Protein skimmer help

Ryan1221 · 10/08/2012, 03:35 AM

I have a fluval Osaka 260L. I have a fluval 406 canister filter that I run chemi pure carbon. 75lbs of live rock and 80lbs of live sand. I am in the process of adding a sump and the next step I need to figure out is what protein skimmer I need and want. I plan on having some coral and a medium bio load.

I am currently looking at the following name brands:
Skimz
Reef octopus
Tunze
AquaC

Are there any other name brands that are worth considering? What specifc model do you think would work best for my setup from the name brands above?

I want to make sure I don't get some cheap brand that won't last. I am not one that gets something cheap and ineffective just to have the piece of equipment.

Help would be greatly appreciated as I am new to the saltwater aquarium hobby.

Pittsburgh · 10/08/2012, 06:27 AM

Not sure about Skimz brand, but out of the rest I'd pick reef octopus just because it gives the best bang for the buck. I used to own AquaC and I currently have Reef octopus. Never had Tunze skimmer but have lots of other Tunze products. AquaC is old technology and is not as efficient as newer skimmers. Tunze is typically a great brand, but it is also expensive. Reef octopus is somewhere right in the middle giving great performance at a reasonable cost.

If money is no object, you can also look into bubble king.

260L is probably a 70g tank? Get a skimmer rated to at least 100g, 120g is better. In your case, Super reef octopus XP1000 or XP1000SSS would probably suffice.

zachfishman · 10/08/2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Pittsburgh

260L is probably a 70g tank? Get a skimmer rated to at least 100g, 120g is better. In your case, Super reef octopus XP1000 or XP1000SSS would probably suffice.

+1 If space isn't a concern, you could also get the NWB150 6" pinwheel (similarly rated) and save a bit compared to the 1000SSS: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/protei...n-skimmer.html

10/08/2012, 03:35 AM	#1
Ryan1221 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Dimas, CA Posts: 60	Protein skimmer help I have a fluval Osaka 260L. I have a fluval 406 canister filter that I run chemi pure carbon. 75lbs of live rock and 80lbs of live sand. I am in the process of adding a sump and the next step I need to figure out is what protein skimmer I need and want. I plan on having some coral and a medium bio load. I am currently looking at the following name brands: Skimz Reef octopus Tunze AquaC Are there any other name brands that are worth considering? What specifc model do you think would work best for my setup from the name brands above? I want to make sure I don't get some cheap brand that won't last. I am not one that gets something cheap and ineffective just to have the piece of equipment. Help would be greatly appreciated as I am new to the saltwater aquarium hobby.

10/08/2012, 06:27 AM	#2
Pittsburgh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 577	Not sure about Skimz brand, but out of the rest I'd pick reef octopus just because it gives the best bang for the buck. I used to own AquaC and I currently have Reef octopus. Never had Tunze skimmer but have lots of other Tunze products. AquaC is old technology and is not as efficient as newer skimmers. Tunze is typically a great brand, but it is also expensive. Reef octopus is somewhere right in the middle giving great performance at a reasonable cost. If money is no object, you can also look into bubble king. 260L is probably a 70g tank? Get a skimmer rated to at least 100g, 120g is better. In your case, Super reef octopus XP1000 or XP1000SSS would probably suffice. __________________ Pittsburgh Current Tank Info: 95g Oceanic SPS reef. 30g sump, Sicce Syncra Silent 4.0 return, Reef Octopus 2000SSS skimmer, fuge with chaeto, BRS Carbon reactor, MR1 GFO reactor, BRS 2part dosing, Tunze ATO, 2x Tunze 6095 powerheads on a Tunze 7095, Gyre 130, 2xRadions xr30w pro.