Which SRO?

rovster · 03/18/2012, 05:15 PM

I did not realize that there was a CoralVue forum. I asked this in the general forum. I am having a custom tank built. It will be approximately 100gal and I will be running either a 40-50BR sump or a larger trigger systems sump (36in model). I'm going for an open scape and a good amount of SPS, but overall a mixed reef. Bioload will be moderate, but I'd like to leave things open for some larger fish down the line. I've narrowed it down to the SRO 1000 vs 2000 internal. Which would fit this application better. Cost or space is not an issue. Thanks!

Jeremy@CoralVue · 03/19/2012, 11:34 AM

I would go with the SRO 2000 for med to heavily stocked tanks 100gal or more. This will give you a little room to max out the capacity of your system or even striving for a loww nutrient SPS system with carbon dosing, the 2000 will be able to accommodate for.

rovster · 03/22/2012, 06:39 AM

Thanks Jeremy. My biggest concern is that this skimmer would be over-rated and not perform properly. At first, I will start with a relatively light bioload, but obviously, as the tank matures, I will add a bit of livestock. I have a small nano now with a clown, a blue tang, and a blenny that will be transfered. Eventually, I want to add another clown, a goby shrimp pair, some anthias or chromis, and possibly a smaller tang, but that is a ways off. I would consider that a medium to medium heavy bioload. I rather have a lot of smaller fishes anyway. Like I mentioned, cost is not an issue.

ek9vboi · 03/22/2012, 10:09 AM

I would agree with the 2000 as well, as you can always have it on a timer to run for shorter periods since it should be able to cycle all of the tank water relatively quick.

rovster · 03/25/2012, 02:00 PM

I just realized there is an SRO line and an SRO XP line. I was looking at the XP 1000 and XP2000. I'm not sure that makes a difference. So just to be sure, which would be best between the XP1000, 2000, and XP2000? Thanks and sorry for the confusion. I would like to order next week so I can start building my sump. Thanks!

BTW, I've settled on 106 gallon display, and a 40BR as a sump/fuge. So about 120 total gallons I estimate without counting loss from rock and coral.

galoot · 03/25/2012, 07:54 PM

My setup is very much like yours. i run a xp2000 and since i've received my new pump i've been very happy with it! super quiet and pulls out the nasty stuff.

Jeremy@CoralVue · 03/26/2012, 04:24 PM

The XP (cone body) skimmer will handle lower bioloads better than the hybrid body of the SRO. Both the XP and SRO 2000 will work great for you if you want to have a decent bioload

rovster · 04/12/2012, 07:03 PM

Just received my xp2000 today. Very nice. Wont be running for a couple months but will be starting my sump next week. Thanks!

Jeremy@CoralVue · 04/12/2012, 08:53 PM

No thank you for choosing Reef Octopus

03/18/2012, 05:15 PM	#1
rovster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 2,594	Which SRO? I did not realize that there was a CoralVue forum. I asked this in the general forum. I am having a custom tank built. It will be approximately 100gal and I will be running either a 40-50BR sump or a larger trigger systems sump (36in model). I'm going for an open scape and a good amount of SPS, but overall a mixed reef. Bioload will be moderate, but I'd like to leave things open for some larger fish down the line. I've narrowed it down to the SRO 1000 vs 2000 internal. Which would fit this application better. Cost or space is not an issue. Thanks!

03/19/2012, 11:34 AM	#2
Jeremy@CoralVue RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,502	I would go with the SRO 2000 for med to heavily stocked tanks 100gal or more. This will give you a little room to max out the capacity of your system or even striving for a loww nutrient SPS system with carbon dosing, the 2000 will be able to accommodate for. __________________ CoralVue Aquarium Products Maxspect \| Reef Octopus Phone (985)781-9078 \ Follow us on facebook \ Visit us at www.CoralVue.com Current Tank Info: 220gal Mixed Reef, Super Reef Octopus XP3000 ext, 2 Lumen Bright LG, Selectable LuxCore Ballasts, Closed Loop powered by Water Blaster 7000, Apex Controller

03/26/2012, 04:24 PM	#7
Jeremy@CoralVue RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,502	The XP (cone body) skimmer will handle lower bioloads better than the hybrid body of the SRO. Both the XP and SRO 2000 will work great for you if you want to have a decent bioload __________________ CoralVue Aquarium Products Maxspect \| Reef Octopus Phone (985)781-9078 \ Follow us on facebook \ Visit us at www.CoralVue.com Current Tank Info: 220gal Mixed Reef, Super Reef Octopus XP3000 ext, 2 Lumen Bright LG, Selectable LuxCore Ballasts, Closed Loop powered by Water Blaster 7000, Apex Controller

04/12/2012, 08:53 PM	#9
Jeremy@CoralVue RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,502	No thank you for choosing Reef Octopus __________________ CoralVue Aquarium Products Maxspect \| Reef Octopus Phone (985)781-9078 \ Follow us on facebook \ Visit us at www.CoralVue.com Current Tank Info: 220gal Mixed Reef, Super Reef Octopus XP3000 ext, 2 Lumen Bright LG, Selectable LuxCore Ballasts, Closed Loop powered by Water Blaster 7000, Apex Controller

03/22/2012, 06:39 AM	#3
rovster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 2,594	Thanks Jeremy. My biggest concern is that this skimmer would be over-rated and not perform properly. At first, I will start with a relatively light bioload, but obviously, as the tank matures, I will add a bit of livestock. I have a small nano now with a clown, a blue tang, and a blenny that will be transfered. Eventually, I want to add another clown, a goby shrimp pair, some anthias or chromis, and possibly a smaller tang, but that is a ways off. I would consider that a medium to medium heavy bioload. I rather have a lot of smaller fishes anyway. Like I mentioned, cost is not an issue.

03/22/2012, 10:09 AM	#4
ek9vboi Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 3,052	I would agree with the 2000 as well, as you can always have it on a timer to run for shorter periods since it should be able to cycle all of the tank water relatively quick.

03/25/2012, 02:00 PM	#5
rovster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 2,594	I just realized there is an SRO line and an SRO XP line. I was looking at the XP 1000 and XP2000. I'm not sure that makes a difference. So just to be sure, which would be best between the XP1000, 2000, and XP2000? Thanks and sorry for the confusion. I would like to order next week so I can start building my sump. Thanks! BTW, I've settled on 106 gallon display, and a 40BR as a sump/fuge. So about 120 total gallons I estimate without counting loss from rock and coral.

03/25/2012, 07:54 PM	#6
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 506	My setup is very much like yours. i run a xp2000 and since i've received my new pump i've been very happy with it! super quiet and pulls out the nasty stuff.

04/12/2012, 07:03 PM	#8
rovster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 2,594	Just received my xp2000 today. Very nice. Wont be running for a couple months but will be starting my sump next week. Thanks!