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[ratrod]

I currently have a 252g reef with about a 100g sump. I need to upgrade my current skimmer I'm way under skimming. Any recomendations?

 

[fatboyt123]

I currently have a 252g reef with about a 100g sump. I need to upgrade my current skimmer I'm way under skimming. Any recomendations?

SWC Xtreme 300 Protein Skimmer

or SWC Xtreme Cone Protein Skimmer 250 S2

 

[Crystalclear125]

SWC 250 would do the trick..it's rated 325 HEAVY bioload
something like 500 light bioload..

 

[ratrod]

Thank-you sir's where should I go to get one?

 

[fatboyt123]

Thank-you sir's

i dont think Crystal is going to like that comment

go to the sponser section and click on saltwater connections all the way down the bottom

 

[Crystalclear125]

i dont think Crystal is going to like that comment

Thanks fatboy. I am not a sir, but that cool. there are so many people on here everyone just thinks they are all guys:lol:


You are so welcome!

 

[roscoe]

Well it is crystalclear now that you are a woman :lol::lol::lol:

 

[ratrod]

Sorry mam, my bad, reef-on sista

 

[Crystalclear125]

Sorry mam, my bad, reef-on sista

it's all good
i have made mistakes a few times,thinking i was talking to a guy and it was a girl.it happens:lol:

 

[Skimmy]

what is your budget for this skimmer??

 

[ratrod]

Hadnt really thought about cost, just wanna make sure I'm a little over skimmed and not under. I really think skimming is the key especially for longer standing reefs.

 

[fatboyt123]

if you dont car about the money go with the SWC cone.Or there is always the BK

 

[Skimmy]

Hadnt really thought about cost, just wanna make sure I'm a little over skimmed and not under. I really think skimming is the key especially for longer standing reefs.

your a very smart man...

so, 350g total volume @ 600lph air injection per 100g = 2100lph air injection,
and i would definately look at some of the newer cone style skimmer bodies, with low watt/high power pumps that has a good power factor and air to water ratio, so these would be the most appropriate skimmer choices;

http://www.shop.reeffiltration.com/product.sc?categoryId=2&productId=18

http://www.shop.reeffiltration.com/product.sc?categoryId=2&productId=17

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...&Product_Code=ATB-1050&Category_Code=ATB-skim

http://www.saltycritter.com/protein-skimmers/tunze-master-doc-protein-skimmers.htm (tunze master doc 9460, 2500lph air @48 watts)

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...&Product_Code=VX-PS-A300&Category_Code=Vertex

 

[fatboyt123]

i say go with the Xtreme Cone 250s2.It got a good review on RC.

Those vertex skimmers are crazy good though but you can see that in the price.

 

[Skimmy]

i say go with the Xtreme Cone 250s2.It got a good review on RC.

Those vertex skimmers are crazy good though but you can see that in the price.

that skimmer is actually the most power for the least money out of the ones on my list...

but i think the askoll pump model is a little more stable and possibly quiet.

 

[fatboyt123]

that skimmer is actually the most power for the least money out of the ones on my list...

but i think the askoll pump model is a little more stable and possibly quiet.

ya i really like that you have the option of running it as a recirculating skimmer.

have you seen one beging used like that does it boost the performance much?

 

[luke33]

They are both running about the same. Recirc as 70scfh and in sump at 75scfh, both at 70w with a pf of .53 Personally I'd just use it as in sump. Its just easier.

 

[fatboyt123]

i would use it in-sump to.I just like that the thought about it and actually make it so you could if you wanted to

 

[ratrod]

I've always been one of those kinda guys that fabricates most of what ever I need, I have to admitt when I look at some of these skimmer for a grand or so I just cant see what part of the product warrants that kind of money lol heck their blowing bubbles in circles, how tough could it be ?

 

[luke33]

Ratrod, all i can say is read man......read.