Recommended skimmer for 450+ reef?

[Achapman]

Aquatic Systems Designs 10.3
http://www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com/product_view.php?model=ps.rnw.10.12300

Or the Reeflo Pro

 

[Pike614]

jmccown mentioned the MRC skimmers. Does anytone know how there "rating" compares to their actual performance?

 

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12760375#post12760375 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by clownnrnd
I'd go H&S 300 3x1260. There has been some nice used skimmers in the FS forum lately.

Chad

+1

 

[Tony B (UK)]

If you're on a budget, I would consider one of the following:

An ATI Bubblemaster 250 or 300
Reeflow Orca 250

If cash is not so tight, I would consider the largest skimmer my purse (or sump area) could cope with.

I use a Deltec AP1004, you should also consider a large or XL one of these: http://www.korallen-zucht.de/en/shop/products-technology/skimmers/index.html

Bubblekings are also very good too but they're very costly.

 

[Pike614]

Thanks Tony! I was trying to keep[ it under $1,000. I'll look into those, and keep my eye on the used equipt. forum for one to come along.
thansk!

 

[jjackson]

I can speak for the ATI bubble masters... My buddy is running a BM 300 and I am ordering a 250.... the thing is a beast and very well made.

 

[Pike614]

SO does the height of the tube really matter? Seems like other models, including the Deltec, ASM, and others utilize a much taller tube, making their overall heights more like 36-48" tall. The ATI BM250 is only 20" tall!
Does the height of the skimmer make a big difference?

 

[bassettmd]

MRC3 w/ recirc and maybe a riser .... you will not regret it!

 

[Untamed12]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12925012#post12925012 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pike614
SO does the height of the tube really matter? Seems like other models, including the Deltec, ASM, and others utilize a much taller tube, making their overall heights more like 36-48" tall. The ATI BM250 is only 20" tall!
Does the height of the skimmer make a big difference?

I think it does. I think that height provides additional contact time between the bubbles and the water. I think the reason manufacturers make short skimmers is a compromise so that people can fit them under their tanks.

 

[Pike614]

OK, so I think I have it narrowed down to one of the following: The Reeflo 250, the Deltec 902, or the ASM G6. I am only considering the G6 because of cost. Does the performance of the Reeflo and the Deltec make it worth the significant difference in price? Would the reeflo perform to a similar level of the Deltec?
Thanks!

 

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13096001#post13096001 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pike614
OK, so I think I have it narrowed down to one of the following: The Reeflo 250, the Deltec 902, or the ASM G6. I am only considering the G6 because of cost. Does the performance of the Reeflo and the Deltec make it worth the significant difference in price? Would the reeflo perform to a similar level of the Deltec?
Thanks!

IMO would be happier with the Reeflo 250 than the deltec. The performance is just stellar. I would visit the reeflo thread and see how many large reef tank owners love this skimmer. The owner of Reef Specialty has the Reeflo 250 pro kit one his 500 gallon tank with lots of large tangs and wrasses (super bioload). His tank can be seen here:http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-09/totm/index.php

I have seen tons of locals with these skimmers and many owned the high end skimmers and opted for the reeflo.

Standard Reeflo 250
http://www.reefspecialty.com/reeflo-orca-protein-skimmer-p-219.html

Reeflo 250 Pro
http://www.reefspecialty.com/reeflo-orca-p-253.html

 

[thor32766]

Hands down Reeflo Pro 250!!!! I have a 450 gallon tank with a 230 gallon sump and as before mentioned have a huge bioload. It rips!! I have never seen a skimmer before perform like the Reeflo skimmers do. Plus they have new propellers out that make them perfrom even better!!!

 

[tangers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13099741#post13099741 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thor32766
Hands down Reeflo Pro 250!!!! I have a 450 gallon tank with a 230 gallon sump and as before mentioned have a huge bioload. It rips!! I have never seen a skimmer before perform like the Reeflo skimmers do. Plus they have new propellers out that make them perfrom even better!!!

As if we ever thought it could get any better! I can't imagine what that thing's going to do when you get the new impellar.

I now have a Orca 200 on my system. I will never go with another skimmer! All I have to say is Reeflo has done it again. I run a snapper on my main return, a super dart on my CL, and now the orca 200 as my skimmer. All of their products are excellent!

 

[Pike614]

How does the reeflo orca 250 compare with the reeflo 250 and the reeflo pro?

 

[JRaquatics]

Orca 250 and the reeflo 250 are the same thing. The reeflo 250 pro is the same body but also comes with the upgrade cup and needle wheel for advanced performance.

 

[Eric the half-bee]

I've got a Euroreef RC500 on my 400 gal and it works well.

 

[Pike614]

OK, Thanks JR. I was hoping to find a skimmer that I could use IN my sump for peace of mind in case of any overflow. Looks like this is external....do you know of any way to mod this for in sump use?

 

[JRaquatics]

Reeflos can only be ran externally

 

[Pike614]

OK, then do I need to have it fed the water from my sump with a pump...a mag for example? Or, so I feed it off the drain from my display to my sump?

 

[JRaquatics]

You can feed the Reeflo or any external skimmer from your overflows, a pump out of your sump or off of your return pump (via manifold).