Protein skimmer

[George J Staniscia]

I have a Red Sea 500 set up. I’m looking for a new protein skimmer. I’m looking for recommendations for a new skimmer. I saw good reviews on the simplicity 240 D. Any thoughts?

 

[That Crusso Kid]

I have a Red Sea 500 set up. I’m looking for a new protein skimmer.

Is there a question in your post somewhere or is it simply an announcement that you're looking for a new skimmer?

 

[George J Staniscia]

Is there a question in your post somewhere or is it simply an announcement that you're looking for a new skimmer?

I’m looking for recommendations for a new skimmer.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

I’m looking for recommendations for a new skimmer.

What skimmer are you presently running and why do you want to get a new one?

 

[George J Staniscia]

What skimmer are you presently running and why do you want to get a new one?

Tunze 9410dc is our current one and the control broke.

 

[ptrusk]

I have one on a 90g. Pulls out dark, nasty gunk. Rarely needs adjusting. Easy to take apart and clean. Quiet - can't hear the pump just the bubbling but that is unavoidable. Love mine.
Runs well in about 7" of water so you may need a stand.
Your tank is a bit larger so may want to go up a size depending on your bioload.

 

[X-37B]

Tunze 9410dc is our current one and the control broke.

The controller can be repaired.
What is broken?
Simple fix if a knob broke.

 

[Texag0842]

I’ve always had really good luck with Reef Octo skimmers. They’ve been rock solid for me over the years, so it’s hard to justify switching.

That said, I’ve always wanted to try a Bubble King with the Red Dragon pumps. The engineering and build quality look top-notch, but Reef Octo has worked so well for me for so long that I keep going back to what I know works.

https://www.royalexclusiv.com/Skimmer/Skimmer:::5_11.html

 

[George J Staniscia]

The controller can be repaired.
What is broken?
Simple fix if a knob broke.

We have been using a small screwdriver to adjust but something else is wrong because it is throwing out many many bubbles.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

We have been using a small screwdriver to adjust but something else is wrong because it is throwing out many many bubbles.

Tunze makes good equipment, in general. They also have good customer service and back their products. Have you tried contacting them directly to get any input on the problem?

 

[George J Staniscia]

I’ve always had really good luck with Reef Octo skimmers. They’ve been rock solid for me over the years, so it’s hard to justify switching.

That said, I’ve always wanted to try a Bubble King with the Red Dragon pumps. The engineering and build quality look top-notch, but Reef Octo has worked so well for me for so long that I keep going back to what I know works.

https://www.royalexclusiv.com/Skimmer/Skimmer:::5_11.html

Any particular reef octo model preferred?

 

[Freenow54]

In sump? then OCTO. HOB? Eshopps but could be easily be tricked int Tunze or Octo

 

[That Crusso Kid]

If interested in Reef Octo skimmers then you probably want to look at a 150 model.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have a Red Sea 500 set up. I’m looking for a new protein skimmer. I’m looking for recommendations for a new skimmer. I saw good reviews on the simplicity 240 D. Any thoughts?

Bid sale on coralVue.com
IceCap skimmers great units and parts always available for them

 

[FishTruck]

I always plug life reef. Parts are home depot and any pump you want to use.

 

[Freenow54]

Any particular reef octo model preferred?

One that is meant for your Total water Volume. If you go that route just set it once. When you want to clean it just turn it off. Except for my HOB eshopps I cannot speak to other manufacturers myself but others have said the same for different ones

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

Call Roger at Tunze and see if it can be fixed or under warranty,
If you want another skimmer buy one, sell the Tunze it will go in a day.

 

[ATAquariums]

Roger can and will fix this. And it will cheaper than the cheapest skimmer. If you are concerned about not having a skimmer while controller gets fixed, just bump up your water change amount or reduce feeding

 

[George J Staniscia]

Roger can and will fix this. And it will cheaper than the cheapest skimmer. If you are concerned about not having a skimmer while controller gets fixed, just bump up your water change amount or reduce feeding

Thanks for all the great recommendations. I’m going to stay with what I have for now.