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trueperc
01/19/2013, 02:28 PM
Hello I have to get a better skimmer. It has to be in sump and money does have a limit. I have a 300 gallon high bio load. One issue I have is my sump is a standard 55 gallon which I really can't change. I have really come down to two skimmers I am looking at:

The RLSS (Reef Life Support System) R8-i 8" Internal Cone Skimmer
Rated for 264-528 gallons (1000-2000 liters)
This is one of the new DC controllable pump models
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/reef-life-support-systems-r8-i-protein-skimmer

Or
The SRO (Super Reef Octopus) 5000SSS
I need the space saver model due to how narrow the 55 gallons is.
Rated up to 400gal.
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/super-reef-octopus-5000-super-space-saver


I am leaning towards the SRO just due to its has been around and tested. From the what I have read is a solid skimmer that is well like.
I am really interested thought in the new RLSS but not really sure I believe the rating when its looks to be such a small skimmer. Also with is being such a new tech not sure about jumping on the band wagon but from what I have read the few people who have it really like it and the pump apparently is dead silent which I am looking for a really quiet skimmer.

What do you think?

azjohnny
01/19/2013, 03:01 PM
I take the ratings from the manufacturer with a grain of salt, for your system a 10" body with about 2000lph would be good. I have the SRO 5000INT and IMHO I think the skimmer is ok, but I do get overflow issues from time to time. The SSS model is probably right for you. I have done a sump change before it is a hassle but glad I did.

I wish the BB pumps would draw more water than they do. but they do produce a lot of air

trueperc
01/21/2013, 08:22 AM
Is the SRO a quiet skimmer?