Which skimmer for a 72 mixed reef?

[OctaviousMonk]

Which Tunze skimmer would be better fitted for a 72g bowfront with a pretty heavy bioload and a mixed reef? It would be run in sump in it's own compartment getting direct flow from the tank. I am figuring the 9010, or would the 9015 be better? I am running an AquaC EV-180 right now.
Thanks,
Randy

 

[OctaviousMonk]

OR would the 9005 be underpowered for a tank this size?

 

[rvitko]

I would go with the 9010, the 9005 does not include a sump kit and by the time you buy the sump kit it is only about $30 more for the 9010 so it is not worthwhile.

 

[OctaviousMonk]

can the 9010 be attached to a waste collector?

 

[rvitko]

Yes, it can be used with the 9020.14 which brings the performance up to nearly the same as a 9015 as the airflow is set much higher for this taller reactor.

 

[OctaviousMonk]

until I can afford to buy the 9020.14 would it be possible to drill and tap the stock cup with a nipple and attach it by hose to a collection cup like this: www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PM-WC410&Category_Code

 

[rvitko]

The cup can be a bit fragile, I think this would be hard to do. Honestly, unless you will be gone more than 2 weeks I wouldn't bother. Even then, the cup can drain all it wants but any sort of foam riser or cup should be cleaned weekly ideally as the crud that forms on the riser greatly reduces the performance. The 9020.14 needs cleaning every couple weeks just like a cup to keep maximum efficiency.