If you haven't picked a skimmer highly reccomend bubble magus currve servies. Just set one up on my new build which is close to gallons as yours and super quiet.
Although this is a new build, it's actually an upgrade from 65G to 110G.
I already have two EuroReef Skimmers running both the 65G and 90G tanks and except for the odd venture cleaning they have performed very well for many years (10+). (Simple but reliable, Wet or Dry Skim, and easy to clean inside considering my hand fit inside all the way in [no take apart needed] )
I did buy a RLSS DB8I which is not a typical skimmer for tuning (Great space saver) but is a little sensitive to water pressure/water level AND sometimes can produce microbubbles on the output.
It's sitting on my shelf waiting for this new build to be finished.
Like you (testing many lights) I did some extensive testing COMPARSIONS on skimmers and the DB8i is a powerhouse so should be able to handle my NEW 110G Tank.
It's also runs better on higher nutrient load compared to low load. I setup a test with a large well fed fish and small tank and it worked amazingly.
What I like about the DB8I is the variable speed pump control via APEX.
So I will do a slight modification on the Sump baffle to make the DB8I work (containing the microbubbles and deal with pressure sensitivity)
All of them are fairly quiet but quiet isn't important since my Sump are behind a wall in a Sump Room.
This will kind of give you an idea what I have to do for new tank. (replacing the TANK labeled BASEMENT TANK)
The room is empty now since I've removed everything this weekend (prepared for the move last month) Both Tank (Kitchen on floor above, and in the room) Are still running in bits and pieces. I've documented the whole pre-build on a pre-Build thread.
New tank arrives in about 2 weeks.
Visited factory last week for final adjustment. Now it's curing.
I'd rather spend money on new Lighting since I have 3 skimmers and two tanks.
Thanks for your input.
I will be following your build especially when you start up since I have many thoughts above moving the 65G contents (rocks/fish) to the new tank.
I already prepared for the move (taking out all frags/corals into Frag Tank), and right now my 65G is Fish and Rocks only (Low lighting, High Circulation) to kind of cook the rocks.
