Tunze 9010 or 9005?

[pezcubano]

The manuals show that the 9005 is for tanks up to 132 Gallons and that the 9010 is for tanks up to 264 Gallons. I have a 75G tank and everybody has recommended the Tunze 9010. Why? it doesn't seem to make sense. Will it be overkill?
Thanks...

 

[sjm817]

I think the Tunze skimmers are good units but are very....."generously"...rated. I'd use the 9010.

 

[pezcubano]

Thank you!!!

 

[pjf]

Get the 9010. When you add the cost of the sump kit ($46) to the cost of the 9005 ($255), you are almost to the price of the 9010 ($327), which includes the sump kit and is a stronger skimmer.

 

[pezcubano]

Thanks!!! I just purchased...
I'm taking the bio balls out slowly and making room for the 9010. Its going to fit a little snug, but I'm thinking of facing the water intake away from the drainage in order to create a quite zone within the drainage compartment for the skimmer.
Does that sound ok?