Skimmer for 80 Gallon SPS Tank

dustinc · 11/07/2009, 11:16 AM

Ok, so with the size of aquarium I'm going with, I've got just a few choices on skimmer. I can do a tunze9005 in sump skimmer, hang on back skimmer (possibly larger remora), or recirculating skimmer. What do you suggest I do. I want it to pull a ton of junk out! Thanks

DT's_Reef · 11/07/2009, 02:03 PM

If you want to spend little money then Vertex in100 is best for your size tank. I don't recommend getting a larger skimmer. It costs $200 new.

dustinc · 11/07/2009, 02:19 PM

But isn't that an in sump skimmer? The footprint would be too large

DT's_Reef · 11/07/2009, 03:51 PM

Yes it is. Bummer if it can't fit. I usually design my sump around the skimmer, lol.

dustinc · 11/07/2009, 04:50 PM

Typically I do the same but this sump is centered around a frag tank so not a whole lot of room.

CaliDreaminjC · 11/07/2009, 06:47 PM

Octopus or Bubble Magus will DEFINATLY be the best bang for your buck. JMO

11/07/2009, 11:16 AM	#1
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 346	Skimmer for 80 Gallon SPS Tank Ok, so with the size of aquarium I'm going with, I've got just a few choices on skimmer. I can do a tunze9005 in sump skimmer, hang on back skimmer (possibly larger remora), or recirculating skimmer. What do you suggest I do. I want it to pull a ton of junk out! Thanks __________________ You might be too strong to surrender boy, but you're far too frail to fight! Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon Starphire Solana w/ 6x24 watt ATI Sunpower, Vortech MP20, Sapphire Aquatics Skimmer, and Aquacontroller Jr.

11/07/2009, 02:19 PM	#3
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 346	But isn't that an in sump skimmer? The footprint would be too large __________________ You might be too strong to surrender boy, but you're far too frail to fight! Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon Starphire Solana w/ 6x24 watt ATI Sunpower, Vortech MP20, Sapphire Aquatics Skimmer, and Aquacontroller Jr.

11/07/2009, 04:50 PM	#5
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 346	Typically I do the same but this sump is centered around a frag tank so not a whole lot of room. __________________ You might be too strong to surrender boy, but you're far too frail to fight! Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon Starphire Solana w/ 6x24 watt ATI Sunpower, Vortech MP20, Sapphire Aquatics Skimmer, and Aquacontroller Jr.

11/07/2009, 06:47 PM	#6
CaliDreaminjC Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,597	Octopus or Bubble Magus will DEFINATLY be the best bang for your buck. JMO __________________ · 30G Miracles Rimless Reef·

11/07/2009, 02:03 PM	#2
DT's_Reef Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,102	If you want to spend little money then Vertex in100 is best for your size tank. I don't recommend getting a larger skimmer. It costs $200 new.

11/07/2009, 03:51 PM	#4
DT's_Reef Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,102	Yes it is. Bummer if it can't fit. I usually design my sump around the skimmer, lol.