New skimmer

[Feelingsalty33]

So I just got a new sump a couple weeks ago. And it's time for a new skimmer. I have a 90 gallon mixed reef tank. About 1 year old. Was wondering what you guys use as a skimmer. I do have room in the sump. So that's not a problem at all.

[magnoliarichj]

I have owned a few skimmers and this is my fav so far atb 840 v2. About 3 days running. 277832

[Aaaron]

Depends on budget man. List your budget and specs like footprint availability in the sum and such

[Feelingsalty33]

Alright. Probably around 400-450 and I have room for 15x15 inch area with just a sock in the same chamber.

[Feelingsalty33]

I'll say 500 cas I know the atb are expensive but if it's really good it won't hurt for me to check it out

[Aaaron]

What do you have for height, plans on Bio load?

[Aaaron]

I can tell you right now I have had Reef Octopus Diablo 160xs in my 90 for almost a year and half. And I was lucky if I had to empty the cup once every 3 or months. Just replaced it with a Bubble Magus Curve 5 and I have to empty it weekly. Some say go more than you need, but then to me they just don't skim right. I don't know the Curve 5 is rated 140 gallon and it works killer. So you will get many suggestions that makes it hard. A lot of people love the new Aquamaxx Cone 1 as well

[magnoliarichj]

I can tell you right now I have had Reef Octopus Diablo 160xs in my 90 for almost a year and half. And I was lucky if I had to empty the cup once every 3 or months. Just replaced it with a Bubble Magus Curve 5 and I have to empty it weekly. Some say go more than you need, but then to me they just don't skim right. I don't know the Curve 5 is rated 140 gallon and it works killer. So you will get many suggestions that makes it hard. A lot of people love the new Aquamaxx Cone 1 as well


I second your reef octopus issue