Protein skimmer for my 300 gallon?

O.Rubin · 04/03/2016, 03:44 PM

Hi all

Im almost finish setting up my new 300 gallon + 50 g sump FOWLR.
I cant seem to decide which kind of skimmer to go to.
A friend recommended on the new bubble megus B10, anyone here using it?

I also looked at the Bubble king skimmer which people say is the best, its pricey but is it really worth it?
Also i see the vertex got excelent reviews.

Im a bit clueless here and will be very happy for advice.

Cheers

BTW im setting everything by myself.

MrsReefK · 04/03/2016, 03:47 PM

For our 290 DT with total of 525 gallons we love our life reef! Check them out. Jeff is great and quality is amazing.

O.Rubin · 04/03/2016, 04:05 PM

Thanks will do,
which model do you have?

O.Rubin · 04/03/2016, 05:28 PM

BTW i do prefer in sump skimmer and the hight doesnt really matter.

machodik · 04/03/2016, 07:01 PM

BK series should be the one . Look for Scott of Royal Exclusiv, a nice and good guy that will guide you all the way to your needs.

Choosing a skimmer is like choosing a wife to be (unless you always find divorce is something thrill ) , just contact Scott , surely you will find the one that is right for your tank!

VWD · 04/03/2016, 07:10 PM

I'm also a fan of Life reef, Jeff build a great skimmer, Been building them for years. I'm running a 36 inch external.

azjohnny · 04/04/2016, 04:42 AM

What is your budget?

O.Rubin · 04/04/2016, 05:08 AM

I didnt really define a budget, i guess better work for the money.
Im not sure BK or Vertex justify the price, although im sure its good.(Bubble megus is about half price)
whats more important to me is long term skimmer that wont break as the pumps are very expensive.
which is more reliable for years?

in addition im gonna add a big ATS as the sump in designated room.

O.Rubin · 04/04/2016, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machodik

BK series should be the one . Look for Scott of Royal Exclusiv, a nice and good guy that will guide you all the way to your needs.

Choosing a skimmer is like choosing a wife to be (unless you always find divorce is something thrill ) , just contact Scott , surely you will find the one that is right for your tank!

Pablos RSM 450 · 04/04/2016, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O.Rubin

I didnt really define a budget, i guess better work for the money.
Im not sure BK or Vertex justify the price, although im sure its good.(Bubble megus is about half price)
whats more important to me is long term skimmer that wont break as the pumps are very expensive.
which is more reliable for years?

in addition im gonna add a big ATS as the sump in designated room.

If you want a skimmer that will last go with Lifereef. Most skimmers get updated and pumps get outdated. You will have a problem finding a modified needle wheel pump for a specific skimmer 3+ years down the road if they last that long. The best part of a Lifereef is ANY PUMP WILL DO. Within a specific gph flow that is. It is easier to replace a $100 MAG, RIO, JECOD, etc. Than to replace a modified sicce needle wheel.

hybrid · 04/04/2016, 10:55 AM

I run a atb12.5 external on my 300 it's the best piece of equipment I could had bought will buy it again if I had to

FullBoreReefer · 04/04/2016, 01:15 PM

Lifereef, as tall as you can fit...equals more contact time...equals more crap being pulled out

d-man · 04/04/2016, 02:05 PM

I love my Bk. It took a lil bit to dial in but I really like it. I had a sro5000int(which I'm selling now) which was really good for the price. But I upgraded aquarium sizes and the 5000 won't do my 900g tank. Even my BK is a lil undersized but it works really well still.

04/03/2016, 03:44 PM	#1
O.Rubin Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 24	Protein skimmer for my 300 gallon? Hi all Im almost finish setting up my new 300 gallon + 50 g sump FOWLR. I cant seem to decide which kind of skimmer to go to. A friend recommended on the new bubble megus B10, anyone here using it? I also looked at the Bubble king skimmer which people say is the best, its pricey but is it really worth it? Also i see the vertex got excelent reviews. Im a bit clueless here and will be very happy for advice. Cheers BTW im setting everything by myself.

04/03/2016, 07:01 PM	#5
machodik Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 1,225	Protein skimmer for my 300 gallon? BK series should be the one . Look for Scott of Royal Exclusiv, a nice and good guy that will guide you all the way to your needs. Choosing a skimmer is like choosing a wife to be (unless you always find divorce is something thrill ) , just contact Scott , surely you will find the one that is right for your tank! __________________ MD I love Taiwan, a free democratic independent country. Current Tank Info: 90cmx60cmx60cm (420 liters total volume), 12mm thick tampered glass aquariums , Eheim compact +5000, Jns SK2 protein skimmer, T5 x 4 x39 watt (2 blue , 2 white), MP40WES, SEIO 1000, TLF 150 2 + 550 1

04/03/2016, 07:10 PM	#6
VWD Smelly fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 262	I'm also a fan of Life reef, Jeff build a great skimmer, Been building them for years. I'm running a 36 inch external. __________________ Vince 120 RR Bare Bottom & 56 Bean animal connected to one sump. Life Reef external/blueline 40 HDX, Carbon reactor, GFO reactor, proton 48 led, 2 Kessils 160we tuna blue on 120 & 6 HQ t-5 on 56, b

04/04/2016, 10:55 AM	#11
hybrid Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 123	I run a atb12.5 external on my 300 it's the best piece of equipment I could had bought will buy it again if I had to __________________ 8ft 300 mixed reef,ati sunpower with led,mp60's ,tunze 6100,atb external 12.5,super reef octopus 5000 ext,bf 6000 return,200gal sump refugium with 125 gallon sump

04/04/2016, 01:15 PM	#12
FullBoreReefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 1,862	Lifereef, as tall as you can fit...equals more contact time...equals more crap being pulled out __________________ 60x36x24 mixed reef. 40b sump. Regal 250int Varios. 4xHydra26HDs+t5s. 4xMp40wes. Apex2016. Last edited by FullBoreReefer; 04/04/2016 at 01:28 PM.

04/03/2016, 03:47 PM	#2
MrsReefK Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 981	For our 290 DT with total of 525 gallons we love our life reef! Check them out. Jeff is great and quality is amazing.

04/03/2016, 04:05 PM	#3
O.Rubin Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 24	Thanks will do, which model do you have?

04/03/2016, 05:28 PM	#4
O.Rubin Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 24	BTW i do prefer in sump skimmer and the hight doesnt really matter.

04/04/2016, 04:42 AM	#7
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	What is your budget?

04/04/2016, 05:08 AM	#8
O.Rubin Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 24	I didnt really define a budget, i guess better work for the money. Im not sure BK or Vertex justify the price, although im sure its good.(Bubble megus is about half price) whats more important to me is long term skimmer that wont break as the pumps are very expensive. which is more reliable for years? in addition im gonna add a big ATS as the sump in designated room.

04/04/2016, 02:05 PM	#13
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	I love my Bk. It took a lil bit to dial in but I really like it. I had a sro5000int(which I'm selling now) which was really good for the price. But I upgraded aquarium sizes and the 5000 won't do my 900g tank. Even my BK is a lil undersized but it works really well still.