Protein skimmer selection

[stickman87]

So my lfs is having a sale on saltwater equipment as they are not doing saltwater anymore and they have 2 skimmers that I don't really know much about it would be for a 125 gallon fowlr tank one is a eshopps psk 200 and a hydor performance 405 both say they can handle my tank but don't know which one to get any info is appreciated thanks

 

[Finhead]

So my lfs is having a sale on saltwater equipment as they are not doing saltwater anymore and they have 2 skimmers that I don't really know much about it would be for a 125 gallon fowlr tank one is a eshopps psk 200 and a hydor performance 405 both say they can handle my tank but don't know which one to get any info is appreciated thanks

Hydro looks like it is a recirculating skimmer, if that is correct and you have a way to feed it I would choose it over the eshopps.

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

I have the Hydor skimmer I loaned it to my friend I have too many skimmers and he needed one, it is a very reliable skimmer. External skimmers are great skimmers. How much are they asking for the skimmer?

 

[stickman87]

150$

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

I had the 705 model, 6" diameter. I think that one is size correctly for your tank, I think the 405 will work but might be undersized.

Have you bought the skimmer yet?
What is your max budget?

 

[stickman87]

I will spend whatever I need to to handle a heavy bio load I just saw that one on sale and didn't know much about it.. I'll go up to 500$ for one

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

A couple of choices for you
Aquariumsource.com is selling a Reef Dynamics INS135 for 250 isch, this a proven skimmer that will rock a 90 gallon tank to 125 gallons.
https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...hUKEwiSjcyK-L_ZAhUBxGMKHa7lDSEQ9aACCDI&adurl=
Sorry link did not work just google it.
This skimmer works really well as well, newer technology DC pump very quiet. I almost bought one for my 120 gallon tank but I could not make it back to the show and get it. Simplicity 240

Reef Octopus This skimmer as well look at the reviews

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-classic-150int-6-internal-protein-skimmer.html

Lots more look at these three and see what you think.

 

[stickman87]

Might go with this one.. I like that it has an internal pump and heavily stocked it will handle 120 gallons
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/s-200-space-saving-g4-protein-skimmer-eshopps.html

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

https://www.marinedepot.com/Bubble_...ums_Reefs-Bubble_Magus-4W07001-FIPSIS-vi.html

This is a good one as well,

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

The one you posted is that the middle unit. Those are very good skimmers.

 

[stickman87]

Ya i have a x-120 on my 40 breeder reef tank and it definatly pulls alot out I'm also doing a roller mat and fuge on the 125 so I shouldn't have any issues with nutrients lol

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

You could probably get away with a undersized skimmer since you will have so much mechanical and natural filtration.