Can anyone suggest an in sump skimmer for me?

[snow1]

Ya I would like to buy a skimmer used if I could and save some coin. I'll look into your suggestions.

[Myka]

I would also suggest you look for something used. Personally, I wouldn't suggest you go down from a Vertex. If you don't want to or can't spend the money on a decent quality skimmer like Vertex or EuroReef that will fit your tank size I would suggest you just use the small Vertex you have now, and save your money until the right deal comes along or you can save up enough money. Imo, if you got a lesser quality but bigger skimmer you wouldn't be any further ahead in actual skimmer capability. Generally, the cheaper the skimmer the greater volume the manufacturer will claim it can function. The better brands will suggest a volume that is much closer to actual ability. However, personally I always practice and suggest to others that you buy a decent quality skimmer that is rated for 50-100% more volume than what your set up is. For instance, I have a EuroReef RS-180 on my 90 gallon reef. I wouldn't want anything less. I would suggest either a Vertex IN-250 or EuroReef RS-250 for your reef, although I'm not totally sure on dimensions for you. Of course something is always better than nothing. Do what you can do, and make the best of it.

[Tetrarch]

The Octopus Extreme 250 might be a good choice for your tank at a pretty reasonable price.

[snow1]

So the space I have to work with here is:
11.5" L
10.75" W
and anthing under 24" in height I can work with.

Problem is I don't think a skimmer for a 200g+ tank exists with that small of a base.
Does anyone have suggestions?

All the skimmers mentioned above are to long or wide...

[Ron99]

You might want to consider an external skimmer. Your in sump space is really small and I doubt you'll find one rated for 200G to fit in there.

[Madreefer]

The Bubbleking Mini 180 will fit and works awesome. Only rated for 180 but supposedly works better if pushed beyond it's rating. You should be able to pick a used one up for around $700. But they don't come around that often. Keep the one you have for now until you find a good deal.

[ferret]

The bubbleking skimmers are good but not for the mini models. Don't waste money on the mini to handle a system of 200 gal.

[Lance]

Originally Posted by snow1

So the space I have to work with here is:
11.5" L
10.75" W
and anthing under 24" in height I can work with.

Problem is I don't think a skimmer for a 200g+ tank exists with that small of a base.
Does anyone have suggestions?

All the skimmers mentioned above are to long or wide...

Check out the Bubble Magus line. Some of them have small footprints.

[Skimmerking]

yuppers 220 cone will do the Job.

[snow1]

Originally Posted by Skimmer King

yuppers 220 cone will do the Job.

Thanks but I found my skimmer already.