Skimmer for a 210g

[cheezybuda]

I'm in the midst of a 210g build (I will get around to starting a build thread once I have stuff to show), so I'm looking for some input on a few skimmers. I anticipate that with sump we will be looking around 250-260g water volume.

I'm looking at these so far:
Reef Octopus Regal DC 300 Internal Protein Skimmer
AquaMaxx ConeS CO-5
Skimz Leopard SL253 DC Internal Protein Skimmer (on the top end of my budget)

Any opinions on these? Would you recommend anything else? I would like to keep it under $900

Thanks!

 

[degibson84]

I have a Tunze 9410 on my 220. With 30 gallons in the sump. Works awesome. Only $338 brand new. Save yourself a little money.

 

[JaySchulz]

I am researching the same thing currently for my 240 gallon + 40 gallon sump. I've been interested in the sro5000. So I'm curious what everyone's recommendations are. Following along!

 

[cheezybuda]

I have a Tunze 9410 on my 220. With 30 gallons in the sump. Works awesome. Only $338 brand new. Save yourself a little money.

Didn't even know Tunze made skimmers

 

[cheezybuda]

Anyone else have an opinion?

 

[shifty51008]

Lifereef skimmer

 

[degibson84]

Even if you went with the 9415 your still at under $600 and its rates for about 400 gallons

 

[azjohnny]

Lifereef skimmer

+1
SV3-30 would be good

 

[bernie lyons]

skimmer

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I would highly recommend the MTC MVX . Made in the good'ol USA !!!

 

[ca1ore]

Didn't even know Tunze made skimmers

20 years ago, before everyone and their brother made one, Tunze were amongst a small number of quality skimmers .

Echo MTC, Lifereef and MRC good as well.