I think I saw that video - How big exactly is your tank? Additionally - what are you planning on keeping in it? All of these issues will help determine which one is best. But - they were quite clear - that if you don't have enough material - it will be difficult to get effective skimming due to the diameter of the cone. Without knowing exactly the size and type off tank you want to have - I would probably go with your initial 'gut' feeling and get the 120?
I have a 60g cube and the plans are LPS dominant tank. I’m a fish guy so I would plan to be on the heavy side when it comes to stocking it. I guess plan would be to fill it to keep skimmer happy. 60g is technically inside the specs of the skimmer but like I mentioned was wondering after watching BRS video. The nyos new would be same cost as BK used. It is in fantastic condition though.
Well - the BRS video was specifically discussing the BK skimmers - not Nyos. So - I'm not sure you can totally extrapolate from that video. I guess I have 2 suggestions - 1. Choose the brand you like. 2. Contact the manufacturer and ask which size is best for your specific application. Truth be told - its all an estimate (including the BRS video). Frankly - I don't understand why a company would publish a certain 'range' for a given skimmer but then say 'oh - by the way it might be best to use the next smaller unit'. There were certain things I liked about the skimmers discussed in the video - BUT - there were also things that seemed to be a little 'hyped' - i.e. the 'German pump'. etc. Good luck with your choice.
