90g + ~10g Sump + ~10g Fuge — Need new Skimmer

[ThaChad]

Hey All,

I Have a 90g Main Display, with a ~20g Sump/Fuge split.

My SWC Xtreme 160 Co e Skimmer pump took a dump after 10 years. Since they are no longer in business and I can’t seem to find a definitive direct replacement pump…

I am in the market for a new Skimmer!

I really don’t want to spend over $300.

Unlike 10+ years ago when there were inly a few choices and of those few 1/2 of them were actually any good. Today there are seemingly 100’s of choices..

in a google search, I came across this one: https://fishtankusa.com/products/simplicity-120dc-in-sump-protein-skimmer?currency=USD

Which has a DC motor, Thought it seemed like a good price and value, but beyond that, I know nothing about it?

Has any one tried this model? Input? Other suggestions?

Smaller is better as I have limited room. The SWC Xtreme 160 was maxed out for headroom and size.

Thanks All!

-ThaChad

 

[mellotang]

https://www.aquacave.com/tunze-master-doc-9410-protein-skimmer.html

 

[mellotang]

I’ve read good reviews about simplicity skimmer

no first hand experience though

tunze hydrofoamer produces the best foam
of any skimmer I’ve used

 

[ThaChad]

https://www.aquacave.com/tunze-master-doc-9410-protein-skimmer.html

That one seems waay over sized for my tank?

 

[mellotang]

Tunze has a unique bio load calculation

if your running SPS then you reduce the recommended volume by 70%

that’s a good skimmer for tank volume around 80-100 gallon

 

[mellotang]

I’m sure simplicity will work for you but the tunze is one of the best bang for the buck

 

[kharmaguru]

If a DC pump is a requisite, I doubt you'll beat that Simplicity price. If DC doesn't matter, lots of people like these Bubble magus Curve 5 skimmers. A little bigger base than the simplicity but same height, a few bucks cheaper.

https://https://www.aquacave.com/bubble-magus-5ex-extreme-curve-protein-skimmer.html

Personally I use the smaller brother of yours that died - SWC 120 - but since it uses the common Atman PH1100 pump, I should be able to keep it going forever. I love it.