Skimmer Q&A Thread

[Saltwatercoral2]

thanks.. how about the sro xp2000... I got offered one for 250 shipped.. should I jump at that or go with something else?

 

[mojo~]

its nice but be aware that you need to run it at about 5.5 to 6.5 inches of water.

 

[mrsmithers]

Mojo- Is a KZ small to big for a 60gallon with heavy bioload? also what would you recommend for a 60gallon with heavy bioload

 

[HOBrien]

ON a 700gallon L shaped tank with overflow on each side of the L would you run 2 skimmers for each overflow and what would u recommend? It has to be able to stay under the tank.

 

[b_newman]

I've narrowed my decision for an in-sump skimmer between the Reef Octopus Extreme XS-200, and the Aquamaxx Cone 2, for my 150G. Have you had a chance to try the Aquamaxx Cone series skimmers yet, and if so how do they compare?

 

[mojo~]

Mojo- Is a KZ small to big for a 60gallon with heavy bioload? also what would you recommend for a 60gallon with heavy bioload

It would do fine. a little big but theneck isnt huge so you could get away with it. The sro 1000, sea side aquatics cs1,vertex in 100 are all great choices though

 

[mojo~]

ON a 700gallon L shaped tank with overflow on each side of the L would you run 2 skimmers for each overflow and what would u recommend? It has to be able to stay under the tank.

THe SRO 7000, Or the ETSS 1000xr. The Bermuda bps k10 is great too. I think you will be better off with one larger skimmer when it comes to money and ease of use.

 

[mojo~]

I've narrowed my decision for an in-sump skimmer between the Reef Octopus Extreme XS-200, and the Aquamaxx Cone 2, for my 150G. Have you had a chance to try the Aquamaxx Cone series skimmers yet, and if so how do they compare?

if you can swing it. the sk2 has a longer transition and has a little nicer adjustment for the water level.

THey are very nice.

 

[armison89]

im going to have a 135 gallon dt with a 55 gallon sump, and with a very heavy bio load. which would be better?

Tunze DOC Protein Skimmer 9011

Reef Octopus 8 (250 Gallon) In Sump Pinwheel Protein Skimmer w/ Bubble Plate

ASM G-4 Protein Skimmer w/ Sedra 5000 Pump

ASM G-4+ Protein Skimmer w/ Sedra 9000 Pump

BM200S Skimmer w/ Syncra Psk1000 pump

 

[gannmann9876]

hey mojo i have a bubble magus bm100. i was wondering where to set the water level in the skimmer? i cant find any info on this. the skimmer section of my sump is 8" deep i have read the require 9 to 11 is this going to be an issue.

 

[mojo~]

im going to have a 135 gallon dt with a 55 gallon sump, and with a very heavy bio load. which would be better?

Tunze DOC Protein Skimmer 9011

Reef Octopus 8 (250 Gallon) In Sump Pinwheel Protein Skimmer w/ Bubble Plate

ASM G-4 Protein Skimmer w/ Sedra 5000 Pump

ASM G-4+ Protein Skimmer w/ Sedra 9000 Pump

BM200S Skimmer w/ Syncra Psk1000 pump

all would be ok, the g4+ would be better over the reg g4

with that said I would take a look at the Aquamaxx am 250 with the sedra 9000. Its a great unit and will cycle a ton of water. The seaside aquatics cs2 with the psk 1000 and the octo xp 2000 that also uses the psk 1000. depends on what your sump water level would be.

 

[mojo~]

hey mojo i have a bubble magus bm100. i was wondering where to set the water level in the skimmer? i cant find any info on this. the skimmer section of my sump is 8" deep i have read the require 9 to 11 is this going to be an issue.

8 inches should still be ok, the water level will be some where around the ring right before it transitions to the neck.

 

[armison89]

my budget is $400 i dont have the sump yet so i can make the water level anywhere i need it.

 

[HOBrien]

Mojo,

You mentioned the SRO 7000 but wouldnt the 8000 be better? Also what about the JNS SK-7?

 

[mojo~]

Mojo,

You mentioned the SRO 7000 but wouldnt the 8000 be better? Also what about the JNS SK-7?

they will both work. The 7000 and 8000 use the same 10000 pump. The 8000 uses a larger body. They are huge amazing units for sure.

 

[budster.stig1]

Reef Octi Rocks

Reef Octi Rocks

Ready to order equipment for my first project since 2006, I'm going to build a twin 120's in wall with total gallonage of about 400g's. One tank corals + fish, one tank fish only. I have planned a on a SRO 5000E, is it the one, or should I go with a SRO 6000E ?.....................................Stig.

 

[armison89]

what will be the best skimmer for me? has to be less the $400 and fit in a 55 gallon sump. 190 total system with a very heavy bio load.

 

[mojo~]

Ready to order equipment for my first project since 2006, I'm going to build a twin 120's in wall with total gallonage of about 400g's. One tank corals + fish, one tank fish only. I have planned a on a SRO 5000E, is it the one, or should I go with a SRO 6000E ?.....................................Stig.

Both will work.same pump I would go 5000

 

[mojo~]

what will be the best skimmer for me? has to be less the $400 and fit in a 55 gallon sump. 190 total system with a very heavy bio load.

Your 135 would do great with the sea side Aquatics cs2, the octo xs 200, and the sro 3000 int

 

[budster.stig1]

MOJO the Simmer Man

MOJO the Simmer Man

Ready to order equipment for my first project since 2006, I'm going to build a twin 120's in wall with total gallonage of about 400g's. One tank corals + fish, one tank fish only. I have planned a on a SRO 5000E, is it the one, or should I go with a SRO 6000E ?.....................................Stig.

What about feed pump for external app.. They recomend a 600 gph, is the water blaster HY 3000WB, rated at 750GPH to big? I've heard good things about the Water Blaster pumps.:reading: