suggestions needed

[Susan Ehrlich]

I'm looking into skimmers for the 300 and I keep coming across the

Reef Octopus REGAL Internal Protein Skimmer REGAL-200INT
Does anyone have any opinions on this skimmer????

 

[loui]

Never had that skimmer, but the reviews on BRS and youtube look good. Only thing I can see as a potential problem is the skimmer isn't rated for that size tank unless it is a lightly stocked tank with a light bio load. I would go bigger IMO easier to turn the skimmer down if need be can't really make it work better.

 

[JaimeAdams]

Yes, certainly go bigger. What size is the skimmer chamber in your sump?

 

[Susan Ehrlich]

I have 17" from side to side, and 20" high unless I remove the brace from the 75 that I'm using to fit a bigger height..

 

[cracker]

I have an older Reef Octo in my 75. Consider going bigger if you have the room.

 

[Steelcity]

I actually had it on my 300 deep. It was a great skimmer. It was a little finicky to find the sweet spot at first but once I did it skimmed like crazy.

 

[Susan Ehrlich]

After digging a little more, I have figured that skimmer won't fit in my sump. So in doing a little more searching I've come across the AquaMaxx ConeS Q-6 In-Sump Protein Skimmer. Any thoughts? Looks like it will fit in my sump.

 

[Steelcity]

Sicce pump is nice. It’s a huge skimmer. I wish it had a DC pump. They are nice when you’re trying to dial in that sweet spot.