Protein Skimmer - External or Internal which is better?

[Lenny]

Protein Skimmer - External or Internal which is better? I have room for either and I'm curious which is better. Please help!

 

[dougers31]

Aren't the internals usually less expensive? If it was me I'd go with internal just in case you developed a leak or something.

 

[Lenny]

Yes, internals are less expensive.

 

[Lenny]

No help? I guess they're the same. :squigglemouth:

 

[dougers31]

Maybe post some of the models you're thinking about getting... might help with suggestions.

 

[maharsreef]

I think most people go internal these days. I think they are safer for plumbing/overflow issues. Todays pumps produce less heat and more effient, heat build up is less of a factor.

 

[beaslbob]

I wouldn't know.

I don't use a skimmer.

my .02

 

[Lenny]

I wouldn't know.

I don't use a skimmer.

my .02

WOW! What kind of tank and system do you run?

 

[Lenny]

I think most people go internal these days. I think they are safer for plumbing/overflow issues. Todays pumps produce less heat and more effient, heat build up is less of a factor.

Thanks! That makes sense!

 

[Lenny]

Maybe post some of the models you're thinking about getting... might help with suggestions.

Here's my dream machine :bigsmile: Super Reef Octopus XP 5000

 

[nixer]

Here's my dream machine :bigsmile: Super Reef Octopus XP 5000

i have the xp3000 on my 180 and its a new tank so it doesnt skim like it should, but man this thing can sure make some foam!

 

[dougers31]

I know someone with the 3000 and he says its by far the best skimmer he's owned.

 

[Lenny]

I know someone with the 3000 and he says its by far the best skimmer he's owned.

Good to hear! :wink:

 

[Alattner]

i am going with an internal just because the fact that if there ever is a leak i wont have to worry.

 

[Lenny]

Me too! Plus you save a little:smile:

 

[Scott Hawaii]

Skimz makes some of the most compact skimmers especially external.( recirculating ) Many people plumb their external as internal as water level is not a factor and you do not have to worry about leaks or overflows. One pump supplies water and the other is the skimmer pump. Able to fine tune air/water ratio. Usually can pull more organics out.

 

[Scott Hawaii]

Skimz makes some of the most compact skimmers especially external.( recirculating ) Many people plumb their external as internal as water level is not a factor and you do not have to worry about leaks or overflows. One pump supplies water and the other is the skimmer pump. Able to fine tune air/water ratio. Usually can pull more organics out.

 

[lzrlvr]

If it’s not in a sump I would say external

 

[KrisReef]

Not to hijack this thread, but it appears that

OP “Lenny “ was last on here 11/11/11.

Anybody know where Lenny went?

 

[dimidragos]

Hello, i have a Deltec TC 2060 external and i'm very happy with it, not any flood . They build same model to use inside of sump and for sure it's same good skimmer. If i will change my system or if i will build a bigger sump i will buy an internal skimmer just because this external skimmer use so much space, it's more hard take out for cleaning and i must use one pump to feed him.

 

[beaslbob]

The wife's skimmer is external to the sump and has sprung leaks. It now has a gallon jar to catch the spills. So if you go external make sure you have provisions to catch spills from leaking seals and the like.

my .02