What skimmer to use for a 100 gallon reef tank

[Fishfreak1]

Hi everyone I'm new to AA and I want to get into saltwater aquariums and I need to know what skimmer to use on a 100 gallon tank with a sump system

 

[Fishfreak1]

What do you guys think about reef octopus skimmers?

 

[Fishfreak1]

What do u guys think?
Anyone?

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

I have a reef octo BH-1000 and love it. It's a HOB tho, so I can't really let you know about it's sump
performance... Very good quality skimmers tho

 

[Fishfreak1]

What size would you recommend for 100gallon the 6" needle pin wheel for $199 recommended for 150 gallons or the 8" needle pin wheel for $279 its recommended for 250 gallon tanks

 

[Fishfreak1]

????????

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Never hurts to go bigger...

 

[Fishfreak1]

What would you go? Do you think the 199 will still keep my tank clean?

 

[Fishfreak1]

Is their a rule for skimmer like you need at least 2x your tank size skimmer or is that just with filters

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

My BH1000 is rated for 100 gallons, my tank is 55

 

[daney90]

+1 above. I have octo reef skimmer rated for 150gal n my 55 works like a champ

 

[danbstrong]

+1 above. I have octo reef skimmer rated for 150gal n my 55 works like a champ

I have reef octo rated for 600g on my 250g lol bigger the better imo

 

[daney90]

I have reef octo rated for 600g on my 250g lol bigger the better imo

Exactly!! Lol