skimmer upgrade choice help

[bahamutflare36]

Hey guys I am upgrading my skimmer on my 180 gallon mixed reef from an mrc1 its just underpowered for the load I have, I have narrowed my choices down to a few and need experiences you all have had with them if any

A choice is: Skimz SM201 Monzter E-Series - In-Sump Protein Skimmer

B choice is: AquaEuro USA PS400 Pin Wheel Protein Skimmer


Help me out guys, thanks! :-)

[bahamutflare36]

Or even any other skimmer suggestions would even be appreciated!

[Cbsailor11]

Have you looked into the INS180 from Reef Dynamics? I bought the INS450 for my 180 overkill yes, but planning for the future.

[bahamutflare36]

nope haven't seen those before, but not sure if that thing would be able to handle the bio-load i have, i have quite a few large fish, Blonde naso, Yellow tang, Sail-fin tang, Blue Hippo tang, Harlequin Tusk, few smaller ones as well, paired clowns, green mand. , coral beauty, orange-back wrasse, and a cardinal, oh and also four baby clowns bred from my very on pair

so very high bio-load, definitely want to overdue the skimmer size

Have you had any issues at all with the reef dynamics?

[Cbsailor11]

Only issue I had was the height of my unit required a taller stand. They are built great and by hand from California. I talked to Jeff about my build before purchase, You may want to do the same. For you bio-load a INS250 might be better. Congrats on the breeding

[bahamutflare36]

ok ill deff check into the those skimmers, they look nice! and thanks the breeding was a long process and second try i was able to come out with just 4 babies but thats a good start!