Skimmer Suggestions

[fernalfer]

I have a 120 gallon Reef Tank with about 25 coral frags only 3 and 6 fish. My Sump is a Trigger Systems 36 gallon. I have a Reef Octopus 150INT skimmer this one: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-classic-150int-6-internal-protein-skimmer.html

Now it does pull out some nice dark skimmate but was wondering if this is efficient enough for my size tank. Also wondering if an upgrade would make a big enough difference for the money?

 

[CodyRVA]

If you're not having nutrient issues I wouldn't consider a replacement. If you are, you could save money by putting other means of filtration in place.

 

[fernalfer]

If you're not having nutrient issues I wouldn't consider a replacement. If you are, you could save money by putting other means of filtration in place.

What other means of filtration do you suggest?

 

[CodyRVA]

Well I guess the first question is what are your chemistry parameters? If you already have low PO4 and NO3, you probably don't need any more filtration. If you have small nuisance algae, maybe adjust feeding regiments? Other things like carbon dosing, GFO, filter socks or other types of mechanical filtration, biological filtration like sintered glass or marine pure.

 

[AndrewShields]

i have a 120 also, and it just depends on your bioload. from the sound of it you should be fine. if you get more fish you will want to consider getting a bigger skimmer, or doing water changes more frequently. if you keep the same bioload tho you should be able to keep sps, because of the small bioload.