Need Skimmer Advice

omerseymen · Jun 1, 2026

Hi guys,
I am planning to set up a tank which is lps sps and fish mixed. I want no worries about the nutrition consumption and keep the parameters stable without using any reactors and less water change. The dimensions are 180x70x50h. And with the sump it's volume will be about 900 liters (237 gallons) in total.
So i am looking for the best fitting skimmer to buy and use.
Here are my options:

Bubble king mini 180
Bubble King mini 200

Deltec 1500i

Reef Octopus Elite 220-int

or if you have any suggestions, here you are.

AND...
I need advices for keeping an healthy tank which can run itself (for example if i need any refugium or extra bacteria blocks), consume the nutrients that are unwanted and want it to keep healthy elements stable with dosing pump.

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jun 1, 2026

Many of us can give advice on skimmers, but I don’t think a skimmer will generally accomplish what you are asking:

I want no worries about the nutrition consumption and keep the parameters stable without using any reactors and less water change

Idech · Jun 1, 2026

I just bought a Deltec 1000i as a replacement for my Simplicity and my oh my, what a skimmer ! I highly recommend it.

Get the manual head scraper (or automatic) if you can. That, coupled with the included hose, means that you only have to clean the skimmer cup every 2-3 weeks. It also has an anti-overflow function which is great. But best of all, it is set and forget and reliable. No more trying to adjust it to make it work. It just does.