Best protein skimmer for 150gal

[N.Sreefer]

So Im debating getting a protein skimmer for my 150 with 55 gal sump which brand would yall go with for a tank this size? Thanks!

 

[jphilip813]

So Im debating getting a protein skimmer for my 150 with 55 gal sump which brand would yall go with for a tank this size? Thanks!

I wished I had the option to Rank them from my experience. On my 120 gallon Reef, I currently have the Aquamaxx DCQ-2... 190-300gallons..Quiet and nice...first ran into some operating error initially, but now silent and running like I wanted...via my Apex Controller. My other option would be the Skimz Brand. I have the Skimz 161 serves 120-200 gallons (purchased in 2016)...Pulls every nasty thing out and Currently serves as a backup...Love both of those. I decided to add a Float switch on both of them for added piece of mind.

 

[N.Sreefer]

I wished I had the option to Rank them from my experience. I currently have the Aquamaxx DCQ-2... 190-300gallons..Qiet and nice...first ran into some operating error initially, but now silent and running like I wanted...via my Apex Controller. My other option would be the Skimz Brand. I have the Skimz 161 (purchased in 2016)...Pulls every nasty thing out..currently serves as a backup...Love both of those. I decided to add a Float switch on both of them for added piece of mind.

Thanks Ive never heard of that brand Ill have to check them out it looks alot better than most of the skimmers ive seen online.

 

[FLReefer101]

So Im debating getting a protein skimmer for my 150 with 55 gal sump which brand would yall go with for a tank this size? Thanks!

 

[N.Sreefer]

Shes a beast!!

 

[FLReefer101]

This is on my 180 gallon and it’s a suckin beast!

 

[jphilip813]

Like this one...What brand is that and also what type of sump is that?

 

[FLReefer101]

Like this one...What brand is that and also what type of sump is that?

Reef Octopus 250 and Trigger CR44

 

[Mical]

I'm a Bubble Magus fan myself. For your tank a Curve 5 or 7, they're inexpensive and workhorses. Also super easy to maintain.

 

[FLReefer101]

Reef Octopus 250 and Trigger CR44

I liked the Trigger sumps so well I just purchased another for my 310 build.

 

[jphilip813]

I'm a Bubble Magus fan myself. For your tank a Curve 5 or 7, they're inexpensive and workhorses. Also super easy to maintain.

I am glad you had a better experience than I had. I ended switching my Bubble Magnus DC Curve 8 (purchased in 2020) within 3 weeks to the Aquamaxx DCQ-2...Sill have it in my garage since I couldn't return it because water touched it according to the online vendor. The reason is that once the power goes out (Either power outage or routine maintenance) the Skimmer would have to be manually turned back on from the controller...I reached out the the manufactures representative in CA and they mentioned it was a known fact and that change would come in updated skimmer controllers.

 

[BoxKing]

Maxspect Jump
Dual intake
DC pump controller
Safety float switch

You wont find any better for $350

Sold out everywhere in the US. I bought mine through AliExpress (little more in cost) and it arrived in less than a week.

 

[Rmckoy]

My Personal preference leans more towards external skimmers .

had a reef octopus recirculating one . It was a beast . And stood roughly 36” tall .

my current skimmer is a Mrc mr-2
I believe it’s Rated for 300 gal

 

[Mical]

I am glad you had a better experience than I had. I ended switching my Bubble Magnus DC Curve 8 (purchased in 2020) within 3 weeks to the Aquamaxx DCQ-2...Sill have it in my garage since I couldn't return it because water touched it according to the online vendor. The reason is that once the power goes out (Either power outage or routine maintenance) the Skimmer would have to be manually turned back on from the controller...I reached out the the manufactures representative in CA and they mentioned it was a known fact and that change would come in updated skimmer controllers.

That's rough... I've had a Curve 5 (non DC) for almost 6 years and it's the easiest skimmer I've ever owned. I clean skimmer cup weekly and clean total skimmer once a year - zero issues.