Which skimmer for my 210 gallon

mobert · 02/16/2016, 07:40 PM

Which skimmer should I get for my 210 gallon tank. I have maybe 65 fishes---60 of which are clownfishes.

I am considering an Emerald 39 Trigger Sump:
http://www.triggersys.com/test/emerald-specs/
It says the skimmer section is 14″ x 15.5″
Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Utmost importance is quiet operation.
Thanks,
Mona

biecacka · 02/16/2016, 10:04 PM

I am guessing the double cone 200 or 250 would work great for your system. The supermarin might be too big I think. I would go with the dc200 as it is a beast of a skimmer. I use it on my 240 with 30 fish and it handles it easily.
I am sure scott will chime in soon tho and give the expert advice.

Corey

mobert · 02/16/2016, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biecacka

I am guessing the double cone 200 or 250 would work great for your system. The supermarin might be too big I think. I would go with the dc200 as it is a beast of a skimmer. I use it on my 240 with 30 fish and it handles it easily.
I am sure scott will chime in soon tho and give the expert advice.

Corey

Corey,
Thanks for the input. Do you think the DC200 would fit in a 14"x15.5" space? The footprint of the skimmer says 320mm x 400mm which translates to 12.6 x 15.75". I was hoping it might fit in at an angle.

biecacka · 02/16/2016, 10:54 PM

You might be able to get the dc180. Not sure of its footprint. But it might work on the setup, and it'll have to work! Which is what we buy them for. I considered it for my setup. I'm not sure if the skimmer will fit at an angle. If you'd like, I can measure mine for you. Is it possible to ask them to make your skimmer section a tad bit bigger?

Corey

juzz.raath · 02/17/2016, 05:20 AM

That is a stunning tank.

Ps. I know nothing about which skimmer. ☺

slief · 02/17/2016, 09:56 AM

Beautiful tank!! I would suggest the Double Cone 200 for your setup. It would be perfect in terms of size and load. These skimmers are virtually silent so noise won't be an issue. You should be able to fit it in on an angle. Worst case, you could trim 1/4"-1/2" off the rubber/silicone tube that goes between the pump and skimmer body to reduce the foot print.

Jade5051 · 02/17/2016, 10:41 AM

Sooooooooooo many clowns!!

mobert · 02/17/2016, 01:38 PM

Thanks everyone!

02/16/2016, 07:40 PM	#1
mobert Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Gatos, California Posts: 2,574	Which skimmer for my 210 gallon Which skimmer should I get for my 210 gallon tank. I have maybe 65 fishes---60 of which are clownfishes. I am considering an Emerald 39 Trigger Sump: http://www.triggersys.com/test/emerald-specs/ It says the skimmer section is 14″ x 15.5″ Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Utmost importance is quiet operation. Thanks, Mona

02/17/2016, 09:56 AM	#6
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	Beautiful tank!! I would suggest the Double Cone 200 for your setup. It would be perfect in terms of size and load. These skimmers are virtually silent so noise won't be an issue. You should be able to fit it in on an angle. Worst case, you could trim 1/4"-1/2" off the rubber/silicone tube that goes between the pump and skimmer body to reduce the foot print. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

02/17/2016, 10:41 AM	#7
Jade5051 That guy... Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,218	Sooooooooooo many clowns!! __________________ The dream that is now a memory - http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550891

02/16/2016, 10:04 PM	#2
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	I am guessing the double cone 200 or 250 would work great for your system. The supermarin might be too big I think. I would go with the dc200 as it is a beast of a skimmer. I use it on my 240 with 30 fish and it handles it easily. I am sure scott will chime in soon tho and give the expert advice. Corey

02/16/2016, 10:54 PM	#4
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	You might be able to get the dc180. Not sure of its footprint. But it might work on the setup, and it'll have to work! Which is what we buy them for. I considered it for my setup. I'm not sure if the skimmer will fit at an angle. If you'd like, I can measure mine for you. Is it possible to ask them to make your skimmer section a tad bit bigger? Corey

02/17/2016, 05:20 AM	#5
juzz.raath Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 99	That is a stunning tank. Ps. I know nothing about which skimmer. ☺

02/17/2016, 01:38 PM	#8
mobert Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Gatos, California Posts: 2,574	Thanks everyone!