Need help with skimmer comparison

[Wtyson254]

System: 108 gallon heavily stocked sps dominate predator tank.

Current skimmer: Dalua GW-12 dc

I am currently running the skimmer with a small amount of ozone daily.

I am looking at the following skimmer:
- Reef octopus regal-150 int:

Regal 150 INT Protein Skimmer (up to 210 Gallons) - Reef Octopus

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- Reef Octopus Elite 150 SSS

Elite 150 SSS Space Saver Super Cone Skimmer - Reef Octopus

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- Ultra Reef Akula - UKS - 200 DC

AKULA UKS-200 DC Controllable Protein Skimmer - Ultra Reef

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- other recommendations

Would it be worth it to change skimmers?
If so what would you recommend?

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

AKULA UKS-160 Protein Skimmer - Ultra Reef

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This over the 200 model
I would chose the RO Regal 150

 

[Wtyson254]

Bump

 

[C_AWOL]

Definitely not a fan of space saving skimmer designs so the regal easily gets my vote.

There isn't a skimmer pump out there that doesn't need to be serviced and having to haul out the entire skimmer just to access the pump is a huge pain compared to any that are connected on the outside.

Do keep in mind that there is a non space saving model of the reef octopus elite that has a better air silencer (compared to the regal) if air draw noise is a concern.

 

[Wtyson254]

My issue with the elite skimmers is i
Am using the fijicube 24 sump and I do not think it will fit

 

[wickedxreef]

I'm finding this article just in time as I'm considering an Elite 150-S myself. Curious how you have liked servicing the gw-12 and what your overall thoughts on it are? Also, have you made a decision as to what skimmer you're going with?

 

[BeanAnimal]

I would get the regal 150-ext even better. External skimmers are more stable.

 

[X-37B]

Tunze are my go to.
If I went external I would go Life Reef.

 

[sarcophytonIndy]

Any problem with the Dalua skimmer ? I have heard good things about them

 

[Bent17]

What did you end up getting? I am going to change my skimmer as I want to get ozone but I have a Red Sea skimmer which is not ozone ready. I am also looking at the Regal 150-s or the elite 150.