Which Skimmer for a 250 g. system?

[HighlandReefer]

My current skimmer will not be adequate for a new system I want to build. I plan on running the new skimmer off of one system pump. Which skimmer do the chemistry folks recommend?

[sw500]

I run the reeflo 250 pro on 220g.works great

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Sorry, Cliff, I've not compared commercial skimmers in a long time.

[hypernesia]

There are some threads in the large tank forum that recommend the skimmer. Here is one that I read
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1321123&goto=newpost
The Reeflo's are a beast. Would love to have one once this whole Depression, oops I mean recession is over :)

[HighlandReefer]

At around $1,200.00, the Reeflo 250 Pro should be a beast. :)

I might have to wait til the "Depression" is over too. ;)

[Mariner]

I'm hearing/reading a lot of buzz about the Octopus skimmers now -- and they are priced for those of us who are in permanent financial depression.
BTW, you'd probably have better luck asking this in the "Lighting, filtration and other equipment" forum.
HTH,
Mariner

[HighlandReefer]

I have searched through the other forums. :)

However, I feel more confident that many of the hobbyists who post in the Chemistry Forum are more likely to take into account articles such as those listed below and may have a different perspective: :)

Organic Compounds in the Reef Aquarium, by Randy Holmes-Farley:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-10/rhf/index.php

Protein Skimming: How It Works by Randy Holmes-Farley"
http://web.archive.org/web/20010309054900/http://home.mweb.co.za/jv/jv79/reef/skimmers2.html

The Protein Skimmer - What Is Wet And Dry Foam? Written by John Cunningham

http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/aquarium-equipment/protein-skimmer/the-protein-skimmer-what-is-wet-and-dry-foam/

Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and the Reef Aquarium: an Initial Survey, Part I:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2008/8/aafeature3

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Perhaps, one does not have to spend an arm and leg to acquire a skimmer that is very effect? Maybe just an arm will suffice? :D

[Percula9]

A Euroreef recirculating skimmer or Octopus, Warner marine,and Vertex, Deltec. Always get a skimmer rated twice the tank size.

[petesreef]

ASM G3 or G4...I have had and seen good results with these.

[kgross]

Lots of good skimmers out there. What is your budget?

Kim

[HighlandReefer]

I am currently looking at this skimmer recommended by the Equipment Forum:

MSX/SWC Extreme 300
12" diameter, 5.5" neck diameter, 24.75" tall. Footprint is 13x17" needs to be in 8-10" water depth. Powered by two sicce psk2500's. Wattage is 42-70w and air pull is 1400-2800lph. You will receive the pinwheel and meshwheel impeller.
Price $479.99

[kgross]

Very good skimmer for that size of a tank.

Kim

[Wheel of Time]

Nice article you may want to read about evaluating the claims so many mfg firms put out about their skimmer performance:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/1/aafeature2

Feature Article: The Development of a Method for the Quantitative Evaluation of Protein Skimmer Performance