Big tank skimmer, Help me choose

[NaClH20NMYVEIN]

I plan on having a 600g and a 300g plumbed together at the sump, so around 1000g. I like fish so I will have a big bioload. I was planning on building a skimmer so I bought a 5 foot stick of 16" PVC pipe. But now I'm thinking that I better just get a real one. Please let me know what you think. The only large skimmer I know of is an RK2, I would like a few options. Thanks

 

[blfuller123]

Where did you find 16 inch PVC?

 

[mike660r]

You can contact any of the skimmer fabricators and they can build a skimmer to meet your needs. Its all about the $$$$$$$$ at 1000 gallons anyhooo and I wouldn't think you would be to concerned with that if you are properly planning for it. I was at IMAC this year and the new craze is the needle wheel recirculation skimmers. Contact GEO and see what he can do for you.

 

[roni]

you could go with a big downdraft skimmer if electricity isn't as big a concern or a nw skimmer if it is. in general, the former is a cheaper startup cost and the latter can be beastly early but with lower electricity bills later.

 

[reefwonders]

Contact spazz(Scott) he built my custom skimmer and I just love it.

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[Kent E]

reefwonders is that set up in your living room? :lol: My wife would never go for that, but it would be awesome!

 

[reefwonders]

That is a temp set up while I build the fishroom. And yes the wife wants to kill me.

 

[DirtySouth056]

H&S Commercial Series More info can be found in the H&S/Finsreef
Vendor section Maybe a bit Overkill????

 

[NaClH20NMYVEIN]

AH! that is what I want, I bet it is a bit out of my price range. I was thinking a price range around 1500-2000.

 

[clkwrk]

1500-2000 you wont get you much.

 

[NaClH20NMYVEIN]

Really! I guess more research needs to be done by myself.

 

[ChickenCannoneer]

1500-2000 will get you this plus a pump. http://www.superskimmer.com/ETSS 20_25.htm I have a 1500 and I could not be happier with it. Good luck, Tim

 

[Bebo77]

1000 gallons get a deltec...http://www.deltecusa.us/proteinskimmers/ap1004.php

1000 is not that big of a system guys... 5000+ now thats a lot of water..

this is meant for huge systems over 10,000 gallons... the wholesellers here in LA have soem super sized skimmers that put this one pictured above to shame.....

 

[DirtySouth056]

That skimmer was a joke, you can def. go with an Deltec or H&S, I would go BK if you have the cash. I'm sure everyone here will tell you dont go cheap on the skimmer, as it is an very important part for your setup. My skimmer is running me $1200+ for my 210.

 

[Bebo77]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7609525#post7609525 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DirtySouth056
That skimmer was a joke, you can def. go with an Deltec or H&S, I would go BK if you have the cash. I'm sure everyone here will tell you dont go cheap on the skimmer, as it is an very important part for your setup. My skimmer is running me $1200+ for my 210.

lol i know, i was just saying....


besides where would you put that beast? cant hise that thing in the stand...:lol: :lol:

 

[Shnabbles]

HOLLY SKIMMER BAT MAN.... but hey forget the skimmer...

look at that guys sick mullet on the left to the skimmer!

 

[mike660r]

Hey is that Ozzy standing to the right of him?

hahahahhahahahaha

 

[tom obrecht]

Deltec, H & S or Bubble King would be my advice. I personally run a Deltec 902 and love it. Doug at Deltec will also give you the best service around as well as help you with any questions.

 

[reefwonders]

Those are nice skimmers but I would still recommend spazz over them.:rollface:

 

[Fade]

I run a Geo duel bekkit on my 800 gallon system and if you dont want to mess with a skimmer daily I would not get a bekkit IMO.