Skimmer for 80 Gallon SPS Tank

dustinc · 11/07/2009, 10:16 AM

Ok, so with the size of aquarium I'm going with, I've got just a few choices on skimmer. I can do a tunze9005 in sump skimmer, hang on back skimmer (possibly larger remora), or recirculating skimmer. What do you suggest I do. I want it to pull a ton of junk out! Thanks

DT's_Reef · 11/07/2009, 01:03 PM

If you want to spend little money then Vertex in100 is best for your size tank. I don't recommend getting a larger skimmer. It costs $200 new.

dustinc · 11/07/2009, 01:19 PM

But isn't that an in sump skimmer? The footprint would be too large

DT's_Reef · 11/07/2009, 02:51 PM

Yes it is. Bummer if it can't fit. I usually design my sump around the skimmer, lol.

dustinc · 11/07/2009, 03:50 PM

Typically I do the same but this sump is centered around a frag tank so not a whole lot of room.

Johnny C · 11/07/2009, 05:47 PM

Octopus or Bubble Magus will DEFINATLY be the best bang for your buck. JMO

11/07/2009, 10:16 AM	#1
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 1,096	Skimmer for 80 Gallon SPS Tank Ok, so with the size of aquarium I'm going with, I've got just a few choices on skimmer. I can do a tunze9005 in sump skimmer, hang on back skimmer (possibly larger remora), or recirculating skimmer. What do you suggest I do. I want it to pull a ton of junk out! Thanks __________________ You might be too strong to surrender boy, but you're far too frail to fight! Current Tank Info: 120 Planet

11/07/2009, 01:19 PM	#3
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 1,096	But isn't that an in sump skimmer? The footprint would be too large __________________ You might be too strong to surrender boy, but you're far too frail to fight! Current Tank Info: 120 Planet

11/07/2009, 03:50 PM	#5
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 1,096	Typically I do the same but this sump is centered around a frag tank so not a whole lot of room. __________________ You might be too strong to surrender boy, but you're far too frail to fight! Current Tank Info: 120 Planet

11/07/2009, 05:47 PM	#6
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	Octopus or Bubble Magus will DEFINATLY be the best bang for your buck. JMO __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

11/07/2009, 01:03 PM	#2
DT's_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,083	If you want to spend little money then Vertex in100 is best for your size tank. I don't recommend getting a larger skimmer. It costs $200 new.

11/07/2009, 02:51 PM	#4
DT's_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,083	Yes it is. Bummer if it can't fit. I usually design my sump around the skimmer, lol.