Help with Skimmer

icedearth15324

icedearth15324

TeamCR
I'm at the fun process of determining what skimmer to get for my tank. I am running a 75 gallon with a 20L sump. The location in the sump for the skimmer is about 12 in x 8 in, with the water level being around 8-9 inches there.

The two I've been looking at are:

Skimz SM 121 Monzter E-Series. - http://www.aquacave.com/SKIMZ-SM-121-Monzter-E-Series-In-Sump-Protein-Skimmer-P3236.aspx#reviews

I've heard a lot of good things about this brand, and I like the fact that the pump is under the skimmer. This way I can definitely fit it in my sump.

Other option is:

Reef Octopus NWB150 6" Pinwheel - http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-nwb150-6-pinwheel-in-sump-protein-skimmer.html

Also heard a lot of good things about this skimmer, and it is cheaper than the Skimz. However, I'm afraid of the size.

Really hoping for some good advice. Feel free to suggest other alternatives as well.

Thanks
 
I had a Reef Octopus NMB skimmer and I replaced it with the Skimz SM161 and the Skimz is way better. I am currently running three different Skimz skimmers on my systems and would not run anything else. Super efficient, the build quality is great and they pull a ton of junk out of the water.
 
I got the nw150 have no complaints, good skimmer. Then again this is my first skimmer so I have nothing to compare to.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
 
To update, I bought the Diablo DCS150, and it is too long to fit in my sump.

So I'm currently looking at either the Diablo XS 160 and the NWB110. I'm afraid the NWB150 might be too close to possibly fitting.

So either I go with the one that BRS rates at for 75 gallons, or go for the 160 gallon one.

Any suggestions?

And I've put the Skimz on the sideline mainly because of the lack of purchasing options. I want something that if it breaks, I have tons of places to buy it at.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top