Protein skimmer suggestions

ErosJN · 02/04/2015, 01:08 PM

I'm in the process of building a 210 gallon reef tank and need some protein skimmer suggestions.. Looking to spend 300-400 bucks on it...

Jade5051 · 02/04/2015, 11:43 PM

Any other special requirements? like...must be quiet, or only 30" tall, or must be a needle wheel?

Indiana Reefin · 02/05/2015, 07:10 AM

I would look at the sro octopus line.
I feel that you won't get a better value out of a skimmer.
Coralvue has excellent service
skimmers are very reasonably priced
the bubble blaster pumps have one of the best warenty's in the industry
I know the skimmer you need is an SRO 3000 int is $500. But well worth it

reefchase · 02/08/2015, 03:04 AM

Reef Octopus skimmer are amazing

erndog1001 · 02/08/2015, 04:04 AM

Cant go wrong with Reef Octopus.

mikeatjac · 02/08/2015, 08:26 AM

Life Reef is one that I would look at.

mandarin417 · 02/08/2015, 09:12 AM

Hey ErosJN - I highly recommend Lifereef.com. You will need a couple of more $$$ for one but you won't be disappointed. Rock solid proven skimmer made in the States using off the shelf readily available pumps.

v10king · 02/08/2015, 10:19 AM

Aquamaxx em500 for the win

Jade5051 · 02/08/2015, 11:15 AM

When I see big tanks I always think of Injection, Beckett or Downdraft style skimmers. AquaC, ETSS or Bashsea come to mind. I'd try a Bashsea the quality looks amazing.

02/04/2015, 01:08 PM	#1
ErosJN Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New Port Richey Posts: 290	Protein skimmer suggestions I'm in the process of building a 210 gallon reef tank and need some protein skimmer suggestions.. Looking to spend 300-400 bucks on it...

02/04/2015, 11:43 PM	#2
Jade5051 That guy... Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,218	Any other special requirements? like...must be quiet, or only 30" tall, or must be a needle wheel? __________________ The dream that is now a memory - http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550891

02/08/2015, 03:04 AM	#4
reefchase Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 38	Reef Octopus skimmer are amazing __________________ Please visit my youtube reef videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLi-JEGBxwtl2JIfsUmAtA Current Tank Info: I currently have a 75 gal mixed reef tank

02/08/2015, 04:04 AM	#5
erndog1001 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse/Camillus Posts: 829	Cant go wrong with Reef Octopus. __________________ The heck with the grandkids Ask me about my reef tank!

02/08/2015, 11:15 AM	#9
Jade5051 That guy... Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,218	When I see big tanks I always think of Injection, Beckett or Downdraft style skimmers. AquaC, ETSS or Bashsea come to mind. I'd try a Bashsea the quality looks amazing. __________________ The dream that is now a memory - http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550891

02/05/2015, 07:10 AM	#3
Indiana Reefin Garrett Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 847	I would look at the sro octopus line. I feel that you won't get a better value out of a skimmer. Coralvue has excellent service skimmers are very reasonably priced the bubble blaster pumps have one of the best warenty's in the industry I know the skimmer you need is an SRO 3000 int is $500. But well worth it

02/08/2015, 08:26 AM	#6
mikeatjac Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,433	Life Reef is one that I would look at.

02/08/2015, 09:12 AM	#7
mandarin417 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 127	Hey ErosJN - I highly recommend Lifereef.com. You will need a couple of more $$$ for one but you won't be disappointed. Rock solid proven skimmer made in the States using off the shelf readily available pumps.

02/08/2015, 10:19 AM	#8
v10king Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Carlos, CA Posts: 580	Aquamaxx em500 for the win