Protein skimmer for 100 gallon reef

eb2292 · 01/05/2015, 10:02 AM

Hey guys, currently I have a Bubble Magus Curve 5 on my system with a 75 gallon display/30 gallon sump with about 80 lbs of live rock and 80 lbs of sand. I feel like the BM is just not making the cut. I've also had issues with the pump since it is second hand. So I'm in the market for a new skimmer. Only caveat is, my skimmer compartment is slightly on the small side. Realistically, I have 9"x9.5" to work with five or take a smidge.

The compartment itself is 10x15, but with my heaters and drains in there, it gives me about 9x9.5 to work with.

My tank has about 9 fish in it, 2 medium size, the rest small (anthias, gobies, blennies etc).

I really want to go with the Reef Dynamics INS135 or even the INS100, but I don't think it's gonna fit. The Aquamaxx coneS CO-1 is nice, but has mixed reviews especially on its actual ratings. Open to all opinions

Thanks!

eb2292 · 01/05/2015, 02:23 PM

bump

Drae · 01/05/2015, 02:41 PM

Aquamaxx em 200 would be a good choice. It's oversized also so if you ever choose to upgrade to a 100-150 gallon display you'd be fine depending on the bio load. Sea side aquatics makes the cs1 also that would fit and has a great pump (sicce psk600). Same manufacturer as the bubble magus but it comes with a quality pump.

eb2292 · 01/05/2015, 10:18 PM

Hmm I'm liking that Aquamaxx EM200 and I think it will fit. Any rants or raves about it?

itzonlithai · 01/05/2015, 10:35 PM

From what I hear, everyone that uses the EM200 has nothing but good things to say about it.

Drae · 01/06/2015, 12:25 AM

This ^^^^^^^ it's a well balanced skimmer that's pretty silent and the sicce shark is a quality pump. Replacement parts are readily available also. It's a skimmer that I've personally used before.

Arkayology · 01/06/2015, 12:47 AM

Aquamaxx coneS co-1 has mixed reviews? I have only seen good things written about them. My personal experience has been excellent with it. I would say you could go with the C0-2.

v10king · 01/06/2015, 12:52 AM

I went from c01 to EM300 on my 120g and the EM300 is pulling out a lot more volume than the C0-1 could, I would say the EM200 would work perfect.

eb2292 · 01/06/2015, 12:53 PM

Ah the EM200 seems to be out of stock everywhere with huge lead times and/or discontinued. Any other good options with with similar performance and footprint?

eb2292 · 01/06/2015, 02:26 PM

Anybody have any experience with the RLSS R6-i?

http://www.saltysupply.com/RLSS-R6-I...-p/h2o1110.htm

ksed · 01/06/2015, 03:14 PM

There is your EM 200
http://www.bigalspets.com/u-series-i...immer-u-2.html

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Originally Posted by eb2292

Ah the EM200 seems to be out of stock everywhere with huge lead times and/or discontinued. Any other good options with with similar performance and footprint?

Buddhatank · 05/09/2015, 01:38 AM

What skimmer did you end up going with? I'm in the market for a new one and searching advice.

Bill Nye · 05/09/2015, 07:47 AM

I have a co1 and I love it. Price, quality and skimming ability get an A. I would definitely get the co2 since the co1 only has a 5 inch cone. My tank is a 50 gallon breeder fyi.

kendrid · 05/09/2015, 09:27 AM

I went from a curve 5 on my 90g to an Aquamaxx EM200 on a 125g and the EM200 is in a different league than the Curve 5. It is easier to adjust and pulls out a lot more gunk.

01/05/2015, 10:02 AM	#1
eb2292 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 295	Protein skimmer for 100 gallon reef Hey guys, currently I have a Bubble Magus Curve 5 on my system with a 75 gallon display/30 gallon sump with about 80 lbs of live rock and 80 lbs of sand. I feel like the BM is just not making the cut. I've also had issues with the pump since it is second hand. So I'm in the market for a new skimmer. Only caveat is, my skimmer compartment is slightly on the small side. Realistically, I have 9"x9.5" to work with five or take a smidge. The compartment itself is 10x15, but with my heaters and drains in there, it gives me about 9x9.5 to work with. My tank has about 9 fish in it, 2 medium size, the rest small (anthias, gobies, blennies etc). I really want to go with the Reef Dynamics INS135 or even the INS100, but I don't think it's gonna fit. The Aquamaxx coneS CO-1 is nice, but has mixed reviews especially on its actual ratings. Open to all opinions Thanks!

01/06/2015, 12:47 AM	#7
Arkayology Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,597	Aquamaxx coneS co-1 has mixed reviews? I have only seen good things written about them. My personal experience has been excellent with it. I would say you could go with the C0-2. __________________ -Matt in between tanks

01/05/2015, 02:23 PM	#2
eb2292 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 295	bump

01/05/2015, 02:41 PM	#3
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	Aquamaxx em 200 would be a good choice. It's oversized also so if you ever choose to upgrade to a 100-150 gallon display you'd be fine depending on the bio load. Sea side aquatics makes the cs1 also that would fit and has a great pump (sicce psk600). Same manufacturer as the bubble magus but it comes with a quality pump.

01/05/2015, 10:18 PM	#4
eb2292 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 295	Hmm I'm liking that Aquamaxx EM200 and I think it will fit. Any rants or raves about it?

01/05/2015, 10:35 PM	#5
itzonlithai Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 198	From what I hear, everyone that uses the EM200 has nothing but good things to say about it.

01/06/2015, 12:25 AM	#6
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	This ^^^^^^^ it's a well balanced skimmer that's pretty silent and the sicce shark is a quality pump. Replacement parts are readily available also. It's a skimmer that I've personally used before.

01/06/2015, 12:52 AM	#8
v10king Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Carlos, CA Posts: 580	I went from c01 to EM300 on my 120g and the EM300 is pulling out a lot more volume than the C0-1 could, I would say the EM200 would work perfect.

01/06/2015, 12:53 PM	#9
eb2292 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 295	Ah the EM200 seems to be out of stock everywhere with huge lead times and/or discontinued. Any other good options with with similar performance and footprint?

01/06/2015, 02:26 PM	#10
eb2292 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 295	Anybody have any experience with the RLSS R6-i? http://www.saltysupply.com/RLSS-R6-I...-p/h2o1110.htm

05/09/2015, 01:38 AM	#12
Buddhatank Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Orange County,CA Posts: 54	What skimmer did you end up going with? I'm in the market for a new one and searching advice.

05/09/2015, 07:47 AM	#13
Bill Nye Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 627	I have a co1 and I love it. Price, quality and skimming ability get an A. I would definitely get the co2 since the co1 only has a 5 inch cone. My tank is a 50 gallon breeder fyi.

05/09/2015, 09:27 AM	#14
kendrid Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake in the hills, IL Posts: 806	I went from a curve 5 on my 90g to an Aquamaxx EM200 on a 125g and the EM200 is in a different league than the Curve 5. It is easier to adjust and pulls out a lot more gunk.