Skimmer for 220 Gal

[alfieferenzo84]

Debating what skimmer to get...

Fish only tank very heavy bio load.

Sump is 13 1/2 x 11 1/2 water level 5 to maybe 7in max 27 in high max

What would be a good skimmer? Id like to spend the least amount but nothing is cheap in this hobby.

In the past i ran reef ouctpos with poor results always overflowing or not doing anything always messing with it.

Been reading a lot of good stuff about eshopps snow cones but the s-300 won't fit in my sump. would the s-200 be a good choice?

Thinking sro-2000 int or s-200 but both are rated for smaller tanks but due to limited space not much i can do...

Anyother thoughts or experiences would be great!!!

 

[alfieferenzo84]

Another thing id like to say is why do we need such a big skimmer? My experience is you over skim then and it runs for hours doing nothing. Why not under skim and it works good 24/7? Im i missing something?

 

[Mr. Comer]

I'm putting together a 220g build and after a ton of research I'm leaning towards a 30" lifereef or a Aquamax co-3. I have a co-1 now and it's the best skimmer I've owned for my 90g.

 

[alfieferenzo84]

I'm putting together a 220g build and after a ton of research I'm leaning towards a 30" lifereef or a Aquamax co-3. I have a co-1 now and it's the best skimmer I've owned for my 90g.

Foot print is to big id have to get the co2. how is the pump never heard that brand before but they don't use a lot of electric thats a plus...

CO-2 UJ00155 160-300 Gal 22.1" 7.1" x 14.2" or 9.1 x 12.6 SHARK 2.0 6"
CO-3 UJ00156 270-450 Gal 22.9" 12.3" x 14.2" SHARK 3.0 8"

 

[bernie lyons]

Mtc mvx

Mtc mvx

Here's one to check out : Marine Technical Concepts "new" MVX internal skimmer ,check it out on their website.

 

[scooter31707]

Check out the Aquamaxx EcoMaxx EM500. Smaller footprint and still an excellent skimmer.