Skimmer Recommendations

[EliMelly]

Hello all,

I wanted to see what the general consensus was for some of the best skimmers. I have a 200 gallon tank and plan on having quite a bit and fish so I wouldn’t mind an oversized skimmer.

Thanks so much!

 

[FUNGI]

Can't beat the price.....and a good skimmer at that

CoralVue | Broken Tank

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The IceKap K3 is good also:

IceCap K3-250 OVP In-Sump Protein Skimmer (OPEN BOX)

Compact in-sump protein skimmer ideal for marine aquariums up to 650 gallons.K3 250 OVP User Instructions - Click HereITEM IS NEW WITH DAMAGED BOX

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[EliMelly]

Can't beat the price.....and a good skimmer at that

CoralVue | Broken Tank

The CoralVue Outlet and Parts Store consists of overstock, open box, closeout, refurbished items, and replacement parts from top-performing aquarium supply brands such as Reef Octopus, Abyzz, IceCap, and more. All outlet items have passed a rigorous inspection and are backed by a 90-day warranty.

store.coralvue.com

The IceKap K3 is good also:

IceCap K3-250 OVP In-Sump Protein Skimmer (OPEN BOX)

Compact in-sump protein skimmer ideal for marine aquariums up to 650 gallons.K3 250 OVP User Instructions - Click HereITEM IS NEW WITH DAMAGED BOX

store.coralvue.com

Thanks for your response.

 

[Ironwill723]

Tunze 9430

DOC Skimmer 9430 DC (9430.001) - Tunze

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[Potatohead]

Second a Reef Octopus

 

[Troylee]

Reef octo or curve 7 elite would be my choice.. I’m running a curve 9 elite on my 300 and very happy with it!

 

[EliMelly]

Reef octo or curve 7 elite would be my choice.. I’m running a curve 9 elite on my 300 and very happy with it!

I’ve got all the info I need now. I love how you run your tank.

 

[C_AWOL]

Reef octopus regal or elite is a great option for that size.
The built in float switch from either will save you a bunch of headaches from skimmer cup overflowing and the elite has an even more quiet silencer on an already quiet skimmer.

 

[Naekuh]

If money is no object, definitely a red octo with a DC pump.

If you want pure bling... i think Nyos makes the prettiest skimmers period but i don't think they come with a DC pump.

 

[Serpentman2024]

Fan of Octo. Wish I'd gone with the DC pump. Will go that route in the future....

 

[Dorking It]

I'm super happy with my royal exclusiv double cone. Skimmate is contantly black.

 

[C_AWOL]

I'm super happy with my royal exclusiv double cone. Skimmate is contantly black.

I would definitely recommend a royal exclusiv (preferably supermarin or deluxe) over a reef octopus if OP's budget allows. Best not to count on that though