Skimmer size

[Palmer]

I'm looking at setting up a 60 Gallon cube system with a 20 G sump. I wanted to use a Tunze skimmer but I wasnt sure whether I should get the nano 9002 or the Doc 9005. I think the nano is specified for 55 G and the 9005 is for 55-528 G. Since I will have live rock in the tank (approx. 60 lbs) and the sump will not be completely full I wasn't sure if the Nano would be okay?

thoughts?

thanks!

Palmer

[xtreme]

I think the 52-528g is referring to Tunze's whole line of skimmers. Looks like the 9005 is rated for up to 100g. I don't have any experience with Tunze skimmers but generally speaking bigger is better.

[Palmer]

I think the 52-528g is referring to Tunze's whole line of skimmers. Looks like the 9005 is rated for up to 100g. I don't have any experience with Tunze skimmers but generally speaking bigger is better.

Thanks for pointing that out I didn't catch that it was on the specs for the 9005 but it makes sense that one skimmer wouldn't have that wide of an application.

[Richer]

+1 bigger is better

The 9002 is kind of small... I don't think it'll be a good long term choice for your tank. I bought one for my 15 gallon + 10 gallon sump. Right now I'd hesitate to put it on a larger system... but to be honest, the system isn't up and running yet, so I might eat my words ;)

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/Rich_777/aquarium/DSCF1961-1.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/Rich_777/aquarium/DSCF1963-2.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x168/Rich_777/aquarium/DSCF1965-3.jpg

That's a 1" bulkhead for size reference.

How about a 9010? There's one FS right now...

http://canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=56383

[fencer]

A good guideline is get one that is rated to 2x the total gallons of your system

[Myka]

Yes, remember that what a skimmer is rated for is the MAX. A lot of people get a 180 gallon tank, and think a skimmer that is good for 180 gallons is a perfect choice. That doesn't make any sense at all. I like to stay about 30% from the rating. So for your tank which total volume will probably be about 70 gallons (assuming the sump half full), you would do well with a skimmr rated for 100 or so gallons. I think you may be happier with an EuroReef RS-100 or a Vertex IN-100 instead of the Tunze 9005 though. I'm not a fan of the Tunze skimmers (other than the Nano does a good job on small tanks).

[Palmer]

Thanks for the info everyone. I guess going for the a larger skimmer is the best way to go.

Myka- thanks for the recommendations, I will have to check the other two out. Is there something specific you do not like about the Tunze? Is it that it does not produce as much "skimate" (I believe that is a word!) as compared to the other brands?

Palmer

[fencer]

Now is it going to be needlewheel or beckett ?

[shrimpchips]

The nano skimmer barely handles my ~28g system - you'll definitely want a bigger skimmer.

[globaldesigns]

If interested, I have a Tunze 9010 for sell, it only has 4 months on it.

If interested, PM me an offer... It is mint shape