Looking to upgrade my skimmer.

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Title says it. Im looking to upgrade my skimmer for my new build. Its a 180g, Im looking for a good reliable skimmer that can handle a good bio load. Im currently running a Reef octopus Classic 150INT 6" . obviously its way too small for the new tank.

Im was looking at another reef octopus (Regal 8" 200INT) or a skimz. just looking for some helpful information.

thanks.
 
I had a hard time getting skimmer recommendations, but I'm looking for one as well. With the market flooded with so many brands, it's hard to figure out which are going to be a good value and not breakdown on you.

I've researched the Skimz skimmers, they do an amazing job and have a small footprint but I found a lot of instances where the pump failed.
 
I haven't had a problem with my current reef octopus but I was wondering if anyone had experience with either of these pumps
 
What skimmers are you big tank 200+ gallons running?
 

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