Skimmer recommendation?

[Notsolostfish]

I am building new setup, waterbox marine x110.4 and i was wondering what skimmer would yall recommend?

Total Volume: 399L / 105.3gal After rocks, sand, etc. its going to be around 60-70 total water volume.

 

[Prowler66gt]

Will you have a sump or need a hob?

 

[Pistondog]

Reef octopus elite 150, requires a sump.
Has variable speed pump to simplify tuning.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I’m very happy with my Tunze. It was donated by Tunze, but I would not be saying I liked it if I did not, and I picked it based on recommendations of other reefers that I respect.

 

[Notsolostfish]

Reef octopus elite 150, requires a sump.
Has variable speed pump to simplify tuning.

I love reef octopus i use the 220int for my big tank. But i cant justify 769$ for a smaller tank

 

[Sophie"s mom]

As another asked, will you have a sump or do you need an HOB?

 

[Prowler66gt]

I love reef octopus i use the 220int for my big tank. But i cant justify 769$ for a smaller tank

I'd look at the 150int

 

[get-salty]

I have the Frag 125.4 with a 37gal sump, I believe you have a 31gal sump.

I use the Reef Octo 150SS

Regal 150 SSS Space Saver Protein Skimmer (100-210 Gallons) - Reef Octopus

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It is a beast of a skimmer.

 

[Freenow54]

I am building new setup, waterbox marine x110.4 and i was wondering what skimmer would yall recommend?

Total Volume: 399L / 105.3gal After rocks, sand, etc. its going to be around 60-70 total water volume.

I like my Octo

 

[Notsolostfish]

I like my Octo

I wish i can afford an octo cheapest one im seeing is 600$+ my budget is around 300-400$

 

[Prowler66gt]

 

[Notsolostfish]

Wouldnt it be too big for my tank? For 60-70 total water volume?

 

[Freenow54]

Wouldnt it be too big for my tank? For 60-70 total water volume?

No that is the maximum rating good longevity that is my experience

 

[lombeard]

Hard to beat Reef Octopus skimmers. Have had them running for years with no issues.

 

[Tangdora]

Reef octo, and if you have the room and lack of fear of leak the external models are the way to go as they offer greater tuning.

 

[get-salty]

Wouldnt it be too big for my tank? For 60-70 total water volume?

def too big for your 31gal sump, not much room for a refugium either. Go with the space saving model - the 150SSS ! it is expensive but you only buy one time.

 

[Freenow54]

def too big for your 31gal sump, not much room for a refugium either. Go with the space saving model - the 150SSS ! it is expensive but you only buy one time.

Ask the manufacturer they made it. I believe that the rating is the maximum rating, and uses the total system volume not just the sump since the water is continually rotating through the sump. Again sorry ask the Manufacturer not believe opinions. Let me know whos correct not just shooting in the dark

 

[get-salty]

Ask the manufacturer they made it. I believe that the rating is the maximum rating, and uses the total system volume not just the sump since the water is continually rotating through the sump. Again sorry ask the Manufacturer not believe opinions. Let me know whos correct not just shooting in the dark

im currently using the 150sss in my tank - note that my tank and the OP tank are similar but a tad smaller. So , i know for a fact. Are you running the same setup ? Also, im not here for a debate on whos right vs wrong.

 

[Pntbll687]

Here's one that fits budget, size of aquarium, and is great brand

Reef Octopus Classic 110-SSS Protein Skimmer (OPEN BOX)

Ultra-Compact Skimmer for Aquariums up to 130 Gallons Footprint: 6.1" x 7.87" | Body Diameter: 5" | Height: 19.7" Pump: Reef Octopus Aquatrance 1000s Item is new in an open box.

store.coralvue.com

 

[get-salty]

Here's one that fits budget, size of aquarium, and is great brand

Reef Octopus Classic 110-SSS Protein Skimmer (OPEN BOX)

Ultra-Compact Skimmer for Aquariums up to 130 Gallons Footprint: 6.1" x 7.87" | Body Diameter: 5" | Height: 19.7" Pump: Reef Octopus Aquatrance 1000s Item is new in an open box.

store.coralvue.com

This is a perfect option , totally forgot about this model.

I ran that on my WB 37 gal sump and it fit well, enough to add a refugium. I added more live stocks thru the yr so i wanted something a tad bit bigger / stronger so i got the 150sss. With that said , the 150sss fit perfectly and i was able to keep my refugium. Any bigger skimmer would not fit in the WB sump setup like one i have and the OP if you also want a refugium.