New skimmer asking for advice

[Fastf1-chuck]

240 gallon tank 90 gallon sump I’m planning to have mostly corals with a few fish and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions money isn’t an issue?

 

[count krunk]

I'm a big fan of reef octopus skimmers, very nice, work very well, mid range in price. check em out at brs

 

[JoshH]

Absolutely love my lifereef! Now it's the only skimmer I've ever owned and it's a little up there in price but It's quiet, skims the nasties, has a phenomenal reputation, never overflows, is pretty much set and forget and if the pump ever dies, you aren't forced to replace it with the same pump if that pump is even available at that time in which case you'd have to Jerry rig a new one or buy a whole new skimmer.

 

[Fastf1-chuck]

Thanks for the help

 

[Fastf1-chuck]

Thanks for the help

 

[rkpetersen]

I've had an Eshopps S-200 in my heavily stocked Reefer 450 for almost a year now, and am quite pleased with it. It's got some great features, like a super effective and quiet Sicce pinwheel pump, a fantastic bubble plate, a clear Venturi inlet (so you can see if a snail or something else gets sucked/stuck in there, it's happened to me with money cowries), body that removes from the base by just twisting off (no screws, can be done easily in-sump), adjustable aspirator with ozone port, etc. Some feel the plastic is too thin, but mine has held up well so far (and I use ozone); I clean the body out monthly at the sink, and see no evidence yet of premature wear. In fact I just bought a second one for a new almost identical tank setup. For your tank, an S-300 might fit the bill nicely.

 

[Fastf1-chuck]

Absolutely love my lifereef! Now it's the only skimmer I've ever owned and it's a little up there in price but It's quiet, skims the nasties, has a phenomenal reputation, never overflows, is pretty much set and forget and if the pump ever dies, you aren't forced to replace it with the same pump if that pump is even available at that time in which case you'd have to Jerry rig a new one or buy a whole new skimmer.

The life reef looks really good thanks for putting me onto it

 

[Fastf1-chuck]

I've had an Eshopps S-200 in my heavily stocked Reefer 450 for almost a year now, and am quite pleased with it. It's got some great features, like a super effective and quiet Sicce pinwheel pump, a fantastic bubble plate, a clear Venturi inlet (so you can see if a snail or something else gets sucked/stuck in there, it's happened to me with money cowries), body that removes from the base by just twisting off (no screws, can be done easily in-sump), adjustable aspirator with ozone port, etc. Some feel the plastic is too thin, but mine has held up well so far (and I use ozone); I clean the body out monthly at the sink, and see no evidence yet of premature wear. In fact I just bought a second one for a new almost identical tank setup. For your tank, an S-300 might fit the bill nicely.

Thank you

 

[JoshH]

The life reef looks really good thanks for putting me onto it

Not a problem at all, oh side bonus, you can get it in tons of different colors, definitely can't say that about any one else.

 

[Charterreefer]

240 gallon tank 90 gallon sump I’m planning to have mostly corals with a few fish and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions money isn’t an issue?

Reef Octopus Elite series 150 or 220 int.

 

[PatW]

Skimmers tend to be rated a bit optomistically. That is, they claim to be suitable for a larger tank volume than they probably will support. Bulk Reef Supply gives their own ratings on skimmers they sell for light, medium and heavy loads. It is also good to check how the skimmer is controlled. Being able to dial in a skimmer is a good thing. I have a Super Reef Octopus 5000 int on a 300 gallon tank. It is a good, powerful skimmer. I think the newer skimmers have variable pumps that allow for more adjustment. You will also want to check the suggested depth for your skimmer and check to see if your stand is tall enough to allow you to raise your skimmer up some if your sump chamber turns out to be too deep. Oh and also check to see if you have the space to remove the cup and remove the whole skimmer if necessary. Ease of maintenance is a good thing.

 

[Fastf1-chuck]

Skimmers tend to be rated a bit optomistically. That is, they claim to be suitable for a larger tank volume than they probably will support. Bulk Reef Supply gives their own ratings on skimmers they sell for light, medium and heavy loads. It is also good to check how the skimmer is controlled. Being able to dial in a skimmer is a good thing. I have a Super Reef Octopus 5000 int on a 300 gallon tank. It is a good, powerful skimmer. I think the newer skimmers have variable pumps that allow for more adjustment. You will also want to check the suggested depth for your skimmer and check to see if your stand is tall enough to allow you to raise your skimmer up some if your sump chamber turns out to be too deep. Oh and also check to see if you have the space to remove the cup and remove the whole skimmer if necessary. Ease of maintenance is a good thing.

Thank you