Skimmer question.

[Jmcdaniel0]

I have an Oceanic Reef Systems sump, that came with a skimmer, and the old style bio ball box. I am going to rearrange the setup and remove the bio ball box. I stumbled across this skimmer on eBay while looking for an extra pump. Thus seems like an awfully good deal I wanted to post it and get your opinions.

150 Gal Aquarium Protein Skimmer w 530GPH Pump Filter Powerhead Tank Salt Water | eBay

 

[Preyou]

I could be wrong, but that particular skimmer does not look like it would be useful for anything over 25-30 gallons. Being that yours is a 90 gallon tank with a pretty hefty bioload, I would not skimp on the skimmer. The Coralife Super Skimmer series work well for the price and can be modified for even more efficiency. Yes, it is $150 as opposed to $15... but in this case, you likely get what you pay for.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

I could be wrong, but that particular skimmer does not look like it would be useful for anything over 25-30 gallons. Being that yours is a 90 gallon tank with a pretty hefty bioload, I would not skimp on the skimmer. The Coralife Super Skimmer series work well for the price and can be modified for even more efficiency. Yes, it is $150 as opposed to $15... but in this case, you likely get what you pay for.

It certainly struck me as too good to be true. Right now my tank is thriving, but I want to take out the bio balls and make a refuge out of the middle compartment. That's why I wanted to know.

 

[akitareefer]

Maybe adding a overflow and sump should be at the top of the list (you have one with bio balls, if so that's "old tech"). IMO in sump skimmers are much more efficient. Look at the coral box by jebao. It's cheap and works great

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

My tank has a built in overflow. I'm just wanting to remove the bio balls, and add in a fuge. I already have an in tank skimmer in my sump. I was just looking at upgrading or adding a second skimmer to pick up the load the bio balls are doing.