Reef Octo Elite 200int or 220int for 750xxl aquarium?

launchnukes · 07/17/2019, 06:24 PM

Cant seem to get my current skimmer dialed in (vertex omega 200i) so I'm looking to make a change. I have a red sea reefer 750xxl (160g display, 200g total) sps and I usually stock heavy in the fish dept. There a big swing among recommend tank sizes for these skimmers on websites. Would the 200 or 220 be better for my setup?

Thanks

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moondoggy4 · 07/17/2019, 07:33 PM

The Vertex 200 Omega is a brute of a skimmer, and most people that I have heard that use it is oversized for their tank, the 280 Omega is a better skimmer for a 750 XXL, the skimmer is more balanced.

launchnukes · 07/17/2019, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

The Vertex 200 Omega is a brute of a skimmer, and most people that I have heard that use it is oversized for their tank, the 280 Omega is a better skimmer for a 750 XXL, the skimmer is more balanced.

Thanks for the feedback...I may go that route. Gonna talk to vertex and see what can be done.

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wishntoboutside · 07/18/2019, 09:12 AM

The regals or elites will give you a DC skimmer. not needed but will allow you to fine tune your skimmer in as well. They also both have a float switch to prevent them from overflowing. Honestly due to both of these features I find it hard to compare these to Vertex skimmers.

moondoggy4 · 07/20/2019, 05:21 PM

I am sorry I cannot edit my post but I meant to say a Vertex 180 Omega.

launchnukes · 07/21/2019, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

I am sorry I cannot edit my post but I meant to say a Vertex 180 Omega.

Yeah, i figured that was a typo. Thanks again for the reply

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07/17/2019, 06:24 PM	#1
launchnukes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 703	Reef Octo Elite 200int or 220int for 750xxl aquarium? Cant seem to get my current skimmer dialed in (vertex omega 200i) so I'm looking to make a change. I have a red sea reefer 750xxl (160g display, 200g total) sps and I usually stock heavy in the fish dept. There a big swing among recommend tank sizes for these skimmers on websites. Would the 200 or 220 be better for my setup? Thanks Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750xxl Previous Tank: 300DD Display 500g system.

07/18/2019, 09:12 AM	#4
wishntoboutside professional snow flake Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Riverside, Cali Posts: 5,962	The regals or elites will give you a DC skimmer. not needed but will allow you to fine tune your skimmer in as well. They also both have a float switch to prevent them from overflowing. Honestly due to both of these features I find it hard to compare these to Vertex skimmers. __________________ Richard Current Tank Info: 450 gallon peninsula tank 724830 filled with a bunch of frags and trying to grow them out.

07/17/2019, 07:33 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	The Vertex 200 Omega is a brute of a skimmer, and most people that I have heard that use it is oversized for their tank, the 280 Omega is a better skimmer for a 750 XXL, the skimmer is more balanced.

07/20/2019, 05:21 PM	#5
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I am sorry I cannot edit my post but I meant to say a Vertex 180 Omega.