california Posts: 7	Im sorry, im looking for an internal type skimmer

11/11/2007, 11:02 PM	#3
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	Tell us more about the tank... does it have alot of fish, are there alot of established corals... how old it the tank? Some very large tanks have very low skimmate outputs.

11/11/2007, 11:06 PM	#4
glitch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: california Posts: 7	almost running, just got the plumbing done. just want to do everything right the first time. I plan on moving everything from 50 gallon into it with mostly tangs and SPS. Thanks

11/11/2007, 11:19 PM	#6
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	budget??? Skimmers can be VERY expensive.....

11/11/2007, 11:27 PM	#7
glitch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: california Posts: 7	I was looking at getting the BK just was hearing about it over performing/overskimming? Not sure on how true that is, but i guess it also depends on your load in the tank. I was trying to get some suggestions on ones that people might have had experience with or seen. Or if the BK is the best one?

11/12/2007, 01:31 AM	#9
glitch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: california Posts: 7	Thanks guys, I do appreciate the feedback

11/12/2007, 06:18 AM	#10
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	If i were choosing i would get the Reeflo

11/12/2007, 06:41 AM	#12
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	then the ATB cone style

11/12/2007, 07:43 AM	#14
Rwinfrey Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakdale,Ct. Posts: 2,772	euroreef is comining out with the rs 350 and 450 you might want to give them a call if you look in there forum you can see a pic.