Head is spinning ( Skimmers)

[michika]

Originally Posted by fooman

I am building a 150 with a 30 gallon sump and i am looking for a in sump skimmer . I know i should spend a lot on the skimmer but i only have between 200 and 400 at the very most . Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated .


Thanks in advance .

Hey Fooman,

Some questions for you;

- What kind of tank are you shooting for? Fish only? Reef?
- What kind of space do you have in your sump for a skimmer?
- Do you have any other limitations? E.g. height, needs a drain, etc.

Sounds like you probably need a reasonably sized skimmer with a 150g, now the question becomes how much of a bioload do you think you'll have. Bioload is relatable to skimmer size. E.g. I have a lot of fish, so I run two XL skimmers.

Some other recommendations for you; look for second hand equipment, you can save some big $$ and get into equipment that you normally wouldn't look at. Also do you're OWN research. Its a good habit to get into and it will probably save you in the future a few times.