Need new skimmer recommendation

Breakthecycle2 · Oct 21, 2015

Right now, I have a BM Curve 9 skimmer on a 250 gallon system. Im thinking I would like to upgrade. My only issue is I need one with similar dims.

Dimensions: 9.25"L x 11.6"W x 23.6"H
Water Level :9.5"-11

Salty0331 · Oct 21, 2015

Check out the Reef Octo line.....these skimmers are solid and should provide plenty satisfaction. Remember to go +1 on the skimmer!

Breakthecycle2 · Oct 21, 2015

Salty0331 said:
Check out the Reef Octo line.....these skimmers are solid and should provide plenty satisfaction. Remember to go +1 on the skimmer!

Not a fan of those to be honest.

jgraz · Oct 21, 2015

They are sometimes difficult to come by new these days but I have always been a fan of the SWC skimmers. Only problem is you will likely have to buy used. After that I have read good reviews on the Aquamaxx cone series skimmers and skimz as well.

I get it with the Reef Octopus though. IMO they are some of the most overpriced and overrated skimmers out there.

Vivid Aquariums · Oct 21, 2015

The NYOS skimmers are great and have a very small footprint.

http://vividpetsupplies.com/products/nyos-quantum-skimmers

Dave

ATB USA · Oct 21, 2015

Breakthecycle2 said:
Right now, I have a BM Curve 9 skimmer on a 250 gallon system. Im thinking I would like to upgrade. My only issue is I need one with similar dims.

Dimensions: 9.25"L x 11.6"W x 23.6"H
Water Level :9.5"-11

ATB Elegance 200 will fit nicely.

Rated for tanks up to 340 gallons

Footprint: 11″ x 9″

Total Height: 21.6″

Cone body diameters: 10″ & 5″

Cone neck diameters: 5″ & 4″

Airstar 1200DCT pump

Recommended sump water depth: 7"

http://www.atb-usa.com/product-p/atb200pro.htm

csharps42 · Oct 26, 2015

Reef octopus is what I use. Love them. Can't beat them for the money.

jgraz · Oct 26, 2015

csharps42 said:
Reef octopus is what I use. Love them. Can't beat them for the money.

You make them sound cheap. All things equal besides the Bubble King RO just might be the most expensive skimmers out there.

Black Pearl · Oct 26, 2015

lifereef set it and forget it

Martyd · Oct 26, 2015

Skimz are on sale at BRS. I love my SM163.

zwulfke · Oct 26, 2015

following since I am keeping my tank. My friend just got a http://vertexaquaristik.com/Product...mega150/tabid/605/language/en-US/Default.aspx
it looks nice I will see how it does for him before I get one. right now it is breaking in

Diesel · Oct 26, 2015

Lifereef.
I had several Skimmers, Vertex, BM, BK, ATB.
From all of those the ATB was a great skimmer but just to replace the pump was a pita.
Lifereef you can use any pump if you like, Jeff (great guy) recommends the Mag pumps.
I just replaced my pump on the Lifereef with a Ecotech Vectra, no difference in skimming but just a piece of mind.
As mentioned before set and forget, and ten years warranty on the body, can't beat that either.

Ligershark · Oct 27, 2015

fwiw if you can find a way to mount a skimmer externally then I would go with that option. I understand you gave specific dimensions but not sure if that is only cause of sump size limitations. Going external has been the best thing I've done for my system and created a lot of stability for me. I am using an RO 110 Ext running off a feed from my return pump.