protein skimmer advice!!

[doma25]

I need a new protein skimmer for my 150 gallon dual overflow tank with a 55 gallon sump.


My reef octopus 2000 sss pump died and I need a skimmer asap.


I'd prefer to spend less the $500. What do you recommend.

 

[doma25]

I have a nice large chamber in my sump for the skimmer. So I could accommodate a fairly large machine. I still would prefer one that is on the smaller side but enough power to control a fish tank

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

Skimz sk 181
$379.00
Up to 320 gal.

In stock at reefers direct with free shipping. However other companies have it , that's just 1

 

[pauliwalnuts]

My reef octopus 2000 sss pump died and I need a skimmer asap.

Is this pump the old bubble blaster pump model? Cause I believe they have new replacement pumps for these skimmers.
Also, have you tried calling CoralVue to see if there is anything that could be done about your situation? If you did, what did they say? Curious to hear what their feed back was.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Skimz sk 181
Up to 320 gal.

That's not what they list in their website. I believe 750 litres is about 187 Gallons.
http://www.skimz.sg/products/protein_skimmers/kone_subpage/sk181.html

 

[doma25]

thanks

I appreciate the quick responses.

I currently have the skimz protein skimmer in my online shopping cart and will purchase it tmw afternoon if Coralvue doesn't get back to me. I emailed them this morning and we will see what happens.

I am hoping they will just replace the pump!

 

[doma25]

I will keep you updated on the support.

 

[doma25]

I appreciate the advice!

I reached out to Coralvue and I am sending my pump out to be looked at. They said if its repairable they will fix it, If not they will replace it.

I guess my tank will have no skimmer for a couple of weeks ;-/

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Reduce on the amount you're feeding, do weekly water changes, and open a window on cooler nights for oxygenation. I've ran my system a couple of times skimmer-less for several weeks and things were ok. The only thing I really noticed was a little drop on the PH.

 

[stevemason]

Asm g3 mint $150 firm pick up in Medford ny or ship

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

Your right , pauly the website has the wrong specs for the 181

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Hahaha. So where are you getting the correct specs from?

 

[doma25]

i will heed the advice. I will keep updated regarding coralvue.