Starting a 220g, skimmer question.

[Pike614]

Looking for the best skimmer for under $500 for my 220g reef tank. I was considering the Euro-Reef RS-250 Protein Skimmer , but thought I'd see if anyone had any recommendations!
Thanks

 

[JetCat USA]

the ER would be my suggestion, although I'd prolly step up one size.

 

[Pike614]

I believe the RS series only goes up to the RS-250 model though....so I am not sure what they consider a heavily stocked tank.

 

[JetCat USA]

they just stepped those up to a 350, a 450 and a 1000, a 4000 and are working on a 10K.

From Euro-Reef:
RS-450: 30" tall, 10" diameter. Estimated Street Price is $798 +/-.
2 x SP5 (GX6000) pumps with Euro-Wheel impeller
Each pump pulls about 19lpm air with the Euro-Wheel. That's a total of 2300 lph



RS350 will be ready to test tomorrow... Estimated Street Price is $698 +/-

the RC 4000

 

[Pike614]

WOW! That's huge! I was looking for a retailer with them and didn't find one yet...thanks for the help!!

 

[JetCat USA]

the 10K is gonna make that one look small

as with most all their large models they're gonna be special order in most cases. on the 4th of this month they had the one testing and 3 others in the building stage.

they are running a ReeFlo Hammerhead on them

Originally posted by euroreef
With the Pin-Wheel, the motor in the parallel position, and a 45º ell on the outlet, it pulls 5603 LPH @ 2.8 amps. The foam head is more stable and turbulence is good. Without the 45º ell, it pulls 5943 LPH @ 2.8 amps.