Best skimmer for 120 gal.

[RezReef]

I'm thinking of the Vertex 180 or the SWC 180 cone...is there any other skimmers that I do not know of...

[tkeracer619]

check out the sro or xp line from reef octopus. powered by bubble blaster pumps.

great skimmers

[campos]

i just bought an AquaMAXX from Marine Depot capable of up to 200 gallons for my 125 and I could not be happier. The things pulls out tons of crude.

[RezReef]

OK so I did some research n now I'm thinking SWC 180 Cone vs Reef Octopus XP 2000SSS...any opinions on users pros vs cons preferably cons

[rkaires]

There are a couple ATB 840's for sale in the used equipment forum.

[Misenplace101]

tagging along. I'm setup up a 120 as well.

[moondoggy4]

He can't buy from the used forum yet not 50 post.

[mojo~]

The vertex in 180, The Sro 2000 int and the octo XS 200 would all be good bang for your buck units. The atb 840 would be an awesome fit. but the others would be good for your money.

[Felixc395]

SRO xp 2000 SSS would work great!

[ludiNano]

how many gallons will your system be all together. Your skimmer rating should take your system in to account not just display.IMO

For instance im setting up a 125 display but will have 200 gallons of sump refugium and frag tanks incorporated in system too.

[tkeracer619]

Your sump does not add bioload to your tank.

You size a skimmer by how much you feed since you are trying to remove the waste from that. The easiest way is to only include the display.

Generally skimmers ratings are over rated, especially in the past but recently with some of the better pumps the manufacturers are putting real numbers down.

The bubble blaster pump on the RO is better then the sicce pump used on the SWC.

Both are great skimmers and both would work great.

[Felixc395]

Your sump does not add bioload to your tank.

You size a skimmer by how much you feed since you are trying to remove the waste from that. The easiest way is to only include the display.

Generally skimmers ratings are over rated, especially in the past but recently with some of the better pumps the manufacturers are putting real numbers down.

The bubble blaster pump on the RO is better then the sicce pump used on the SWC.

Both are great skimmers and both would work great.

Very well stated, couldn't have said it better myself! Pretty much sums it up.

[saleen2881]

I have the vertex In-180 and i love it pulls out alot of popo!

[n8rad]

get a used deltec ap series!

[njlpowell]

I agree with n8rad. Those Deltec simmers can really pull. But, to the OP, AquaMaXX skimmer also pull out some real crude.

[huskysglare1]

swc is coming out with a new line of cones. I think the Extreme 230 would be perfect. It uses an askoll.

[fishaholic911]

get a used deltec ap series!

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[tmc1313]

+1 SRO 2000int. I have an SRO 3000int on my 144 half circle and it rocks. Love it