richbaker38
New Member
Greetings to all:
I am working on a design for a reef tank and need some no-nonsense advice from experienced reefers. I find myself stuck on the decision for a protein skimmer, which will dictate the configuration of my sump. This is my first saltwater build after years of keeping fresh water, and I would appreciate any advice from the forum. In short the plan is a 125 gallon display with a 55 gallon sump, this decision has taken a lot of thought as I know bigger is always better, this is the biggest tank I can swing in terms of budget and space. I plan to start with Fish and Live Rock however, I do have a desire to keep and grow coral eventually.
I know from experience in fresh water to upsize filtration, and I am looking at skimmers suited for 150 to 200 gallons. The question is what are the differences between manufactures, what should I consider other than manufacture ratings?
Best Regards,
Rich
I am working on a design for a reef tank and need some no-nonsense advice from experienced reefers. I find myself stuck on the decision for a protein skimmer, which will dictate the configuration of my sump. This is my first saltwater build after years of keeping fresh water, and I would appreciate any advice from the forum. In short the plan is a 125 gallon display with a 55 gallon sump, this decision has taken a lot of thought as I know bigger is always better, this is the biggest tank I can swing in terms of budget and space. I plan to start with Fish and Live Rock however, I do have a desire to keep and grow coral eventually.
I know from experience in fresh water to upsize filtration, and I am looking at skimmers suited for 150 to 200 gallons. The question is what are the differences between manufactures, what should I consider other than manufacture ratings?
Best Regards,
Rich