120 skimmer advice

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  1. Ddubya

    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    was wondering if someone could direct me to a good skimmer for a 120 gal high bioload tank
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You will want a skimmer that is rated for 240 gallons to handle your bioload.

    I have an Eshopps and love it. You would want a PSK-300 to match my recommendation. You might be able to get away with a PSK-200.
     
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    antole Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have a Reef Octopus Extreme XS250 In Sump Skimmer the thing is great it started to skim in a couple of hours and is a beast.
     
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    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    ok just checked out both of those unfortunatley my skimmer section in my sump is too small for either of them but I forgot to mention my sump is already drilled so it can be an out of sump skimmer
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    I've been running an Aquamaxx 250 for a month and love it. The 200 is a bit more compact and shouldn't be too small for you.
     
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    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    not sure if it will fit but an NWB-200 has been on my 120 for about 6 months and I am in LOVE.

    Very affordable.
     
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  9. Toronto_Guy

    Toronto_Guy Fire Shrimp

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    I just added a Bubble Magus NAC-7 to my tank, and I'm very happy with it so far. Excellent value for money.

    I bought it on eBay, and the total cost was about $260 shipped from China. I dropped another $20 on a voltage converter to get it working here, and it was starting to pull skimmate after only a couple of hours of being started.

    It does have a relatively small foot print as well.
     
  10. Zeyphon

    Zeyphon Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I love my Reef Octopus 2000 INT, you might be able to do the sump saver model with a smaller footprint.