protein skimmers

[paindocc]

http://www.marineandreef.com/Coralife_220_Skimmer_Coralife_Super_Skimmer_220_p/res33004.htm">http://www.marineandreef.com/Coralife_220_Skimmer_Coralife_Super_Skimmer_220_p/res33004.htm</a>

I have a 220 gallon tank...thinking about this skimmer anyone have this skimmer or thoughts?

 

[tnyga]

i doubt you will be happy.... look for someone here for a nive used one

 

[paindocc]

really! why is that no good? I saw good reviews

 

[enderg60]

that skimmer is good for a 100g maybe. The ratings they use for filters are like the EPA estimated MPG for cars. You will NEVER see those numbers.

If you put 3-5 small fish and a few corals yeah that will be fine, but who does that? Go bigger, much bigger.

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

I can't speak to the 220 although I've owned 2 and never got to use them. I have however used the 125 on a 92g with 6 fish, LR, and a bunch of coral and it did fine. I do believe that there are probably better units on the market though. My Red Sea Berlin model actually outskims the 125 model.

Are you looking for in-sump or external?

 

[mockery]

depending on your budget the super reef octopus line are suppose to be great skimmer. Might check them out!

 

[william1]

+1 Reef octopus

 

[paindocc]

great advice!

 

[jaustin]

Coral life skimmers are garbage. Spend your money on a quality skimmer and you won't have to re-buy one later on. Reef Octo skimmers are grea! If you can get your hands on one of the Super Reef Octopus skimmers you won't regret it.

 

[jeffmuse]

Mockery;489983 wrote: depending on your budget the super reef octopus line are suppose to be great skimmer. Might check them out!

+2 reef octopus!