Skimmer input

[Topekoms]

So my skimz skimmer pump died not having any luck with finding replacement parts. So looking at buying a skimmer. I have a 210 with the 72in trident sump. Looking at this red sea. What skimmers do you all recommend?

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/rsk-900-reefer-internal-protein-skimmer-red-sea.html

 

[CoralB]

I love the octo regal series plus they have a auto shut off

 

[Topekoms]

Any other suggestions?

 

[Natural_Reefer]

How much are you looking to spend? It will be hard to make recommendations without knowing your budget

 

[Topekoms]

How much are you looking to spend? It will be hard to make recommendations without knowing your budget

Under 1k

 

[Waters]

I have had very good luck with both the Reef Octopus and the NYOS (my current) skimmers. Both are quiet and easy to take apart to clean.

 

[kados]

+1 On NYOS

 

[vetteguy53081]

Some of the best and reliable units are :
Nyos
IceCap (which I currently use)
AquaMaxx ( Which I had 2 different models)
Reef Octopus

 

[Natural_Reefer]

I am currently running the Nyos 220 and definitely one of the best skimmer I have (previously had Reef Octopus, Eshopp, Deltec). The only minor issue with Nyos is sometimes it has difficulty restarting!
I think there was a brand new Nyos 300 for $1k in the classifieds.

 

[BillyW]

I am currently running the Nyos 220 and definitely one of the best skimmer I have (previously had Reef Octopus, Eshopp, Deltec). The only minor issue with Nyos is sometimes it has difficulty restarting!
I think there was a brand new Nyos 300 for $1k in the classifieds.

What size tank are you running the 220 on?

 

[Natural_Reefer]

What size tank are you running the 220 on?

I am running the 220 on 100gal display with 25gal sump. It is way oversized for my tank but I got it used from a buddy and have a huge bioload so it is working for me so far.

 

[mtraylor]

I run 220 elite octopus on 255 gallon. Total volume 355. Best skimmer I have ever owned. By far.

You may be able to get away with the 200 depending on load
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/elite-200-int-8-super-cone-protein-skimmer-reef-octopus.html

 

[tbrown]

I love my Curve skimmer. I'm running the Curve 7 on my 125.