Undersized Skimmer with larger refugium?

[cac0ethes]

Hello this is my first post I just picked up a 200G tank off craigslist (for free) the guy I got it from was going to dump it I know its a bit tall for a reef tank the dimensions are 60" long 24" wide 32" tall 3/4" glass. I have 3 freshwater and always wanted a reef. I was just budgeting and all I have is the tank and stand I was looking for places where I could cut the cost of setup down a bit and the larger skimmers are very pricey I get they are worth it I was just wondering if I had a larger sump like the trigger sapphire 39 looks like it has a larger refugium could I get away with sizing down a skimmer?

(sorry is this is the wrong thread for this)

 

[EmdeReef]

Welcome to R2R!

IMO undersizing is better than oversizing when it comes to skimmers. But you want to be somewhere in the ballpark. I wouldn’t put a skimmer rated for 100g on your tank.

 

[cac0ethes]

I was thinking of the Skimz SV227 Oval dc it says its rated for 170 heavy stocked would that be a good option even though its 30g to small? Or 2 smaller skimmers

 

[EmdeReef]

I was thinking of the Skimz SV227 Oval dc it says its rated for 170 heavy stocked would that be a good option even though its 30g to small?

That should be fine.

 

[99Problems]

Thats a good size for reef unless you have short arms. It really depends on what youre doing. If it's heavily stocked you need a stout skimmer and a fuge. If you're more reef than fish then you can get a little smaller.

Just an observation. You're looking at a $500 sump. Grab a used 55 -75 and make you're own. I'd buy a nice used quality skimmer as well. Here's another thing diy algae turf scrubbers don't need much space and do a great job. PIA to get setup at first but work really well once you get then going.

 

[cac0ethes]

I've heard of the different types of scrubbers but I always thought that was a advanced thing to set up i will have to look into that further thanks

Thats a good size for reef unless you have short arms. It really depends on what youre doing. If it's heavily stocked you need a stout skimmer and a fuge. If you're more reef than fish then you can get a little smaller.

Just an observation. You're looking at a $500 sump. Grab a used 55 -75 and make you're own. I'd buy a nice used quality skimmer as well. Here's another thing diy algae turf scrubbers don't need much space and do a great job. PIA to get setup at first but work really well once you get then going.

 

[99Problems]

Not at all. Easy to setup. I haven't run one on a salt tank but I've run a couple on fresh. Made a huge difference.

 

[Badguy]

Coral Box d700+ from @reefbreeder Awesome warranty and customer service. DC pump, Gate Valve, Full Collection Cup sensor... Silent I can keep going for ever excellent skimmer and price no one can beat.

 

[cac0ethes]

Coral Box d700+ from @reefbreeder Awesome warranty and customer service. DC pump, Gate Valve, Full Collection Cup sensor... Silent I can keep going for ever excellent skimmer and price no one can beat.

I think I might just go with the coral box a year warranty at $300 sounds good to me

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

I think I might just go with the coral box a year warranty at $300 sounds good to me

They're great skimmers! The new plus version (the one we have in stock) includes a float switch that goes in the collection cup, it will automatically shut your skimmer down if the cup fills.

 

[cac0ethes]

They're great skimmers! The new plus version (the one we have in stock) includes a float switch that goes in the collection cup, it will automatically shut your skimmer down if the cup fills.

What's the difference between the c9 and the 700+