Need a stubby skimmer to handle 500 gallons

jmccown · 12/16/2009, 07:26 AM

Setting up a new tank and skimmer for this one will have to go under the tank. I only have 24-25" to work with so looking at my options for this setup. I was looking at MRC or a Reef Octopus. Not been shopping around a whole lot for skimmers lately so I'm not sure what is out there that is good. Total volume will be ~500 gallons.

Jeff · 12/16/2009, 07:36 AM

I run a Tunze Master Doc 9440 on my 220 gallon reef and love it. I used a few other skimmers in the past but have the same problem as you and found it to be the best out there.
http://www.tunze.com/fileadmin/downl...rskimmeren.PDF

LesMartin · 12/16/2009, 08:40 AM

I also have the Tunze 9440 but measure carefully as it requires an additional couple of inches to remove the cup....

ddevlin · 12/16/2009, 08:59 AM

Go with a Super Reef Octopus 5000 or the 5000sss model. I have the same situation and have plenty of room with my 5000 internal. Call Reef Specialty and talk to Mike he'll steer you in the right direction.

DRC69 · 12/16/2009, 09:12 AM

Octopus Extreme line I would look at.
JMO

jmccown · 12/16/2009, 09:20 AM

Man that 5000ssss model is sweet with the pump inside.

ddevlin · 12/16/2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmccown

Man that 5000ssss model is sweet with the pump inside.

I know right.

12/16/2009, 07:26 AM	#1
jmccown Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 3,185	Need a stubby skimmer to handle 500 gallons Setting up a new tank and skimmer for this one will have to go under the tank. I only have 24-25" to work with so looking at my options for this setup. I was looking at MRC or a Reef Octopus. Not been shopping around a whole lot for skimmers lately so I'm not sure what is out there that is good. Total volume will be ~500 gallons. __________________ "When I die, my biggest fear is that my wife sells all my toys for what I TOLD HER I paid for them" Former member of the "Huge tank club" Current Tank Info: 300 Deep Dimension FOWLR

12/16/2009, 07:36 AM	#2
Jeff Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,907	I run a Tunze Master Doc 9440 on my 220 gallon reef and love it. I used a few other skimmers in the past but have the same problem as you and found it to be the best out there. http://www.tunze.com/fileadmin/downl...rskimmeren.PDF __________________ Always remember.... any time you reef, you also reef with every reefer that reefer has reefed with. Mitch 2/18/10 IWNFT343F Current Tank Info: Innovative Marine 20

12/16/2009, 09:12 AM	#5
DRC69 Oh Well Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: RSM, CA Posts: 3,430	Octopus Extreme line I would look at. JMO __________________ Thanks, D Current Tank Info: "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have" ----- Thomas Jefferson

12/16/2009, 09:20 AM	#6
jmccown Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 3,185	Man that 5000ssss model is sweet with the pump inside. __________________ "When I die, my biggest fear is that my wife sells all my toys for what I TOLD HER I paid for them" Former member of the "Huge tank club" Current Tank Info: 300 Deep Dimension FOWLR

12/16/2009, 08:40 AM	#3
LesMartin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: UK Posts: 471	I also have the Tunze 9440 but measure carefully as it requires an additional couple of inches to remove the cup....

12/16/2009, 08:59 AM	#4
ddevlin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 472	Go with a Super Reef Octopus 5000 or the 5000sss model. I have the same situation and have plenty of room with my 5000 internal. Call Reef Specialty and talk to Mike he'll steer you in the right direction.