Help picking out a protein skimmer

Blakev11 · Feb 13, 2017

Need help picking a skimmer. Need to fit in my eshopp rs200 3rd gen under a standard 75 gallon stand. So it will be in 8.5 inches of water. hoping to stay under or around $200

Oscar47f · Feb 13, 2017

bubble magus curve series are great for the money.. the curve 5 will do the job for your tank

PatW · Feb 13, 2017

I use a Super Reef Octopus and have had good luck with it. It is an old design. But a protein skimmer is just a tube with a bubble maker at the bottom. So it isn't exactly high tech. Having a good pump is a good idea. Also having a decent adjustment mechanism is important. Skimmers can be finicky so being able to dial them in is good. Also it is good to oversize your system for your system, the manufacturers tend to over estimate.

Bulk Reef Supply and Marine Depot both carry a bunch of skimmers. They give ratings, dimensions and important specs. It is a good place to start.

One thing to be careful about is to be sure that you can actually get the cup out so you can clean it out. Often the over head space in the cabinet is limited.

MadCityReefer · Feb 13, 2017

I really like my Reef Octopus classic 150SSS fits tight spaces and works great!

MadCityReefer · Feb 13, 2017

Or I have this

Let's call it practically NEW Skimz Monster SM161 $200 plus shipping firm.

billwill · Feb 13, 2017

MadCityReefer said:
Or I have this

Let's call it practically NEW Skimz Monster SM161 $200 plus shipping firm.

Awesome deal, and I highly recommend. I've got warner marine branded version and best skimmer I've owned. Super quiet, smallest footprint available because of how they do their outlet. And if pump ever dies the sicce psk1000 is an easy retrofit and right capacity.