Skimmer Suggestion

[frvarugh]

Heyy all, what skimmer do you guys suggest for a heavily stocked 80 gallon tank? ( under $400)

 

[Johnny Spesis]

I like Reef Octopus, here's where you should spend the extra money, get one that handles 120 gal or better, you won't be disappointed. Very easy to clean. You don't have to turn it off to clean collection container

 

[frvarugh]

Thanks for the response

 

[theMeat]

ALL skimmer companies exaggerate about how many gallons they can handle. Many smart people that'v been in the hobby for a while would suggest you match how many gph the skimmer can process, to your return pump's gph. I would say at least half, or more.
Think reef octopus is the best bang for the buck in the biz these days.
https://fragtasticreef.com/filtrati...ef-octopus/reef-octopus-classic-needle-wheel/
Check linky above, good prices. Would go with classic 202 space saver, or classic 225 in sump, but check measurements, and skimmer's water depth to make sure it will work for you. Have put these on many tanks. Like them because they have a small footprint, and are a lot of skimmer for the money.
Here's another thread on the subject https://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/equipment/192497-skimmer-red-sea-reefer-450-90-gallon.html

 

[frvarugh]

Gotcha, thanks for the info

 

[NYreefNoob]

most of these skimmers were used on a heavy stocked 80g system ive owned around 30 skimmers over the last decade plus

https://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/equipment/92405-my-skimmer-thread.html