Which skimmer for hvy stocked 75?

Daniel62 · 01/16/2011, 08:56 PM

Ok, so here are the parameters. 75 gal sps/mix tank, 30 gal sump/ refugium, 10 anthias and 1 midas. very high intank flow. Tank up and running with only 1 midas for over a year. anthias, to be added after skimmer up grade. Will be on drip feed system. working on anthias flow/density experiment. So the 64$ question is, which skimmer for under $400 and as small as footprint as possible.
Thanks

Saltwatercoral2 · 01/16/2011, 09:38 PM

How about the SRO 1000ssss?

pwa · 01/17/2011, 01:04 AM

I'm really pleased with my BM NAC7 Its a abit over kill for my tank but should really work great in your 75 gal. Its ultra quiet and produce a nice dark skimate. I have it in my "Man cave" as my GF calls it so i would really hear it if it was loud.

my 2 cents
PWA

my

javickrey · 01/17/2011, 01:08 AM

1+ on the SRO. I have an external cone and love it.

Johnny C · 01/17/2011, 03:08 AM

As others have mentioned, the Octopus would work really well as well as stay within your budget. The XP-1000sss has a really small footprint, great skimmer!

fiftyfiveg · 01/17/2011, 11:12 AM

I have the Octopus Extreme XS 160 for my 75 DT.

drukkosz · 01/17/2011, 11:28 AM

how about SWC 160 cone

DoubleM 10 · 01/17/2011, 11:30 AM

What about reef dynamics INS-80 or maybe the 100???

luckydud13 · 01/17/2011, 12:36 PM

I have the AquaC EV-120 for a 55. It really performs alot better than I thought it would, I would personally suggest it. Perhaps for you, I would do a 180 and run it with a Mag 9.5

zygote2k · 01/17/2011, 01:22 PM

I recommend the AVAST skimmer. I have 4 of them on various tanks ranging from 75- 150

timrellis · 01/17/2011, 01:35 PM

+1 on the bubble magus nac7
I have a NAC6 on a heavy stocked 65 and it definitely gets the job done so with the NAC 7 you'd be golden.
This skimmer is definitely one of the best don't let the cheap price tag fool you. Read some reviews for your self. Plus the small footprint makes it an easy addition.

01/16/2011, 08:56 PM	#1
Daniel62 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: kingman, AZ Posts: 1,483	Which skimmer for hvy stocked 75? Ok, so here are the parameters. 75 gal sps/mix tank, 30 gal sump/ refugium, 10 anthias and 1 midas. very high intank flow. Tank up and running with only 1 midas for over a year. anthias, to be added after skimmer up grade. Will be on drip feed system. working on anthias flow/density experiment. So the 64$ question is, which skimmer for under $400 and as small as footprint as possible. Thanks __________________ Mind over matter, if you don't mind it doesn't matter Current Tank Info: 225 reef, 125 clown & haddoni tank, Haddoni's Big Bad & Beautiful, I Love Them!

01/17/2011, 01:04 AM	#3
pwa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Pole Alaska Posts: 42	I'm really pleased with my BM NAC7 Its a abit over kill for my tank but should really work great in your 75 gal. Its ultra quiet and produce a nice dark skimate. I have it in my "Man cave" as my GF calls it so i would really hear it if it was loud. my 2 cents PWA my __________________ current tank info: 55gal DT 29gal sump, 4x54 T5, BM NAC 7, LifeReef overflow Mag7, 110lbs LR and 4 mths in to new tank Last edited by pwa; 01/17/2011 at 01:34 AM.

01/17/2011, 03:08 AM	#5
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	As others have mentioned, the Octopus would work really well as well as stay within your budget. The XP-1000sss has a really small footprint, great skimmer! __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

01/17/2011, 11:30 AM	#8
DoubleM 10 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Steamwood, IL Posts: 1,432	What about reef dynamics INS-80 or maybe the 100??? __________________ Matt Lions, Groupers and Eels o my! Current Tank Info: Marineland 60Gal ReefReady cube, DIY led, Euroreef Skimmer Ins-80, Mag 9.5 return

01/17/2011, 12:36 PM	#9
luckydud13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113	I have the AquaC EV-120 for a 55. It really performs alot better than I thought it would, I would personally suggest it. Perhaps for you, I would do a 180 and run it with a Mag 9.5 __________________ About me: My names Kyle, I am 16 years old and I go to school, have a job, and love marine aquariums. I work hard so I can get and maintain my little slice of the ocean. I hope to one day go to UNCW and study Marine Biology and Zoology. I am a writer for blog.captive-aquatics.com, and I enjoy writing about the hobby. I am in the process of setting up a 55 Gallon Reef to replace my current 10 gallon tank. Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon

01/16/2011, 09:38 PM	#2
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	How about the SRO 1000ssss?

01/17/2011, 01:08 AM	#4
javickrey Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 83	1+ on the SRO. I have an external cone and love it.

01/17/2011, 11:12 AM	#6
fiftyfiveg Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 59	I have the Octopus Extreme XS 160 for my 75 DT.

01/17/2011, 11:28 AM	#7
drukkosz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twinsburg Posts: 934	how about SWC 160 cone

01/17/2011, 01:22 PM	#10
zygote2k Nuisance Algae Join Date: May 2008 Location: Reston,Va Posts: 213	I recommend the AVAST skimmer. I have 4 of them on various tanks ranging from 75- 150 __________________ LED powered LPS tank with 100% WAMAS built components. Current Tank Info: LED powered LPS tank.

01/17/2011, 01:35 PM	#11
timrellis Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 33	+1 on the bubble magus nac7 I have a NAC6 on a heavy stocked 65 and it definitely gets the job done so with the NAC 7 you'd be golden. This skimmer is definitely one of the best don't let the cheap price tag fool you. Read some reviews for your self. Plus the small footprint makes it an easy addition.

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