Opinions on Tunze DOC 9010 Skimmer

[Timbo1519]

Hi everyone - I am looking for a new skimmer for my sump. I have a 125g FOWLR tank and need a new skimmer. I currently run a Coralife Superskimmer 125 and really hate it.
I need something that will fit in the sump. My space is 8" x 13.5".
The Tunze really looks like a nice fit for the space and size tank.

Any opinions or other advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[luke33]

They are nice if you have limited space, but the 9010 is not enough for a 125g with sump. The 9020 would be much better.

 

[meitzler]

I just replace my Euroreef ES5-3 with a Tunzi 9010. Except for a little noise that it makes, I love it. Much easier to use than any other skimmer I have had (ASM, Euroreef) takes less space, and skims well. Mine is on a 135g with a 40g sump. You may want to read their sizing information in detail, because the main published rating is for a light to medium loan and not SPS. The give factors to apply for SPS.

 

[Skimmy]

the 9010 is a great little skimmer, but i agree, 125g is too big for it, you need something like the msx octopus extreme 160. this is the smallest, cheapest, high performance skimmer.

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