Skimmer recommendation please

[Gp!]

I'm picking up parts to start putting together a multi display tank system.

Planning to start with a 300 gallon display and add a few more displays in the next year for a total of 900-1200 display.

Hoping I can get a skimmer that will work for the final system without problems initially... Is that possible? Any recommendations?

Minimal maintenance is my primary consideration. I was looking at some of the reef octopus models and they seem to have an optional neck cleaner and waste collector so you only have to clean them out monthly. I travel for extended periods of time so this is a really good feature for me. Any particular models with features like this that could be recommended I would appreciated. From initial research I'm leaning towards an external skimmer for plumbing considerations and such.

Any help or comments appreciated

 

[Crabs McJones]

In my search, I found these, hope this helps

http://www.marinetechnical.com/page2.html

http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/control/product/~product=PS-RK25-PE

 

[Gp!]

In my search, I found these, hope this helps

http://www.marinetechnical.com/page2.html

http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/control/product/~product=PS-RK25-PE

That does help! Thanks. Which one did you go with? And are you happy with it?

 

[Crabs McJones]

That does help! Thanks. Which one did you go with? And are you happy with it?

I didn't go with either. I only have a 40 gallon breeder so I have a reef octopus 110int. Just knew of these.

 

[rainmaker]

I have a neck cleaner on my reef octopus it increases production of my skimmer so I end up cleaning out more often but not a bad thing though

 

[ca1ore]

Just my opinion ..... but as you start getting north of 500 gallons I tend to look beyond the standard needle wheel, extruded 'toy' skimmers for something more substantial. I use the marine technical concepts units (have since about 1995) and have been very happy with them. Lifereef make good skimmers for big systems as do MRC (if there's still around).