Skims kone sk204

Fish doctor · 07/21/2016, 05:03 PM

Has anyone used the Skimz kone sk 204 skimmers?If so how do you like them, also would you recommend it for a 150 gallon tank.

Fish doctor · 07/22/2016, 01:55 PM

Ok, I guess I have my answer.

oseymour · 07/22/2016, 02:53 PM

Based on the ratings
I used the recirculating version of that skimmer since February and love it. The recirculating skimmer was harder to tune but once I got it dialed it it worked fine.
Because I needed more space in my sump, I just ordered the SM163 DC skimmer.

The sk204, SM163 and the sm162 recirculating all seem to be rated for a 120 heavy stocked tank. I oversized a little because I am overstocked and I feed heavy to help mitigate aggression.

Fish doctor · 07/22/2016, 08:16 PM

Thanks for your reply. Just one question for you. Is the skimmer quiet?

oseymour · 07/22/2016, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish doctor

Thanks for your reply. Just one question for you. Is the skimmer quiet?

It was the same level of noise as the vertex omega 150 I was running before.

I really find that noise is relative to everyone. I want my tank as quiet as possible and what I consider a racket is dead silent to someone else.

Noise also depends on if your skimmer is touching the sides of your sump and if you have a wood stand which amplifies noise.

My tank - a Red Sea Reefer 350 - Build Thread - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2555495

Fish doctor · 07/23/2016, 10:21 AM

You make some good points,thanks.

07/21/2016, 05:03 PM	#1
Fish doctor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 189	Skims kone sk204 Has anyone used the Skimz kone sk 204 skimmers?If so how do you like them, also would you recommend it for a 150 gallon tank.

07/22/2016, 02:53 PM	#3
oseymour Euphyllia Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,424	Based on the ratings I used the recirculating version of that skimmer since February and love it. The recirculating skimmer was harder to tune but once I got it dialed it it worked fine. Because I needed more space in my sump, I just ordered the SM163 DC skimmer. The sk204, SM163 and the sm162 recirculating all seem to be rated for a 120 heavy stocked tank. I oversized a little because I am overstocked and I feed heavy to help mitigate aggression. __________________ Just started Red Sea Reefer 350 (75 Gallon) Build Thread - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2555495 Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 350

07/22/2016, 01:55 PM	#2
Fish doctor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 189	Ok, I guess I have my answer.

07/22/2016, 08:16 PM	#4
Fish doctor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 189	Thanks for your reply. Just one question for you. Is the skimmer quiet?

07/23/2016, 10:21 AM	#6
Fish doctor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 189	You make some good points,thanks.