New 210 Gallon reef tank (need protein skimmer)

[Jesse_Emel]

Setting up my new 210 gallon reef tank...starting from scratch. I'm looking to buy my protein skimmer in the next couple days and am looking at the following 4:


Coralife Super Skimmer Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer (220 gal)

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=13924

Coralife Protein Skimmer Needle Wheel (220 Gallon)

http://www.aloha-aquariums.com/servlet/the-288/Coralife-Skimmer-Needle-Wheel/Detail


Pacific Coast Imports PS-2000 Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer (up to 300 gal)

http://www.marineandreef.com/Pacific_Coast_Imports_Needle_Wheel_Protein_Skimmer_s/365.htm

Octopus NWB-200 Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer (up to 250 gal)

https://www.dtpetsupplies.com/catalog/product_info.php?language=en&currency=USD&products_id=8895

If you have any experience with these skimmer or if you have any advice or warnings I'd love to hear them.

 

[spongebobby]

None of those you have selected are up to the task of skimming a 210 Reef.

Look at Reeflo,ATB,MSX,Hurricone...etc.... They all have models that will perform well on that tank.

I use a Reeflo 200 Pro on my 210 and it keeps up quite nicely.

Good luck


and

WELCOME TO REEF CENTRAL

 

[::PixelFish::]

I'm going to throw an Octopuss Extreme 250 or MSX 250 on my 210g once I get it out of the garage.

Don't waste your money on the Coralife skimmers. I've run them on smaller tanks and they're not worth it.

 

[iamjosh]

Skip having a Protein Skimmer and just do water changes!

 

[podcar]

I defintaly wouldnt go Joshes route there.