skimmer for a 500 =125 total water volume

[david00061]

skimmer for a 500 +125 frag+33 frag +120 sump total water volume 780
has anyone used this skimmer?

http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtue...octopus-xp-8000-internal-protein-skimmer.html

 

[270galreef]

i run a hurricone cat 3 which is very similar with the reeflo pump it has a 12' diameter to 8' neck on my 270 and love it... i have never seen so many bubbles and i used to run euro reefs and etc... hurricone i believe is very similar to reef octopus ... i love mine...
my only complaint is ... mine has the louder pump never the less its a wonderful skimmer

 

[CRAZYFIZH]

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[brainchild24]

skimmer for a 500 +125 frag+33 frag +120 sump total water volume 780
has anyone used this skimmer?

http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtue...octopus-xp-8000-internal-protein-skimmer.html

david00061, I have the XP5000 on my tank it that thing is a beast, the skimmer is cleaning up after three tangs, fifteen anthias, and a couple mid sized wrasses. Not to mention a bunch of happy SPS and LPS. The bubble blaster pump is pretty quiet for its size.

 

[Haffs09]

Tagging along on this one. Hopefully by X-mas, my system will be of similar volume. I was considering the Skimz SM302 Monzter E Series:

http://www.aquacave.com/skimz-sm-302-monzterbr-e-series-externalbr-protein-skimmer-3329.html

It's rated for similar size tanks as the SRO XP-8000, but draws 2000lph less air than the SRO. From an electrical consumption standpoint, the Skimz draws 100W less, and where I live ($0.10kWhr), that equates to about $90/year less in operating costs for the Skimz. If the Skimz and SRO can handle the same bio-load, it appears the Skimz is more efficient that the SRO. Any thoughts?

 

[Haffs09]

I should add that the above holds true if you gravity feed the Skimz vs. another feed pump.

 

[david00061]

Tagging along on this one. Hopefully by X-mas, my system will be of similar volume. I was considering the Skimz SM302 Monzter E Series:

http://www.aquacave.com/skimz-sm-302-monzterbr-e-series-externalbr-protein-skimmer-3329.html

It's rated for similar size tanks as the SRO XP-8000, but draws 2000lph less air than the SRO. From an electrical consumption standpoint, the Skimz draws 100W less, and where I live ($0.10kWhr), that equates to about $90/year less in operating costs for the Skimz. If the Skimz and SRO can handle the same bio-load, it appears the Skimz is more efficient that the SRO. Any thoughts?

The Skimz Looks interesting hopefully we will get a few more opinions'

 

[dzfish17]

Im using the xp5000ext on my lightly stocked 600g and it handles it easily. Im cleaning the cup once a week right now. I think the 8000 would be perfect for your tank.