Diablo XS 225

SNAKEMANVET · 09/05/2012, 10:31 AM

I am thinking about buying this skimmer soon.The question I have is this going to be overkill for my 75 with 40 gallon sump.Tank will be mostly sps and lps,and a few fish. Thanks

Jeremy@CoralVue · 09/05/2012, 10:48 AM

I believe so. Really the diablo line starts at the 160 with the Sicce 600 pump and I suggest that for tanks from 90gal to 160 while the 225 would range from 90gal to 180. You would be better off with a SRO 1000 or XP1000s which has a smaller neck more calibrated towards your possible bioload.

SNAKEMANVET · 09/05/2012, 12:21 PM

Thanks Jeremy,I need a small foot print,I could go with the 160sx,I think that should work.I don't know how I missed it.

Jeremy@CoralVue · 09/05/2012, 03:27 PM

The 160 is still a bit oversize due to its large neck and the size of your aquarium. I would suggest you look at the XP1000sss if the footprint is an issue.

SNAKEMANVET · 09/05/2012, 06:29 PM

Thanks, I will check that one out.

09/05/2012, 10:31 AM	#1
SNAKEMANVET PREMIUM MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: TRENTON Tn Posts: 3,410	Diablo XS 225 I am thinking about buying this skimmer soon.The question I have is this going to be overkill for my 75 with 40 gallon sump.Tank will be mostly sps and lps,and a few fish. Thanks

09/05/2012, 10:48 AM	#2
Jeremy@CoralVue RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,555	I believe so. Really the diablo line starts at the 160 with the Sicce 600 pump and I suggest that for tanks from 90gal to 160 while the 225 would range from 90gal to 180. You would be better off with a SRO 1000 or XP1000s which has a smaller neck more calibrated towards your possible 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

09/05/2012, 03:27 PM	#4
Jeremy@CoralVue RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,555	The 160 is still a bit oversize due to its large neck and the size of your aquarium. I would suggest you look at the XP1000sss if the footprint is an issue. __________________ 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

09/05/2012, 12:21 PM	#3
SNAKEMANVET PREMIUM MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: TRENTON Tn Posts: 3,410	Thanks Jeremy,I need a small foot print,I could go with the 160sx,I think that should work.I don't know how I missed it.

09/05/2012, 06:29 PM	#5
SNAKEMANVET PREMIUM MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: TRENTON Tn Posts: 3,410	Thanks, I will check that one out.