Bicyclebill Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I’m thinking of upgrading my protein skimmer on my new tank. What’s everybody running, especially those of you in the over 130 gallon category? Anyone running lifereef or recirculating type? And by thinking, that means I am incessantly searching on the Internet because I need one right now… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadAShark Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) I guess that really depends on what features you’re looking for/your budget. It is worth noting that skimming is really dependent on your bioload and how much you feed, and overskimming can be an issue for corals and trace elements in your reef. Edited October 18, 2020 by LadAShark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I run a Diablo DCRS 300ext. It’s a little older but it is still a beast. 240 gallon display, 100 gallon sump, 55 gallon fuge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibondy Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Nyos and RSK are 2 of my favority skimmers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash21 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Nyos are good but a royal PITA to set up! Least for me I had tons and tons of problems. Now that it’s set I don’t even touch it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 reef octopus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 love my reef octopus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I’ve ran just about every skimmer brand on the market. Recently I ran the nyos 220 and the reef octopus 200 elite on my reefer 525. Both are excellent skimmers. reef octopus was the best of the 2 as far as price, quality, performance and extras.... they were both dead silent. I loved the nyos220 but it was a little tricky to service. The elite 200 has a built in float switch which worked flawlessly. It also pulled the most skimmate comparatively. nothing compares to my old school euroreef rs250 with eheim 1262 though... it’s a beast but I wouldn’t run it in my living room. It’s loud, uses 2x the electricity and won’t fit under most stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I'm more of the belief it's the pump that's the difference. How many skimmers do you see that are nearly the exact same body style FWIW I run an SWC come, same as reef octopus same as coral vue The difference is in the pump. The original pumped died about 4 years ago and I went with the bubble blaster 5000, coupled with my avast swabbie (neck cleaner) Never a short answer from me 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Z Reef Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 My last big build had an RO Elite 220, was my favorite skimmer so far. Right now I have an RLSS R8i, works great but the RO was better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 To follow up LOL Get any skimmer that's a cone and add a bubble blaster either 3k or 5k depending on body size. Bulk reef had a great video comparing skimmers but again it all comes down to pump and air they draw since basically every skimmer these days is just a cone Good luck on the search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Bill, I have a big dual pump skimmer you can have. I got it from Aptasia box... I mean reef box, Brian. Two pumps.. that is like 200% better than one pump!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumby Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I have Diablo with Bubble blast 5000 also has worked great for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) I got an Aquamaxx DFC280. Super quiet, has adjustable air intake, and a taper lock collection cup like my old skimz. Have to say I’m impressed so far. Edited October 28, 2020 by Bicyclebill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandor69 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 9 hours ago, Bicyclebill said: I got an Aquamaxx DFC280. Super quiet, has adjustable air intake, and a taper lock collection cup like my old skimz. Have to say I’m impressed so far. I love the scum dome lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Ummm, EXCUSE ME... the plastic is not red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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