Info on new Protein Skimmer upgrade

Buganddoug · 09/15/2006, 08:23 PM

I Need some good advice on a new protein skimmer.
My Tank is heavily stock 180 gallon reef tank.
I have a Predator Down-Flow with a Rio 3100 pump and the Pump is new. I have had the Protein skimmer now for all most 5 years. It is an in sump model. I do not have to much room to put one out side of my tank.
I would like to know is would an ETSS 600 XR or My Reef Creations MR-2 Protein Skimmer with a Beckett 1408 foam head be better than my Predator Down-Flow skimmer. Or do you think there is something better?
Thank You,
Daniel

Tyrinius · 09/18/2006, 09:50 AM

Daniel,

I run a Tunze 9020 on my tank and it is more than enough. I can even run it with only 1 9010 turned on and it works fine. If you haven't looked into these yet please do so. I think you will like the small footprint. Mine is in the living room and it is very quiet. Good luck.

ridetheducati · 09/19/2006, 01:26 PM

Why are you looking to upgrade? You have been using your skimmer for five years why the change in heart?

09/15/2006, 08:23 PM	#1
Buganddoug X NJRC Vice President Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eastampton NJ Posts: 1,068	Info on new Protein Skimmer upgrade I Need some good advice on a new protein skimmer. My Tank is heavily stock 180 gallon reef tank. I have a Predator Down-Flow with a Rio 3100 pump and the Pump is new. I have had the Protein skimmer now for all most 5 years. It is an in sump model. I do not have to much room to put one out side of my tank. I would like to know is would an ETSS 600 XR or My Reef Creations MR-2 Protein Skimmer with a Beckett 1408 foam head be better than my Predator Down-Flow skimmer. Or do you think there is something better? Thank You, Daniel

09/19/2006, 01:26 PM	#3
ridetheducati 20 and Over Club Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 2,968	Why are you looking to upgrade? You have been using your skimmer for five years why the change in heart? __________________ "Send more paramedics" Current Tank Info: 300g DD, SPS dominated, Apex, Tunze 6125s, ATB 1050, 400w MH, and Geo 618 Ca Reactor

09/18/2006, 09:50 AM	#2
Tyrinius Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 108	Daniel, I run a Tunze 9020 on my tank and it is more than enough. I can even run it with only 1 9010 turned on and it works fine. If you haven't looked into these yet please do so. I think you will like the small footprint. Mine is in the living room and it is very quiet. Good luck.