Nyos 160 or 220

[hockeyhilite]

I was wondering the best option to get for my waterbox 180.5. 130 gallon

Should I go with the 160 or the 220 skimmer?

 

[Sean Clark]

That would depend on your intended stocking levels and anticipated doc load.
Lighter stocking 160
Heavier stocking 220

I have the 160 on a 200 gallon with light stocking and am very happy.

 

[Jbell370]

I have had both, bought the 160 to initially run on my 120g prior to planned upgrade to 240g. It ran well on both tanks, but the 220 went on sale and I figured why not. I have not had any issue with either skimmer. I still want a Bubble King.

 

[Natural_Reefer]

If you have the space (and extra cash) go for the bigger one. You could always dial it back later on (vs.not having skimming power).
I have the 220 on my 110gal and it works perfectly for as I am heavily stock.

 

[hockeyhilite]

That would depend on your intended stocking levels and anticipated doc load.
Lighter stocking 160
Heavier stocking 220

I have the 160 on a 200 gallon with light stocking and am very happy.

Thanks.

 

[hockeyhilite]

That would depend on your intended stocking levels and anticipated doc load.
Lighter stocking 160
Heavier stocking 220

I have the 160 on a 200 gallon with light stocking and am very happy.

Thanks

 

[hockeyhilite]

If you have the space (and extra cash) go for the bigger one. You could always dial it back later on (vs.not having skimming power).
I have the 220 on my 110gal and it works perfectly for as I am heavily stock.

Yeah my mind is saying 220 and my wallet is saying 160 lol

 

[hockeyhilite]

I have had both, bought the 160 to initially run on my 120g prior to planned upgrade to 240g. It ran well on both tanks, but the 220 went on sale and I figured why not. I have not had any issue with either skimmer. I still want a Bubble King.

Waiting on a sale for the 220 lol..

 

[mdb_talon]

I had a 160 on a 90g cube and was very unimpressed compared to any other skimmer I have running.