Salty Pickle Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 (edited) I am firmly locked in analysis paralysis and I can not for the life of me figure out what to do. This is the part of the hobby that I loath. I need to buy a skimmer and have narrowed it down to 4. I considered the Reef Octopus but could not find a footprint small enough to my liking. Vote and/or leave some feedback on your experience, its all welcome and appreciated. Edited August 21, 2016 by Salty Pickle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SALTY Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 How many gallons is your tank? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowseahorseguy Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Are you using in your sump a refugium? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Can I make a suggestion,,,, look into the aquamaxx ConeS skimmer very good reviews. I just picked one up for the Frag system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SALTY Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Can I make a suggestion,,,, look into the aquamaxx ConeS skimmer very good reviews. I just picked one up for the Frag system Brian, what one did you get I have been looking to get one for my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Pickle Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Sorry about the lack of info. 108g in the display 31g sump, total H2O is 139g. skimmer chamber 19x19. looking for in sump skimmer, no fuge, but want available space for future equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcallmenny Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Reef octopus 150sss. Smallest footprint they have, good skimmer, appropriately rated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunpeal Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 External skimmer and use part of the sump as a frag tank? Just trying to think outside the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I run a vertex omega 200i. Beautifully built and pulls nasties like a beast. Zero fish for the last four weeks and it's stilling pulling who knows what. Most skimmers on the list seem like decent choices. GL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Brian, what one did you get I have been looking to get one for my system. I bought the Aquamaxx cones-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisQ Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I run a 180i and i've always been very happy with the decision. When i asked the same question when i too was also on the fence about which skimmer would be best, i think the best advice i got was to choose a skimmer that not only fits your bioload and footprint but more importantly might be considered "future proof" now, of course nothing in our hobby is "future proof" but the point would be to choose a skimmer that has the ability to be fully disassembled for thorough cleaning and also sports a pump that has replacement parts at the ready at a moment's notice that are not expected to be discontinued any time soon. Not to mention if someone broke into my home and my .45 jammed (which it won't) the first thing i'm grabbing is that 180i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Another consideration is your budget? There may be a few better options. I would also be careful "over sizing " too much as some of the skimmers are finicky and will require many continuous adjustments if sized greatly bigger than needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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