Skimmer Size

[Steelslinger75]

I want to start growing SPS and I keep reading people saying to get a big oversized skimmer. I am in the market for a new skimmer (Beacuse my Euroreef is a POS IMO) and was wondering what size I should get for my tank. I am looking at the deltecs. I dont have a heavy fish load and the tank is a 210 with a 50g sump.

Thanks,
John

 

[chadfarmer]

suggest asking in deltec forum

 

[zapata41]

get the biggest most expensive thing you can, j/k on the expensive part. put a price range that you have and you will get more replys, also do you want beckett or nw.

there are many variables to picking a skimmer and they all, if properly setup, work very well.

Tim

 

[Psionicdragon]

whats wrong with your ER and what model is it?

 

[fritzdawg21]

I would suggest a skimmer rated for at least 3x's your tank volume. My Mr-4 is rated for about 3.5x's my tank volume. Also get the biggest pump they recomend or you will not get the output, I'm sure you know that though. Happy reefkeeping!!!

 

[tom obrecht]

Give Doug at Deltec a call...he's great. I purchased an AP 902 for my 260 reef and there are times it quits skimming for lack of nutrients in the water. I too use to use ER and although I liked it, the Deltec is much better IMO.

 

[SunnyX]

Try a Deltec AP851.
I love mine.
keeps my tank nice and clean.

 

[Steelslinger75]

Thanks for the infor guys. I am going to continue to do some more research on this.

John

 

[Fatboy]

I have an AP702 in a 150 gallon tank and I love it. The tanks has never been beter. Used to own an ETSS 800 and MRC MR-2 and there is no way you can compare performance (well..... the AP702 is bigger).

I know they are expensive..... but you won't see any Deltec users complaining or with regrets because of their purchase.

 

[ReefRockerLive]

I have a Deltec AP600 on my 75g and it skims very dark smelly stuff. Get a deltec, once you see the difference in coral coloration and growth you may not want to go back to another skimmer brand name.

HTH