Stuck between skimmers, and need an opinon

[capdippe]

I am setting up a 180 gallon tank that will have a medium bio load, about 13 fish. I have been looking at the ReefOctopus xp2000 cone, but it's only rated for a 180 gallons. I am torn between using the newer cone skimmer vs. something like a ReefOctopus SRO3000, rated for 300 gallons. Any opinions welcome, I've been looking at these two for almost 2 months now and just can't seem to decide. Thanks a bunch, Matt.

Reef Octopus SUPER SRO 3000INT In-Sump Protein Skimmer - AquaCave

Super Reef Octopus XP 2000 IN-SUMP Cone Protein Skimmer by CoralVue - AquaCave

 

[Cultivated Reef]

I'm not familar with those skimmers personally but I can say that IME the bigger the skimmer the better. You can always put your skimmer on a timer if it seems to be to powerful for your bio load. Don't skimp on this piece of equipment And I'm not saying you are but just wanted to express my feelings towards the importance of a big skimmer.

 

[Skimmy]

thats easy...
get the 3000 INT,
more power, and it might as well be a cone skimmer anyway...

 

[capdippe]

Thats what I was thinking too, but needed a little push. Thanks.