protein skimmer for 120 gallon reef only

scunfcu · 11/09/2007, 01:26 PM

Any recommendation for in sump protein skimmer and pump for 120 Gallon reef only, sps dominated tank?

luke33 · 11/09/2007, 01:33 PM

What's your budget for a skimmer

scunfcu · 11/09/2007, 01:34 PM

Under $200 for the skimmer. Thanks.

luke33 · 11/09/2007, 01:45 PM

The only skimmer that can handle that large of tank is your octo200nw, there's nothing else out there for that price. You can find it for 179-209bux

scunfcu · 11/09/2007, 01:53 PM

Thanks, I'll look into it.

scunfcu · 11/09/2007, 01:54 PM

What is a good protein skimmer for 120 gallon skimming? If pricing is not issue. I think I want to invest in good skimmer. Forget about the $200 budget.

luke33 · 11/09/2007, 02:00 PM

The das ex2, ATI BM160, h&S, Deltec, tunze, bermuda, there are a ton of options that will work. The octo will be your cheapest out there but not your best. Although its a monster fully modded.

Lumamae · 11/10/2007, 12:37 AM

I have a ATi BM160 and it's great on my 90g. You don't want to oversize too much with the ATi skimmers. But then, I've read the same for all the high end skimmers like H&S, Deltec and BK. as they work very efficiently.

scunfcu · 11/10/2007, 08:33 AM

This info is what I need to determine what to research. Thanks all.

kdblove_99 · 11/10/2007, 08:58 AM

I would definetly get a DAS EX2. These are great skimmers for a great price. Think the EX2 is just under $500 and is a recirculating skimmer!

USC-fan · 11/10/2007, 09:05 AM

EX-2 or ex-1 would work well. I think the ex-1 is under $300.

jcgso · 11/10/2007, 09:08 AM

I'm very pleased with the Octo 150 on my 120G. I empty 2/3 of the cup, full of thick dark skimmate twice a week.

ThrowinRoost89 · 11/10/2007, 09:15 AM

im deciding between the bullet 1 and the rs135 for my 120

the rs only used 40w of power, im leaning toward that.
but the bullet is more efficient, but uses 90w....

scunfcu · 11/10/2007, 10:54 AM

No one use AquaC's Nozzle Jet technology? EV-120?

CruzinKim · 11/10/2007, 10:58 AM

The new ATi Bubblemaster 160 uses 22watts of electricity, 800lph air draw and will skim circles around the AquaC(rap) skimmers as some have posted.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1192689

luke33 · 11/10/2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by scunfcu
No one use AquaC's Nozzle Jet technology? EV-120?

Not so much, there technology has been surpassed quite some time. There in sump skimmers are decent at best...besides the urchin which is just as wasteful as the remora's.

kodyboy · 11/11/2007, 08:15 AM

I too would suggest the octo nw200.

dkh0331 · 11/11/2007, 08:20 AM

I've been extremely happy with my H&S A150-F2001. It replaced a EuroReef 6-2+ almost two years ago. I have a 110 gal tank and have about 50 gals or so in the sump.

HTH

CruzinKim · 11/11/2007, 08:49 PM

I also believe that the H&S A150 is the best skimmer that you can buy based on quality construction and high performance. But the price tag is a bit high, so I went with the new ATi Bubblemaster 160 instead and it's a beast. The $200 I saved, I used to buy a Tunze Osmolator so now I don't need to topoff manually anymore.

petedoc · 11/11/2007, 09:12 PM

My 135 with 50 gal sump system is well maintained with an EX-1. I previously had a Euroreef CS6-2+, the DAS skimmer is quieter, more efficient, and skims better.

11/09/2007, 01:26 PM	#1
scunfcu Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: NY Posts: 422	protein skimmer for 120 gallon reef only Any recommendation for in sump protein skimmer and pump for 120 Gallon reef only, sps dominated tank?

11/10/2007, 09:08 AM	#12
jcgso Saltwater Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 547	I'm very pleased with the Octo 150 on my 120G. I empty 2/3 of the cup, full of thick dark skimmate twice a week. __________________ Well dear, it was free...almost...sorta...kind of...I'm sorry, I'll never spend another penny on my tanks again...this week. Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL reef

11/10/2007, 09:15 AM	#13
ThrowinRoost89 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbia Station, OH Posts: 382	im deciding between the bullet 1 and the rs135 for my 120 the rs only used 40w of power, im leaning toward that. but the bullet is more efficient, but uses 90w.... __________________ ~Hate What Own's You~ Current Tank Info: 120g reef...... WITH A TANG IN IT!!!! BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

11/11/2007, 08:20 AM	#18
dkh0331 Es gibt keinen ersatz Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Close to the edge, down by a river Posts: 3,581	I've been extremely happy with my H&S A150-F2001. It replaced a EuroReef 6-2+ almost two years ago. I have a 110 gal tank and have about 50 gals or so in the sump. HTH __________________ Just found out that grandpa has a drug addiction. He is addicted to viagra. No one is taking it harder than grandma.

11/11/2007, 09:12 PM	#20
petedoc Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lewiston Idaho Posts: 1,131	My 135 with 50 gal sump system is well maintained with an EX-1. I previously had a Euroreef CS6-2+, the DAS skimmer is quieter, more efficient, and skims better. __________________ Charter member of the Trial and Error Club, when that doesn't work ask the stupid question here on RC to get an intelligent answer. Current Tank Info: 270Reef w/Chrysurus Angel,Vlamingi Tang, Atlantic Blue Tang, Dispar Anthias, Sargassum Trigger

11/09/2007, 01:33 PM	#2
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	What's your budget for a skimmer

11/09/2007, 01:34 PM	#3
scunfcu Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: NY Posts: 422	Under $200 for the skimmer. Thanks.

11/09/2007, 01:45 PM	#4
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	The only skimmer that can handle that large of tank is your octo200nw, there's nothing else out there for that price. You can find it for 179-209bux

11/09/2007, 01:53 PM	#5
scunfcu Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: NY Posts: 422	Thanks, I'll look into it.

11/09/2007, 01:54 PM	#6
scunfcu Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: NY Posts: 422	What is a good protein skimmer for 120 gallon skimming? If pricing is not issue. I think I want to invest in good skimmer. Forget about the $200 budget.

11/09/2007, 02:00 PM	#7
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	The das ex2, ATI BM160, h&S, Deltec, tunze, bermuda, there are a ton of options that will work. The octo will be your cheapest out there but not your best. Although its a monster fully modded.

11/10/2007, 12:37 AM	#8
Lumamae Moved On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 216	I have a ATi BM160 and it's great on my 90g. You don't want to oversize too much with the ATi skimmers. But then, I've read the same for all the high end skimmers like H&S, Deltec and BK. as they work very efficiently.

11/10/2007, 08:33 AM	#9
scunfcu Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: NY Posts: 422	This info is what I need to determine what to research. Thanks all.

11/10/2007, 08:58 AM	#10
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	I would definetly get a DAS EX2. These are great skimmers for a great price. Think the EX2 is just under $500 and is a recirculating skimmer!

11/10/2007, 09:05 AM	#11
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	EX-2 or ex-1 would work well. I think the ex-1 is under $300.

11/10/2007, 10:54 AM	#14
scunfcu Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: NY Posts: 422	No one use AquaC's Nozzle Jet technology? EV-120?

11/10/2007, 10:58 AM	#15
CruzinKim Moved On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: If Not There, Then Here. Posts: 693	The new ATi Bubblemaster 160 uses 22watts of electricity, 800lph air draw and will skim circles around the AquaC(rap) skimmers as some have posted. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1192689

11/11/2007, 08:15 AM	#17
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	I too would suggest the octo nw200.

11/11/2007, 08:49 PM	#19
CruzinKim Moved On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: If Not There, Then Here. Posts: 693	I also believe that the H&S A150 is the best skimmer that you can buy based on quality construction and high performance. But the price tag is a bit high, so I went with the new ATi Bubblemaster 160 instead and it's a beast. The $200 I saved, I used to buy a Tunze Osmolator so now I don't need to topoff manually anymore.