"Newbie" here. Hello!!

Hey gang! Im only about 9 months into the saltwater aquarium thing and have a lot to learn. Would like to be able to rely on some of you all for information if you don't mind.
I have a 150 gallon aquarium that is set up and running as we speak.

 

Welcome to 3Reef!!

You came to the right place, we love helping each other.

Did you have any questions in particular right now?

Make sure you start a tank thread here, and we love pictures!!

 

Would you put a Eshopps' PSK-150 on a 150 gallon aquarium or go BIGGER and go with the PSK 200??

 

The 150 is only rated up to 150g. Which unfortunately means it is better for a smaller system. If your bioload is small, and you plan to keep it that way, It would work. If you like fish and want more than just a few, i would go bigger.

In the Eshopps line i would actually go for the PSK-300. It would allow for a higher bioload.

 

Welcome, mdbostwick has nailed it. The hobby rating for skimmers is highly debated and pretty much expected to buy a bigger than needed skimmer. It's also because we like to push limits and having a little extra wiggle room is a good safety net to have.

For example, I have a skimmer rated for 150g and I probably barely have 100g in my total system, after rocks etc.

What else do you have going on? What are you trying to do? And yes yes, more pictures!

 

Agree Zesty. My skimmer is rated for 120 i think and i have about 60g total volume.