View Full Version : Skimmer for 700 gal tank?
secretweapons22
Sun, 6th Sep 2009, 05:15 PM
I need to find a skimmer that will work on a 600 gal tank with around 100gal sump. Only one hitch, it cannot be over 31in high in total. I am having a very hard time finding one, anyone have any ideas?
The tank will house 2 small sharks an eel and sting ray. A few corals will be housed in the tank. So it will have a fair amound of bio load.
Any ideas will be great, the tank is already up and running, so before you say "raise the tank a little bit". I would if I could. There is also not alot of room in the sump area, so I might have to get 2 smaller skimmers in place of one monster skimmer.
aquasport24
Sun, 6th Sep 2009, 05:25 PM
Try Reefcentral.com , Large Tank Discussion. There alot of big tanks and big idea there. Two Octopus Extreme 300's or 350 pro are an't bad either. The pro's w/ 2 skimmer is that you always have one running just incase the other stop. The con's is you have alot of pumps running at onces which takes alot energy and make alot of heat.
BIGBIRD123
Sun, 6th Sep 2009, 08:09 PM
There are several brands of skimmers out there that make large low-profile skimmers. They are not cheap.
Here's one if money isn't a problem...
http://www.saltysupply.com/Bubble-King-DeLuxe-400-Internal-p/bk4000.htm
secretweapons22
Sun, 6th Sep 2009, 09:41 PM
Wow, little much... Thanks though. Not gonna have SPS so the water doesn't have to be perfect. Plus I am adding a 50 fuge, and a 30-50 gal area to hold a DSB and rubble.
BIGBIRD123
Sun, 6th Sep 2009, 10:07 PM
I'll measure mine. It is for a 600g system and is made by Reef Octopus and runs about $700.
secretweapons22
Sun, 6th Sep 2009, 11:45 PM
Thanks. I am starting to think I will have to go with 2 smaller skimmers, due to space in the sump. Maybe two skimmers rated at around 300-400 Gal. What yall think?
Gseclipse02
Mon, 7th Sep 2009, 12:15 AM
what all are u keeping in the tank ???
secretweapons22
Mon, 7th Sep 2009, 12:35 AM
2 sharks, eel, stingray, few corals. no SPS
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