Is a Vertex Omega 150 enough for a Red Sea 750xxl running Triton?

[Kaiser]

The question is simple enough, I was building a 120g, I decided it wasn't what I needed, I got a red Sea 750xxl and I still have the Omega 150. It's gonna be in a Trigger Systems Triton44 sump with a 20g fuge so I think I should be fine but I want to be 100%. I'm not sure if I should be putting this in the Triton forum or here but I need some opinions.

 

[DarkTang]

I would go bigger! Btw I have the same tank!

 

[Potatohead]

If you already have it, I would use it and upgrade in the future if needed when bioload starts to get larger. You may not even need to.

 

[Kaiser]

I can try and return it I guess, I just don't know of many bigger skimmers that can fit in the smaller skimmer section of my sump

If you already have it, I would use it and upgrade in the future if needed when bioload starts to get larger. You may not even need to.

 

[Potatohead]

I can try and return it I guess, I just don't know of many bigger skimmers that can fit in the smaller skimmer section of my sump

What space are you dealing with?

 

[Potatohead]

Ok I see that sump is 9.5" x 15.5" skimmer section

Nyos 220 will work
Eshopps X-220 or S200
Deltec 1000i/ix
Aquamaxx ConeS Q2/Q3
Bubble Magus Curve 7

 

[Kaiser]

Oh wow I completely forgot about nyos skimmers, I've always wanted one....

Ok I see that sump is 9.5" x 15.5" skimmer section

Nyos 220 will work
Eshopps X-220 or S200
Deltec 1000i/ix
Aquamaxx ConeS Q2/Q3
Bubble Magus Curve 7

 

[Kaiser]

Would a Nyos 160 be fine or should I cough up the full $800 for the 220?

 

[Potatohead]

It all depends on stocking. To start out especially with a big refugium I'm sure a 160 will be fine for a good while.

 

[Kaiser]

Alright thanks. Now to figure out how to get rid of my Omega 150 considering I lost the box.....

It all depends on stocking. To start out especially with a big refugium I'm sure a 160 will be fine for a good while.

 

[theMeat]

Me thinks it’s enough with triton system , even if heavily stocked. You want slightly undersized skimmer for fuge, ats, or triton

 

[jpas]

If you can exchange it for the Omega 180i, that is what I would do. I've had both and the 180i seems to work better.

 

[Dj City]

Stay with the smaller skimmer.
Larger skimmers that are overrated for the size of your water volume will not work as well as a skimmer slightly underrated.

Skimmer needs the organics to skim. Smaller skimmer can grab those organics where there may not be enough for the larger skimmer.
It's easier for the foam head to be stable on the smaller skimmer than it is on a larger skimmer that is overrated for your tank.

 

[Potatohead]

If you can exchange it for the Omega 180i, that is what I would do. I've had both and the 180i seems to work better.

It won't fit in his sump