Skimmer input

Topekoms · Aug 20, 2022

So my skimz skimmer pump died not having any luck with finding replacement parts. So looking at buying a skimmer. I have a 210 with the 72in trident sump. Looking at this red sea. What skimmers do you all recommend?

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CoralB · Aug 20, 2022

I love the octo regal series plus they have a auto shut off

Topekoms · Aug 21, 2022

Any other suggestions?

Natural_Reefer · Aug 21, 2022

How much are you looking to spend? It will be hard to make recommendations without knowing your budget

Topekoms · Aug 21, 2022

Natural_Reefer said:
How much are you looking to spend? It will be hard to make recommendations without knowing your budget

Under 1k

Waters · Aug 21, 2022

I have had very good luck with both the Reef Octopus and the NYOS (my current) skimmers. Both are quiet and easy to take apart to clean.

kados · Aug 21, 2022

+1 On NYOS

vetteguy53081 · Aug 21, 2022

Some of the best and reliable units are :
Nyos
IceCap (which I currently use)
AquaMaxx ( Which I had 2 different models)
Reef Octopus

Natural_Reefer · Aug 21, 2022

I am currently running the Nyos 220 and definitely one of the best skimmer I have (previously had Reef Octopus, Eshopp, Deltec). The only minor issue with Nyos is sometimes it has difficulty restarting!
I think there was a brand new Nyos 300 for $1k in the classifieds.

BillyW · Sep 19, 2022

Natural_Reefer said:
I am currently running the Nyos 220 and definitely one of the best skimmer I have (previously had Reef Octopus, Eshopp, Deltec). The only minor issue with Nyos is sometimes it has difficulty restarting!
I think there was a brand new Nyos 300 for $1k in the classifieds.

What size tank are you running the 220 on?

Natural_Reefer · Sep 19, 2022

BillyW said:
What size tank are you running the 220 on?

I am running the 220 on 100gal display with 25gal sump. It is way oversized for my tank but I got it used from a buddy and have a huge bioload so it is working for me so far.

mtraylor · Sep 19, 2022

I run 220 elite octopus on 255 gallon. Total volume 355. Best skimmer I have ever owned. By far.

You may be able to get away with the 200 depending on load