How big a skimmer should I buy?

[duncangweller]

Hi All,

I am just about to take the plunge and purchase a protein skimmer for my new saltwater setup.

I have been looking at the Reef Octopus brand and have narrowed it down to either a NWB 150 (largest - rated up to 150gallons) or a NWB 110 (smaller - rated up to 100 gallons).

I am unsre, even though I have read a load of articles, as to whether I need a bigger skimmer or if the smaller of the two will cut the mustard.

what do you think?

thanks,
Duncan

 

[wysiwyg]

what size is your whole system including dt gallons and sump total gallons?

 

[BillyC]

Honestly my best advice is to go as big as you have space for and can afford. There are so many reasons for this. Good luck.

 

[ColaAddict]

as big as your sump would let you. the bigger skimmers function better and will save you alot of money in the future when you upgrade.

 

[strange33w]

have to agree go with the larger of the 2 provided it fits in your sump

 

[wysiwyg]

exactly go bigger know so when you upgrade its one less piece you will need

 

[duncangweller]

thanks for the quick replies.

My tank is 75 gallons and my sump is a 33 gallon tank, which i guess will hold somewhere in the vicinity of 20 gallons.