need new skimmer

242bats

242bats

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need new skimmer what is a good skimmer to buy there are some many out there how to you pick?
there is only 11"x14" of space in my sump to put a skimmer the DT is 180gal and have 55gal for sump.
 
any help on picking a good one.
 
thanks
 
242bats

242bats

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doing alot of looking, looks like i may have a problem with the "footprint" how can you have a "footprint" of say 9" x 21" and the diameter be only 7.5" i need some help.
 
wangotango

wangotango

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A lot of internal skimmers have a plate on the bottom that the pump and skimmer body are attached to or pumps sticking out the sides of the skimmer body itself, so those dimensions are going to be bigger than the actual diameter of the skimmer tube itself.
 
There are a lot of compact skimmers out there. Gotta know where to look ;)
 
242bats

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Quote:
Originally Posted by WangoTango http:///forum/thread/380080/need-new-skimmer#post_3306868
A lot of internal skimmers have a plate on the bottom that the pump and skimmer body are attached to or pumps sticking out the sides of the skimmer body itself, so those dimensions are going to be bigger than the actual diameter of the skimmer tube itself.
 
There are a lot of compact skimmers out there. Gotta know where to look ;)
can you let me know where i need to look
 
 
2quills

2quills

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Try checking out the Super Reef Octopuse 2000xp. That's the one I'm going with for my 55g sump and my skimmer chamber is about the same size as yours.
 
242bats

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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/380080/need-new-skimmer#post_3306889
Try checking out the Super Reef Octopuse 2000xp. That's the one I'm going with for my 55g sump and my skimmer chamber is about the same size as yours.
i was just looking at the reef octopus line the 2000 is said to be good for 180gal is that a avg. load or a hevy load.

would like have to much rather than push it and not do a good job.
 
2quills

2quills

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I've seen them advertised at several places for upto 200g average bio load...so I believe 180g is good for heavy load. They are good skimmers...for the price and what I'm hearing you can't go wrong.
 
2quills

2quills

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I think you'll find that the Octo's get much better reviews. Their new bubble blaster pumps are supposed to be fantastic pumps. And more efficient.
 
242bats

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ok found the xp-2000, was looking at the wrong one, it also says it is rated for up to 180gal but have watch video and read alot about it, looks good so far
 
2quills

2quills

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Yeah it just depends on what site you see it at as for what size tank they are advertising it for. I think it's a good choice, you can google it and read up on what other people are saying about it if that helps. But over all they are impressive skimmers for the price.
 
geoj

geoj

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Did you see this skimmer rated for 200gals
 
Super Reef Octopus XP
2000 SPACE SAVER
In-Sump Cone Protein
Skimmer by CoralVue*








PS-OCT-XP2000SSS
 
8x10 foot




 
meowzer

meowzer

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I recently purchased the Hurricone External Cat2 skimmer for my 225G....OMG....It is a beast......and it is external so sump size doesn't matter......altho you need enough room to put it somewhere
 
I would highly recommend this skimmer to anyone
 
I have a mixed reef BTW
 
242bats

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Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/380080/need-new-skimmer#post_3306996
I recently purchased the Hurricone External Cat2 skimmer for my 225G....OMG....It is a beast......and it is external so sump size doesn't matter......altho you need enough room to put it somewhere
 
I would highly recommend this skimmer to anyone
 
I have a mixed reef BTW
i can make room in the stand for a external with a new plumbing job, but can thay set on the floor and still work or do that have to be above the sump water line? that may also be something to look at
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Mine is on the floor........OMG IT is GREAT!!!!!
 
I have some pics here somewhere....LOL...I'll find the thread if you want

 
HAHA...here it is...you can skip some of the silliness
 
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/forum/thread/378240/ordered-hurricone-cat-2-protein-skimmer
 
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