skimmer question

[rrtree]

i recently upgraded to a 210g tank and need to get a bigger skimmer and would like suggestions on skimmers size/type std or recurc also what size sump would you use?
thanks for any and all help...

 

[CMcNeil]

it really depends on what the tank is going to have in it coral and fish wise.what do you have in mind?

 

[rrtree]

it will have softies and some lps and fish. i was gonna use my 55g for the sump if i can get it drilled.

 

[W Ellis]

I used a euro reef rs250 on a 200g w/ a 75g tank for a sump half full of water. It worked really well for me.

 

[CMcNeil]

well you have to figure you need to skimmer rated at least 270g,problem is the skimmers get really expensive for that size.are you working on a budget?if so how much are you looking to spend?i can think of a few skimmers of the top of my head but they are all in the 1k price range

the euroreef Billy mentioned is around $500 and would probably fit your needs.

 

[rrtree]

budget for sure!!! i dont want to sell one of my bikes to get a skimmer what about using 2 smaller skimmers? i have one from the 55g or should i use 1 bigger one?

 

[W Ellis]

Power consumption wise i think you would be better off with 1 skimmer. If you had the room i dont see a problem with running 2.

 

[CMcNeil]

well you have to figure if you go new minimum $500+ and up.im not sure how it would work with 2 skimmers but dont see it not working.keep your eyes open for a good used skimmer on the boards,i know one is for sale now and it is a good skimmer,im not sure of its tank size ratings.

 

[lifesworksataol]

i would look into the 200 model from octopus. i love mine. i would have bought the recir for just a few dollars more if i could go back and make sure you order the gate valve mod - the whole thing should be just over 250 if that. really cheap

 

[bdub]

RRTREE,
I have a CPR-SR9 that I aquired from a bulk sale. It is not new, and it does not have a pump but if interested let me know. I am currently in Germany and London but will be back in the states next week. you can find info on it at CPRUSA.com.

http://www.cpraquatic.com/products/skimmers.html
http://www.cpraquatic.com/pdf/sr9.pdf