The Right Protein Skimmer?

Da7VgeR_Zo7Ve · 05/26/2010, 02:03 PM

I have started a 75gal tank with a 25gal sump. It has been running for about a month. I am borrowing a protein skimmer from a family member and its time for me to purchase my own. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for skimmers they found to work great for a reasonable price(200-400 bucks). I have been interested in the cone skimmers. A couple companies are octopus, salt water connection, Royal Exclusiv, and Eshopps. What is the benefit of a the actual cone? I am not locked on the idea of getting a cone just interested. So please just throw some ideas out there thanks you!

celamb89 · 05/26/2010, 04:11 PM

I use the octopus nw150 with great things to say.. started right up, hassle free, easy to use... Im also looking at getting a new skimmer since i upgraded my tank and wanna get another octopus...

I believe the coned shaped skimmer helps relieve weight of the foam column since the area gets smaller its easier for the foam to push up.. at least I think hehe

andrik · 05/26/2010, 04:19 PM

the swc 160 would be my opinion. i have it on my 40 and its doin great. i need a bigger tank though. its rated for a 90 gal heavy stocked. ands its only $275

jet fixer · 05/26/2010, 04:38 PM

+1 SWC 160 I have one on my 75 and its doing great.

Da7VgeR_Zo7Ve · 05/27/2010, 05:29 PM

Okay thank you so much for the reply's. I didn't know many people had the SWC. But if everyone is giving them good reviews it works for me! What would be considered a heavy bio load? Is there anything else i should take into consideration when purchasing a protein skimmer?

MrSandman · 05/27/2010, 05:49 PM

+2 on the SWC 160. I have one on a 90G SPS barebottom (i.e. no sand) tank. Its fully packed with SPS and only 5 fish and it performs quite well.

05/26/2010, 02:03 PM	#1
Da7VgeR_Zo7Ve Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22	The Right Protein Skimmer? I have started a 75gal tank with a 25gal sump. It has been running for about a month. I am borrowing a protein skimmer from a family member and its time for me to purchase my own. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for skimmers they found to work great for a reasonable price(200-400 bucks). I have been interested in the cone skimmers. A couple companies are octopus, salt water connection, Royal Exclusiv, and Eshopps. What is the benefit of a the actual cone? I am not locked on the idea of getting a cone just interested. So please just throw some ideas out there thanks you!

05/27/2010, 05:49 PM	#6
MrSandman Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: South Bay, So. Cal. Posts: 5,408 Blog Entries: 6	+2 on the SWC 160. I have one on a 90G SPS barebottom (i.e. no sand) tank. Its fully packed with SPS and only 5 fish and it performs quite well. __________________ June 2001 Tank of the Month. Yes, i said 2001. Current Tank Info: 112G 36"x36"x20" Lee-mar rimless. Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2293182.

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05/26/2010, 04:11 PM	#2
celamb89 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Live in Mexico, from AustinTX Posts: 869	I use the octopus nw150 with great things to say.. started right up, hassle free, easy to use... Im also looking at getting a new skimmer since i upgraded my tank and wanna get another octopus... I believe the coned shaped skimmer helps relieve weight of the foam column since the area gets smaller its easier for the foam to push up.. at least I think hehe

05/26/2010, 04:19 PM	#3
andrik Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ventura Posts: 96	the swc 160 would be my opinion. i have it on my 40 and its doin great. i need a bigger tank though. its rated for a 90 gal heavy stocked. ands its only $275

05/26/2010, 04:38 PM	#4
jet fixer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Litchfield Park, AZ Posts: 718	+1 SWC 160 I have one on my 75 and its doing great.

05/27/2010, 05:29 PM	#5
Da7VgeR_Zo7Ve Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22	Okay thank you so much for the reply's. I didn't know many people had the SWC. But if everyone is giving them good reviews it works for me! What would be considered a heavy bio load? Is there anything else i should take into consideration when purchasing a protein skimmer?