Need advice on skimmer for 1000g

[salty child 79]

Tank is going to be 1000g including sump. Here are the preferences but any help is appreciated even if it doesn't meet this criteria.

-Preferably External, would like it to sit above sump
-Easy to remove cup to clean (not a big fan of thumb screws)
-I would like to be able to purchase some type of automatic neck cleaner.

Tank will be a mixed reef, probably very few sps, just montis and the like.

 

[danfeig]

I just went with the Deltec 3070 External for my new build. I will be pushing 1,200 - 1,400 gallons with it. They also make them with a self cleaning mechanism.

Good luck!

 

[jjk_reef00]

SRO 8000 is a cheaper alternative, I'm not sure how it compares.

 

[bullitr]

Sro xp 8000 external is a beast i almost went that route but I found a even a cheaper alternative with my Reeflo orca with dart gold pump.

 

[salty child 79]

I have had issues with ALL Reeflo pumps leaking from seals and one serious blowout that drained a 200g tank, so no Orca.

-The XP8000 Ext is what I was leaning towards but was wondering if anyone had any personal experience.

danfeig- Have the pumps given you any issue? I looked at those but pump problems made me hesitate on them.

Anyone have experience with the RK2 skimmers? Or any other recommendations?

Thanks!

 

[Alex T.]

On a tank that large I might consider one of the powerful Becketts skimmers like those made by My Reef Creations (MRC) or Marine Technical Concepts (MTC). Proven workhorses for large tanks unless you have a few thousand dollars laying around for a comparably sized Bubble King.

 

[salty child 79]

I will look into those.

 

[Nanook]

Contact Geo for a custom skimmer...tough to beat.

 

[225reef]

Check out SKIMZ on aquacave.com

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[jjk_reef00]

Check out SKIMZ on aquacave.com

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That looks very nice. I'm not sure if I like multiple pumps, when the SRO is only 1 pump but I've never had a skimmer with multiple pumps.