What skimmer do i want to get?

SerLunchbox · 02/04/2006, 09:20 AM

So here is the plan. I am planning a 50-75 gallon tank with a potential 45 gallon sump. (min 95 and max of 120 gallon total water volume).

I am going to get a Deltec skimmer. So my question is which one?

I was thinking of getting the AP600 found at http://deltecusa.us/proteinskimmers/ap600.php

but then i was thinking that given that i may try for a larger bioload that i should go with the APF600 deltec skimmer found at http://deltecusa.us/proteinskimmers/apf600.php

So ultimately my question would be which one would be more appropriate? I heard somewhere that the skimmer that you choose should be rated for double the total water volume of your system.

On a side note, has anyone ever heard of making a collection cup for deltecs? Is it fairly simple to do and just how easy are these skimmers to clean?

Thanks

chadfarmer · 02/04/2006, 09:23 AM

either one

but suggest the apf600

SerLunchbox · 02/04/2006, 11:12 AM

ok.

Is there any truth to the rumor of "skimmer needs to handle double the amount of water volume you have"?

sjm817 · 02/04/2006, 11:32 AM

I think the AP600 would be more than fine.

02/04/2006, 09:20 AM	#1
SerLunchbox Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 50	What skimmer do i want to get? So here is the plan. I am planning a 50-75 gallon tank with a potential 45 gallon sump. (min 95 and max of 120 gallon total water volume). I am going to get a Deltec skimmer. So my question is which one? I was thinking of getting the AP600 found at http://deltecusa.us/proteinskimmers/ap600.php but then i was thinking that given that i may try for a larger bioload that i should go with the APF600 deltec skimmer found at http://deltecusa.us/proteinskimmers/apf600.php So ultimately my question would be which one would be more appropriate? I heard somewhere that the skimmer that you choose should be rated for double the total water volume of your system. On a side note, has anyone ever heard of making a collection cup for deltecs? Is it fairly simple to do and just how easy are these skimmers to clean? Thanks __________________ I'm a Man, But i can change, If i have to, I guess.....

02/04/2006, 09:23 AM	#2
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	either one but suggest the apf600 __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

02/04/2006, 11:12 AM	#3
SerLunchbox Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 50	ok. Is there any truth to the rumor of "skimmer needs to handle double the amount of water volume you have"? __________________ I'm a Man, But i can change, If i have to, I guess.....

02/04/2006, 11:32 AM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I think the AP600 would be more than fine. __________________ - Scott