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Unread 10/15/2018, 03:41 PM   #1
OffRoad322
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Heavy Bioload Skimmer with smaller footprint

Hi All,
I am finally at the point of needing to upgrade my protein skimmer. Any suggestions for 100gal tank with heavy bioload (I don't want to upgrade again as I add more). Unfortunately because of my sump layout it needs to fit in a 10" x 10" area.

Was looking at Reef Octopus but can't find one that will crank with this small of a footprint.

Thank you!


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Unread 10/15/2018, 07:04 PM   #2
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I recently added a Simplicity 240 DC to my 180g. It is rated for more than your 100, and would easily fit in a 10”x10” area. It is super quiet and is doing great IMO. Customer service has been awesome too. I can’t tell you it is better than x, y, or z brand, because my only personal experience is with an old Turboflotor T1000. But I think they are worth checking out.


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Unread 10/16/2018, 04:42 AM   #3
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What skimmer do you have now?

Got a budget in mind?


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Unread 10/16/2018, 09:25 AM   #4
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What skimmer do you have now?

Got a budget in mind?
I have a SCA Aquarium skimmer that came with the aquarium I bought. Don't know much about it other than it's a pinwheel pump.

No real budget...I think my chamber size will limit what skimmer I can get.

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Unread 10/17/2018, 04:51 AM   #5
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Hi All,
I am finally at the point of needing to upgrade my protein skimmer. Any suggestions for 100gal tank with heavy bioload (I don't want to upgrade again as I add more). Unfortunately because of my sump layout it needs to fit in a 10" x 10" area.

Was looking at Reef Octopus but can't find one that will crank with this small of a footprint.

Thank you!
I thought the new RO Essence had a small print.
https://www.coralvue.com/reef-octopu...rotein-skimmer

Deltec 1000i, DC too


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Unread 10/17/2018, 05:26 PM   #6
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https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-...g-skimmer.html I run one of these in a small sump under my 150 gallon tank. It does a fine job for me. I have a fairly heavy bioload I think also with 4 tangs a wrasse a trigger and chromy's and I feed pretty heavy twice a day. I love fat healthy fish! Footprint: 7.3in x 9.5in


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Unread 10/19/2018, 02:13 PM   #7
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Tunze 9410 is what I'd get. It comes with Roger, customer service superstar, not that you'll need him because the skimmer is set and forget.


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