New skimmer

Can I have some opinion on what protein skimmer to purchase for my 55 gallon tank

 

Octopus NW-110 is great. I can't comment on any others as I have not used any other skimmers.

 

This is the review i did on my skimmer i bought for my 55g reef.
http://www.3reef.com/forums/protein-skimmers/vertex-100-review-63499.html
i would recommend it.

 

I-Tech model 100

Best skimmer on the market for an awesome Price

Reef Central Online Community - I-Tech Skimmer Club .



Model 100 Cone Skimmer

Cone Base: 6”
Cone Neck: 2 ¾”
Overall Height: 21 ½” (needs an extra ½” clearance for cup removal)
Footprint without pump: 8 ¾” x 6 ½”
Recommended Pumps: DAS EX-1 (AquaBee 2000/1) or ASM Sedra 3500
Inlet: female ¾” PVC pipe socket
Recommended water level: 5 ¼” to 6 ¾” (a stable water level will increase performance and decrease adjustments)


Recommended pumps (pick one)

DAS EX-1 (AquaBee 2000/1)

Needle-wheel impeller

Skimmer and pump footprint: 10 ¾” x 8 ¾”

Airdraw: At startup ~360 lph @ 9w in 6 ¼” depth of water. As the skimmer and pump “break in” I’ve had reports of up to 420 lph.
The Aquabee and this body work very well together, it is the preferred motor. RC's January 2009 TOTM is using the first prototype to this version. Unfortunately, I cannot provide the pump but it can be purchased online from any D.A.S. vendor. The linked pump will need to be slightly modified for use on the model 100. Instructions can be found here .

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ASM Sedra 3500

Needle-wheel impeller

Skimmer and pump footprint: 11 ½” x 8 ¾”

Airdraw: ~350 lph (with restrictor) @ 23w in 6 ¼” depth of water.
While effective, the Sedra 3500's air to water ratio is not the best. This means that micro bubbles will escape from the body during operation. If you have a baffled sump they should not be an issue. To eliminate the microbubbles a modification to reduce the pump suction inlet can be performed. Unfortunately, this also slightly decreases performance. Instructions can be found here.

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Tunze 9410.04 Hydrofoamer

Needle-wheel impeller
Skimmer and pump footprint: TBA
Airdraw: ~480 lph at 12 watts in 6 1/4" of water.
Tunze 9410.04 MSRP $152.17 (Includes pump, needle wheel and venturi) There may need to alteration of the pricing due to extra costs incurred making the pumps compatible with the bodies.

 

do you have a sump? or must this be a hob skimmer

 

how about AquaC Remora Hang-On Protein Skimmer w/ Drain Fitting + Maxi-Jet 1200 Pump

 

No sump

 

well remora always a standard back a couple years ago but now i here more people recommend octopus's more.

 

i was just looking at the octopus, but that needs to go under the tank...yes? not handing on the back...not sure

 

octos have hob forms too, HOB Octopus Skimmers