Other skimmer options

mattGgator · 08/05/2011, 07:21 AM

I'm looking to upgrade to a 120 mixed reef. Other than Reef Octopus, what other skimmers are out there? I'm looking for a skimmer rated 240 gallons or larger.

cfsindorf · 08/05/2011, 08:39 AM

Skimz

NyReefNoob · 08/05/2011, 08:42 AM

plus 1 on the skimz line, and dont assume that you need a skimmer rated for twice what your tank is,

mattGgator · 08/05/2011, 10:22 AM

I always heard 2X the tank size. Is this a myth then? I will have a heavy bioload since I plan on having a few larger fish (maybe 1 tang and a foxface).I also will have 2 clowns, 1 possum wrasse, 1 McCosker's Flasher, 1 Lawnmower Blenny, and a Mandarin Goby, and 2 blue chromis.

mattGgator · 08/05/2011, 10:31 AM

Also, where can I buy Skimz skimmers and what size is really recommended for a 120 medium-heavy stock- what models are preferred?

bamf25 · 08/05/2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattGgator

Also, where can I buy Skimz skimmers and what size is really recommended for a 120 medium-heavy stock- what models are preferred?

Tagging along, I have the same size tank, and looks like you are at where I want to be.

lolgranny · 08/05/2011, 11:24 AM

+1 tagging along, im upgrading to a 150 witha 50g sump and was thinking about the

Octopus Extreme250

still curious on other suggestions

mattGgator · 08/05/2011, 11:27 AM

lolgranny- I was looking at the 250 as well but I just want to try something new. I like the Skimz SM201 model now that I'm looking at them. The price is comparable to the Reef Octopus but it looks like it takes up less room.

I don't have this tank yet, just getting an idea of what I want before so I can make a budget.

Orcrone · 08/05/2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattGgator

I always heard 2X the tank size. Is this a myth then? I will have a heavy bioload since I plan on having a few larger fish (maybe 1 tang and a foxface).I also will have 2 clowns, 1 possum wrasse, 1 McCosker's Flasher, 1 Lawnmower Blenny, and a Mandarin Goby, and 2 blue chromis.

It depends on the skimmer. I know that Reef Octopus claims they rate their skimmers, especially their Super Reef Octopus line, accurately. Furthermore if you oversize it won't work as well as the neck on an oversized skimmer will be too large to efficiently remove organics from the tank.

bamf25 · 08/05/2011, 02:28 PM

I know SRO suggests the SRO XP-2000 for my 120g DT with 40G sump. A sales rep told be directly that he felt the XP-3000 was too large for my tank and they only suggest that on tanks over 180g.

With skims I have been split between the SK181, SK201, SM161, and the SM201 and since they are new it has been hard for poeple to give a firm reccomendation.

moonpod · 08/05/2011, 02:31 PM

aquacave sells skimz

lolgranny · 08/05/2011, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattGgator

lolgranny- I was looking at the 250 as well but I just want to try something new. I like the Skimz SM201 model now that I'm looking at them. The price is comparable to the Reef Octopus but it looks like it takes up less room.

I don't have this tank yet, just getting an idea of what I want before so I can make a budget.

less room is always a plus! Im basically like you, taking it slow and getting ideas so i figure i would tag along for ideas. im not set on anything. I currently have a bubble magus NAC6 on my 40g breeder which is about 50g total with the sump and that thing is rated at a 120g with a heavy bio load. Its not producing much skim anymore because its a ULNS, but if there is anything i rather go larger on its a skimmer. Ive always had better luck with bigger.

pmrossetti · 08/05/2011, 04:41 PM

Vertex INS 180

http://www.aquacave.com/vertex-in-18...mmer-2506.html

JMurphy97 · 08/05/2011, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orcrone

It depends on the skimmer. I know that Reef Octopus claims they rate their skimmers, especially their Super Reef Octopus line, accurately. Furthermore if you oversize it won't work as well as the neck on an oversized skimmer will be too large to efficiently remove organics from the tank.

Really? I was looking to oversize a skimmer too by using a bubble magus bm-nac 9 on a 40 then moving to a 120 if or when I upgraded. Is this not a good idea now?

lolgranny · 08/05/2011, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMurphy97

Really? I was looking to oversize a skimmer too by using a bubble magus bm-nac 9 on a 40 then moving to a 120 if or when I upgraded. Is this not a good idea now?

I would also like to know if that is a FACT.

ostrow · 08/06/2011, 11:18 AM

I do not and never have bought this argument. Plus, I don't really hold much confidence in the mfr tank-size ratings. They are always pretty random.

I have an ETSS 1000 with a Panworld 200 on my 300gal actual water system. By some measures this is grossly oversized. I have constant thick black foam skimmate.

As long as the skimmer has a properly sized pump, when there is skimmate to skim it will take it out. You may have more collection on the neck than in the cup, but it is still waste being removed from the system.

08/05/2011, 07:21 AM	#1
mattGgator Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 87	Other skimmer options I'm looking to upgrade to a 120 mixed reef. Other than Reef Octopus, what other skimmers are out there? I'm looking for a skimmer rated 240 gallons or larger.

08/05/2011, 08:42 AM	#3
NyReefNoob skimmer freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: peekskill, ny Posts: 1,209	plus 1 on the skimz line, and dont assume that you need a skimmer rated for twice what your tank is, __________________ custom 45g cube all in one, ai hydra 26, 2 mp10w, ac jr. ,bubble magnus triple doser, bm nac5 hob skimmer My dad always said the only stupid questions are the ones not asked Current Tank Info: custom 45g cube AIO

08/05/2011, 11:24 AM	#7
lolgranny The DQ King Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago (McHenry) Posts: 2,414	+1 tagging along, im upgrading to a 150 witha 50g sump and was thinking about the Octopus Extreme250 still curious on other suggestions __________________ -Dave Current Tank Info: 40g RIP. 300g system, 180g display.

08/05/2011, 02:31 PM	#11
moonpod Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.H., Los Angeles Posts: 13,053	aquacave sells skimz __________________ Excuses are just the nails for the house of failure. Current Tank Info: 32" Leemar starfire cube now empty and not quite so stinky

08/06/2011, 11:18 AM	#16
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 11,654	I do not and never have bought this argument. Plus, I don't really hold much confidence in the mfr tank-size ratings. They are always pretty random. I have an ETSS 1000 with a Panworld 200 on my 300gal actual water system. By some measures this is grossly oversized. I have constant thick black foam skimmate. As long as the skimmer has a properly sized pump, when there is skimmate to skim it will take it out. You may have more collection on the neck than in the cup, but it is still waste being removed from the system. __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :(

08/05/2011, 08:39 AM	#2
cfsindorf Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 219	Skimz

08/05/2011, 10:22 AM	#4
mattGgator Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 87	I always heard 2X the tank size. Is this a myth then? I will have a heavy bioload since I plan on having a few larger fish (maybe 1 tang and a foxface).I also will have 2 clowns, 1 possum wrasse, 1 McCosker's Flasher, 1 Lawnmower Blenny, and a Mandarin Goby, and 2 blue chromis.

08/05/2011, 10:31 AM	#5
mattGgator Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 87	Also, where can I buy Skimz skimmers and what size is really recommended for a 120 medium-heavy stock- what models are preferred?

08/05/2011, 11:27 AM	#8
mattGgator Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 87	lolgranny- I was looking at the 250 as well but I just want to try something new. I like the Skimz SM201 model now that I'm looking at them. The price is comparable to the Reef Octopus but it looks like it takes up less room. I don't have this tank yet, just getting an idea of what I want before so I can make a budget.

08/05/2011, 02:28 PM	#10
bamf25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,419	I know SRO suggests the SRO XP-2000 for my 120g DT with 40G sump. A sales rep told be directly that he felt the XP-3000 was too large for my tank and they only suggest that on tanks over 180g. With skims I have been split between the SK181, SK201, SM161, and the SM201 and since they are new it has been hard for poeple to give a firm reccomendation.

08/05/2011, 04:41 PM	#13
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	Vertex INS 180 http://www.aquacave.com/vertex-in-18...mmer-2506.html

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