Skimmer Q&A Thread

[sfexplicit]

Mojo, thanks for your time. Is there a difference performance wise between the SRO 2000int and the SRO XP 2000?

 

[reefermad619]

yea it should be ok, The swc has a little different setup on the pump. But none the less the nac 6 will skim away on your 80g.

What's the max heavy load that you think the na6a will handle? Thanks again Mojo.

 

[mojo~]

Mojo, thanks for your time. Is there a difference performance wise between the SRO 2000int and the SRO XP 2000?

I wouldnt say there is enough to justify the cost difference. But that is just me. The new int has a long cone transition. Very nice unit.

 

[mojo~]

What's the max heavy load that you think the na6a will handle? Thanks again Mojo.

I would say about 100 to 120 gallons. The atman 2500 pump doesnt move a ton of water and that is more the limiting factor.

 

[cmaxwell39]

Hey Mojo you helped me narrow down a list of skimmers a couple of months back and I had pretty much decided to go with an SRO 3000. I found a deal on a used WM k2 skimmer for 500 used. Is this a better skimmer than the SRO 3000 and would it be worth the extra $100 even though it is used?

BTW--tank info. It will be going on a 165 display with a 125 sump. It will be heavy bioload and SPS dominant. Thanks for your time and happy 4th of July.:celeb3:

 

[mojo~]

for your setup the sro would be better.

 

[cmaxwell39]

Thanks Mojo. Your dedication to this thread is admirable. Thanks for all you do.

 

[ReefMonkey13]

Hey Mojo - First and foremost thanks for your time and dedication to the hobby. Your wealth of experience with skimmers is invaluable to the reef central community.

Please help me decide which SRO model I should choose, the SRO-1000int (XP1000sss) or the SRO-2000int (XP2000int). I currently have 90G mixed reef + 40G sump/fuge (approximately 110G total water volume) housing the following fish:

6-7" Lamarck Angel
6-7" Naso Tang
3" Hippo Tang
5" Yellow Tang
5" Wrasse
Midas Blenny
2 X Chalk Bass
2 X Disbar Anthias
5 X Chromis
2 X neon gobies

I'm currently running an Vertex Alpha 200 which is a great skimmer but it's too big for my system and cannot get to consistently skim.

thanks in advance for your help

 

[Spartanman22]

What would be a good skimmer for a 20 gallon DT with around 30 gallons of sump be? It will be medium to heavily stocked and a mixed reef

 

[Spartanman22]

I was thinking of the octopus NW 110 or the Bubble Magus NAC3

 

[fmelindy]

Mojo, you must be getting tired of this! Thanks for all your help, on behalf of everyone reading the thread. I was wondering what you would recommend on my 50 gallon with a 20 gallon sump, large bioload, sps-dominated and running NP biopellets? I was looking at BM nac6a or nac7 or the octopus DNWB-110 or sro1000-int. What are your thoughts on these choices? Thanks!

 

[cmaxwell39]

Hey Mojo what are your thoughts on ATI skimmers. Specifically the ATI BM250. Minimum and maximum tank size with heavy bioload, build quality, etc. Thanks for your time.

 

[larrydavis]

xp 2000

xp 2000

hey mojo what do think about a xp 2000 on a 140 gallon.i have running a asm g3 for about 8 years and am sick of it

 

[mojo~]

Hey Mojo - First and foremost thanks for your time and dedication to the hobby. Your wealth of experience with skimmers is invaluable to the reef central community.

Please help me decide which SRO model I should choose, the SRO-1000int (XP1000sss) or the SRO-2000int (XP2000int). I currently have 90G mixed reef + 40G sump/fuge (approximately 110G total water volume) housing the following fish:

6-7" Lamarck Angel
6-7" Naso Tang
3" Hippo Tang
5" Yellow Tang
5" Wrasse
Midas Blenny
2 X Chalk Bass
2 X Disbar Anthias
5 X Chromis
2 X neon gobies

I'm currently running an Vertex Alpha 200 which is a great skimmer but it's too big for my system and cannot get to consistently skim.

thanks in advance for your help

Sorry for the delay. had lots going on here.

The SRO 2000 would be a great fit for you. I think the 1000 would be on the small side.

 

[mojo~]

I was thinking of the octopus NW 110 or the Bubble Magus NAC3

both of those would be good, But the SWC 120 would be a little nicer as it is built better. same pump as the NAC 3 but a bit nicer design.

 

[mojo~]

Hey Mojo what are your thoughts on ATI skimmers. Specifically the ATI BM250. Minimum and maximum tank size with heavy bioload, build quality, etc. Thanks for your time.

The skimmers are ok. used to be one of the best ones. but they are built really thin. Better options for the price now days.

 

[fmelindy]

Oh well, I went ahead and ordered a Bubble Magus NAC6A anyway. I'll update the thread when I get it and let you all know how it performs on a 50 gallon heavily stocked SPS tank.

 

[TommyA]

mojo,Can you tell me the main differences between the xp2000 sss and the xp2000 Ext?Thanks in advance.

 

[Aflac01]

Mojo,
looks like you are the man to ask the skimmer questions too. I am setting up a 240 gallon reef and am trying to choose a new protein skimmer (i currently have a aquaC ev400 but its just to tall for my purposes. all the reading makes it look like SRO is the way to go these days. unfortunatly due to stand restrictions my sump is only 12.5 inches wide (internal dimmensions) so i was thinking the SRO 3000 int or the SRO5000sssint would work. what do you think?

 

[Aflac01]

forgot to mention that the sump may only be 12.5 inches wide but its 6 feet long so about 70 gallons making the total about 310.....