Help w/ skimmer choice

[newbreefer316]

I'm planning out a roughly 300g system, 220g tank - 30g remote fuge - 50g ish sump, and I'm currently trying to decide between the skimmers below.

I know generally larger is better and I plan on running a pretty heavy bioload but I've also ran into problems from tanks that were too clean. I'd like to be able to naturally balance my nitrates in the 5-15 range and know that overskimming could possibly keep me from that.

Reef Octopus Elite 200SSS Space Saver Super Cone Skimmer

Specifications:
Dimmensions:

• Super Cone Body: 8.27 to 5.12in
• Footprint: 12.8in x 10in
• Neck Size: 4.75in
• Total Height: 23.6in
• Output Size: 50mm / 1.5in

Pump Information:

• Reef Octopus VarioS-4S Pinwheel Pump
• Power Consumption: 25-40watts
• Air Draw: 800-1500 lph / 28-52 SCFH*
• Water Draw: 422gph
• *Air and water results will vary depend

Filtration Ratings:

• 400 Gallon – Light Filtration Demand
• 300 Gallon – Medium Filtration Demand
• 200 Gallon – Heavy Filtration Demand

and

Reef Octopus Elite 220SSS Space Saver Super Cone Skimmer

- Footprint: 13.6" x 11.2" | Reaction Chamber: 9" | Height: 25.2"
- Powered by: RO-DC 5500s Pinwheel Pump

Filtration Handling
- 530 Gallon – Light Filtration Demand
- 420 Gallon – Medium Filtration Demand
- 300 Gallon – Heavy Filtration Demand

Technical Specs
- Super Cone Body: 9in
- Footprint: 13.6in x 11.2in
- Total Height: 25.2in
- Output Size: 50mm / 1.5in
- Note: Recommended Sump Water Depth: 7.5-9in

 

[stylaster]

i went for the reef octopus sro 5000 with bubble blaster 5000 pump for my 312g system. Works great, i also got the neck cleaner for it

 

[newbreefer316]

i went for the reef octopus sro 5000 with bubble blaster 5000 pump for my 312g system. Works great, i also got the neck cleaner for it

Do you think you would be unhappy if you went a step down in size?

 

[FarmerTy]

i went for the reef octopus sro 5000 with bubble blaster 5000 pump for my 312g system. Works great, i also got the neck cleaner for it

Same... For roughly 300 gallon total water volume as well. Its just a bit noisier than the space saving models but can't beat consistent performance. I went larger because of the heavy poopers in my system.

 

[newbreefer316]

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like the bigger one would be a better choice.

 

[ShawnSaucier]

I have the RO Elite 200 SSS on my 190. It’s probably the best skimmer I’ve ever had. The directions for putting together are a bit lacking, but if you’ve put a skimmer together before ....
It’s super quiet and has pulled the worst smelling funk I’ve had to deal with. If I was in your position I would do the 220 from my experience with this one.

 

[newbreefer316]

I have the RO Elite 200 SSS on my 190. It’s probably the best skimmer I’ve ever had. The directions for putting together are a bit lacking, but if you’ve put a skimmer together before ....
It’s super quiet and has pulled the worst smelling funk I’ve had to deal with. If I was in your position I would do the 220 from my experience with this one.

Thanks, looks like I'm going to go that route with a neck cleaner and probably an avast skimmate locker as well.

 

[ShawnSaucier]

Thanks, looks like I'm going to go that route with a neck cleaner and probably an avast skimmate locker as well.

Yeah, I’ve got to order a neck cleaner too. Hopefully you’ll be as happy as I am with it.

 

[oldenred]

Do you not have problems with angels nipping or eating your corals?

Same... For roughly 300 gallon total water volume as well. Its just a bit noisier than the space saving models but can't beat consistent performance. I went larger because of the heavy poopers in my system.

Do you