I have a 50G where I mostly keep LPS and tubastrea. But I wanna keep NPS soft corals (i.e. red finger gorgonian) later down the road, so I'd consider this a heavy bioload 50G.
;DeadCurrent setup and problem.
Originally, I only used a skimmer for mechanical filtration so I got an oversized one. Ultra Reef Akula UKS-180 rated for 100-180G tanks.
After buying a second-hand Clarisea Gen2 filter roller, the huge Akula UKS-180 basically stopped skimming. Even biopellets haven't increased the performance dramatically.
;BookwormPlan for improvement:
I don't wanna remove the automatic filter roller, because it's been keeping everything much cleaner, and removes a lot of stuff very fast. Very impressed with it.
I wanna keep using carbon dosing to keep nutrients in check, so I need a smaller skimmer that will perform well, even with a filter roller.
Question: What should I get?
I got down to 3 potential skimmers, but I'd like some advice. I'm based in Europe, so many US skimmer brands aren't available.
At the moment I'm tempted by the Aquavitro Division 125, but maybe you guys could provide me with some insight that would change my mind.
;DeadCurrent setup and problem.
Originally, I only used a skimmer for mechanical filtration so I got an oversized one. Ultra Reef Akula UKS-180 rated for 100-180G tanks.
After buying a second-hand Clarisea Gen2 filter roller, the huge Akula UKS-180 basically stopped skimming. Even biopellets haven't increased the performance dramatically.
;BookwormPlan for improvement:
I don't wanna remove the automatic filter roller, because it's been keeping everything much cleaner, and removes a lot of stuff very fast. Very impressed with it.
I wanna keep using carbon dosing to keep nutrients in check, so I need a smaller skimmer that will perform well, even with a filter roller.
I got down to 3 potential skimmers, but I'd like some advice. I'm based in Europe, so many US skimmer brands aren't available.
At the moment I'm tempted by the Aquavitro Division 125, but maybe you guys could provide me with some insight that would change my mind.
Skimmer | Rated for G tank | Pros | Cons |
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Aquavitro Division 125 (AC) | up to 125G |
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Deltec 400i (DC) | 30G to 105G |
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Ultra reef Borei UKB 120 (DC) | 30G to 80G |
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