Small footprint skimmers

Reefheart · 12/16/2018, 05:56 PM

After doing some research into small footprint skimmers to fit my small sump, I came across a few options:

1. Eshopps S-120
2. Deltec 600i/SC1351
3. Tunze 9012

Any comments between these 3 or any other better alternatives within the price range that I missed?

Cheers.

eutimio · 12/16/2018, 06:26 PM

Add Aquamaxx WS-1. Great little skimmer.

LQT · 12/16/2018, 06:28 PM

How big is your tank?

Reefheart · 12/16/2018, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LQT

How big is your tank?

Sorry, should have included that info - my tank is 50g.

The skimmer compartment approx 6.5" x 9".

LQT · 12/16/2018, 07:50 PM

Look at the IceCap K2-120. It has a footprint of 5.1”x7” and comes with a standard Sicce PSK-200 needlewheeel pump. Also constructed of thick cast acrylic and titanium screws. Don’t pay attention to its ratings as I t has a 4 inch or so diameter body so it would be perfectly sized for a heavily stocked 50 gallon tank IMO.

robert s b. · 12/17/2018, 06:22 PM

RO Classic 110-s

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Reefheart · 12/17/2018, 09:44 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions! Seem like there is a decent number of options to consider

Seasidenj · 12/17/2018, 11:30 PM

Deltec is a great skimmer used one in my small setup and one dialed in no problems

afish70 · 12/18/2018, 11:58 AM

You could also look at the Icecap K1 130. it has a footprint of 7.3" x 5.6". That is the one I am going to use on my new 90 mixed reef.

jbardwel · 01/04/2019, 07:20 AM

I love the Tunze 9012. I have one skimming my 200 gal and 150 gal mixed reefs both with fairly heavy fish load. And even the acros do well. Both are sumpfree in tank setups. Simple and floodfree. Roger at Tunze provides unparalleled customer service. He advised me to go for the dc version as it is more adjustable and more powerful

Reefheart · 01/06/2019, 07:19 PM

Believe or not, I actually managed to squeeze in a Tunze 9410 skimmer into that space. But I had to push the outlet pipe and pump intake close to each other.

LQT · 01/06/2019, 07:28 PM

The Tunze 9410 is one helluva skimmer. Good choice!

Davidb6 · 01/06/2019, 07:57 PM

Reef Octopus Classic 110 Space Saver Skimmer - 6x8

Bary · 03/22/2019, 08:50 PM

I'm leaning toward a Deltec myself. 600i or the newer version.

fijisrfr · 03/22/2019, 09:47 PM

Reef octopus 110 space saver
6.1 x 7.87
It’s an awesome skimmer,been using it on my 60 gallon cube for years..

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Bary · 03/22/2019, 10:46 PM

Almost sounds like I should look at the RO 110 space saver!

fijisrfr · 03/23/2019, 12:05 AM

It’s a great skimmer!

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Nrdau · 04/12/2019, 06:45 AM

I loved my tunze skimmer

12/16/2018, 05:56 PM	#1
Reefheart Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 84	Small footprint skimmers After doing some research into small footprint skimmers to fit my small sump, I came across a few options: 1. Eshopps S-120 2. Deltec 600i/SC1351 3. Tunze 9012 Any comments between these 3 or any other better alternatives within the price range that I missed? Cheers.

12/16/2018, 06:28 PM	#3
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	How big is your tank? __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

12/16/2018, 07:50 PM	#5
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	Look at the IceCap K2-120. It has a footprint of 5.1”x7” and comes with a standard Sicce PSK-200 needlewheeel pump. Also constructed of thick cast acrylic and titanium screws. Don’t pay attention to its ratings as I t has a 4 inch or so diameter body so it would be perfectly sized for a heavily stocked 50 gallon tank IMO. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge Last edited by LQT; 12/16/2018 at 07:56 PM.

12/17/2018, 06:22 PM	#6
robert s b. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Elk Grove, Ca. Posts: 1,930	RO Classic 110-s Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk __________________ Robert Current Tank Info: 300G DD, Edge 80g Frag Tank

01/04/2019, 07:20 AM	#10
jbardwel Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 104	Tunze 9012 I love the Tunze 9012. I have one skimming my 200 gal and 150 gal mixed reefs both with fairly heavy fish load. And even the acros do well. Both are sumpfree in tank setups. Simple and floodfree. Roger at Tunze provides unparalleled customer service. He advised me to go for the dc version as it is more adjustable and more powerful __________________ Jim

12/16/2018, 06:26 PM	#2
eutimio Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 102	Add Aquamaxx WS-1. Great little skimmer.

12/17/2018, 09:44 PM	#7
Reefheart Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 84	Thanks for all the suggestions! Seem like there is a decent number of options to consider

12/17/2018, 11:30 PM	#8
Seasidenj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 55	Deltec is a great skimmer used one in my small setup and one dialed in no problems

12/18/2018, 11:58 AM	#9
afish70 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 688	You could also look at the Icecap K1 130. it has a footprint of 7.3" x 5.6". That is the one I am going to use on my new 90 mixed reef.

01/06/2019, 07:19 PM	#11
Reefheart Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 84	Believe or not, I actually managed to squeeze in a Tunze 9410 skimmer into that space. But I had to push the outlet pipe and pump intake close to each other.

01/06/2019, 07:28 PM	#12
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	The Tunze 9410 is one helluva skimmer. Good choice! __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

01/06/2019, 07:57 PM	#13
Davidb6 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savanah Ga Posts: 770	Reef Octopus Classic 110 Space Saver Skimmer - 6x8

03/22/2019, 08:50 PM	#14
Bary Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 51	I'm leaning toward a Deltec myself. 600i or the newer version.

03/22/2019, 09:47 PM	#15
fijisrfr Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 594	Reef octopus 110 space saver 6.1 x 7.87 It’s an awesome skimmer,been using it on my 60 gallon cube for years.. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

03/22/2019, 10:46 PM	#16
Bary Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 51	Almost sounds like I should look at the RO 110 space saver!

03/23/2019, 12:05 AM	#17
fijisrfr Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 594	It’s a great skimmer! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

04/12/2019, 06:45 AM	#18
Nrdau Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 50	I loved my tunze skimmer