Skimz protein skimmer

sbrotty · 03/22/2015, 05:07 PM

This is my first large reef tank, I had sucsess with a 20 long about 10 years ago. I now have a 240 long 8x24x25 set for delivery. Im looking for a good skimmer, my search has brought me to Skimz Oval DC SV223 Internal rated roughly about 520 gallons. Does anyone have any advice on this unit before I pull the trigger.
Thank You for any & all help and advice

hogfanreefer · 03/22/2015, 06:24 PM

Tagging along as I'm looking at the 203 Monster DC.

Plasticmask · 03/22/2015, 06:33 PM

So I was right. That is exactly thirty gallons. How cool am I.
Someone had asked me if my tank were exactly one foot longer, how much would it hold and I'd told them I think it's about thirty gallons' difference there, as I stood there and 'eyeballed' the math. (I'm doing mostly fish in a 210)
I'm interested in your Sump System, what you've chosen and will be using. May I subscribe, please. Thanks very much and congrats on that big tank!!

adova · 03/23/2015, 10:43 AM

I went with the Reef Octopus DC line. Skimz was on my list too. I think they are comparable. I do prefer the external pump on the RO for ease of cleaning but it does add to the overall footprint...

BlackTip · 03/23/2015, 10:54 AM

I went with RO Super Reef space saving line for my 325g. Very reliable from the reviews I have read.

03/22/2015, 05:07 PM	#1
sbrotty Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 14	Skimz protein skimmer This is my first large reef tank, I had sucsess with a 20 long about 10 years ago. I now have a 240 long 8x24x25 set for delivery. Im looking for a good skimmer, my search has brought me to Skimz Oval DC SV223 Internal rated roughly about 520 gallons. Does anyone have any advice on this unit before I pull the trigger. Thank You for any & all help and advice

03/22/2015, 06:24 PM	#2
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	Tagging along as I'm looking at the 203 Monster DC. __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

03/23/2015, 10:43 AM	#4
adova Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,450	I went with the Reef Octopus DC line. Skimz was on my list too. I think they are comparable. I do prefer the external pump on the RO for ease of cleaning but it does add to the overall footprint... __________________ No, honey - that's been in the tank for a while Current Tank Info: 240g Custom In Wall

03/22/2015, 06:33 PM	#3
Plasticmask Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 15	So I was right. That is exactly thirty gallons. How cool am I. Someone had asked me if my tank were exactly one foot longer, how much would it hold and I'd told them I think it's about thirty gallons' difference there, as I stood there and 'eyeballed' the math. (I'm doing mostly fish in a 210) I'm interested in your Sump System, what you've chosen and will be using. May I subscribe, please. Thanks very much and congrats on that big tank!!

03/23/2015, 10:54 AM	#5
BlackTip Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,598	I went with RO Super Reef space saving line for my 325g. Very reliable from the reviews I have read.