Large volume protein skimmer advice

[operationtidalwave]

I'm looking for a skimmer that can handle a 1000-1500 gallon propagation setup. Does anyone have any recommendations or know of a site that sells skimmers that big? I've been looking at RK2 skimmers but haven't had much luck in my search for alternatives. Thanks!

 

[Reefing Madness]

http://solar-components.com/protskim.HTM
MRC IS-2492-W Industrial Protein Skimmer

 

[kschweer]

I would stay away from the solar components skimmers. I was just working on one earlier in the day and to say the least I'm not a big fan of them. I would look at the mrc skimmers,saw them at macna last year and they were nice. Great build quality and some cool features such as automatic collection cup cleanings that you can set on a schedule. Also reach out to reef octopus, they make commercial size skimmers as well. You can also look at the line of commercial skimmers from skimz. Also nice quality skimmers.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Reef Octopus makes a SRO8000, but its only up to 1300g tanks, you may look at that one, and see if it fits, I just thought it was a bit under rated for your needs.

 

[operationtidalwave]

Ok thanks for the feedback. Every time I try googling for big skimmers 99% of the links go to walmart.com for some skimmer run by an air stone and stuff like that.

 

[kschweer]

They also do a 9000 that's rated up to 2600g and their Q line of skimmers go all the way up to 26000g.

 

[operationtidalwave]

Wow the MRC skimmers look great! Does anyone have any experience with a Beckett Skimmer though? I've heard they take a lot of maintenance.

 

[kschweer]

Try "commercial protein skimmer" as your google search. Should bring up more results for you

 

[n8zirkle]

Try Reef Dynamics. He can make whatever you need.

 

[benny z]

talk to steve at bashsea - he will custom size a skimmer for your system needs. excellent company. awesome skimmers.

cheers,
ben

 

[mainereefer]

asm g6x
I personally love all asm skimmers. they have never let me down

 

[nitrox36]

I have a 1400 gallon system, that is fully stocked and a frag grow out system attached with 6 to 8 fish in it. My DT has approx 40 fish with about 8 different tangs. I agree the ASM skimmer is IMO the best (for me). I am running the ASM G5X. For a little over a year now and am VERY happy. Just my Opinion ...Good Luck!!

 

[Just_me_Dupree]

Im a big fan of the Skimz skimmer...might wanna look into the SM302...Im currently running a SM252 on about 400 gl system and its a beast!

 

[peacetypes6]

Im a big fan of the Skimz skimmer...might wanna look into the SM302...Im currently running a SM252 on about 400 gl system and its a beast!

YEAH Dupree SKIMZ FTW