skimmer selection

Apr 07, 2014

Jason wrote

Hi, I'm looking at upgrading my skimmer on fly 175 gallon reef tank and wanted to know what skimmer you would recommend. It will be going in my sump with is 14.5" wide by 24" long.

Thanks

6 Answers

Apr 07, 2014

Carlos agent wrote

Jason,

I would recommend the following skimmers for your system...

http://www.coralvue.com/prime-200int-protein-skimmer-479
or
http://www.coralvue.com/reef-octopus-sro2000int-super-reef-protein-skimmer

Apr 07, 2014

Jason wrote

I was looking at the SRO2000int skimmer but thought it might be to small for my system so I looked at the SRO3000int skimmer. Would the 3000 be to large for my system?

Thanks,

Apr 07, 2014

Carlos agent wrote

What kind of load are we talking about?

Apr 07, 2014

Jason wrote

Currently I have a yellow tang, blue hippo tang, green chromis, two percula clowns, tailspot blenny, bangai cardinal, some lps, sps, and a few softies. I will be adding a few more fish and a lot more coral in the future.

Thanks,

Apr 07, 2014

Carlos agent wrote

Hmmm, the SRO3000int would still be a stretch on any 175.

Apr 07, 2014

Jason wrote

That's what I wanted to know. I just wanted to make sure that I get the correct size skimmer. I don't want to have to change and get another one right away. I know my tank size is somewhat in the middle of the sizing charts.

Thanks,