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in sump skimmerLighting, Filtration & Other Equipment Specific discussions on aquarium equipment from protein skimmers to water pumps. Which are the best, what they do, and what you might need for your reef aquarium. |
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August 9th, 2008, 02:59 AM
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in sump skimmer
I'm looking at skimmers for the 180 build, and I know little about in sump models. I hear great things about the octopus, but to tell you the truth, I don't find my hob octo to perform anywhere near like my remora pro. It always needs to be primed whenever theres a power outage, and doesn't seem to pull out as much junk as the aqua C. Anyways, budget is always an issue with a build this big, so I'm looking for the best bang for the buck, but I don't want garbage. Thanks for the input
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180g reef with 60g sump/fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: one year! Other Intrests: Snowmobiling, fishing and other outdoor activities 
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August 9th, 2008, 04:12 PM
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Re: in sump skimmer
Ive heard amazing things about the octopus and thats what everybody has recommended.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 getting started, 24 Gallon Nanocube. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: jan 08 Other Intrests: Paintball, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Beer
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August 9th, 2008, 05:02 PM
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Re: in sump skimmer
How much $ do you want to spend?
Anthing under about $350, you won't beat one of the Octo's. Over $350...how much over? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 reef, mostly SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: close to 20 years
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August 9th, 2008, 11:19 PM
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Re: in sump skimmer
Say, under 500.......350 would be better if it performs decently.............
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180g reef with 60g sump/fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: one year! Other Intrests: Snowmobiling, fishing and other outdoor activities
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August 11th, 2008, 01:58 AM
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Re: in sump skimmer
I love my Bermuda look into a BPS-5c or BPS-8c
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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August 11th, 2008, 06:08 AM
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Re: in sump skimmer
ccCapt has given you the two best choices in that price range, nothing else is really competing in that price range. The MSX 250 would be the best of those two for a 180 gallon tank as it has a 10" skimmer body. A skimmer with a 8" body is better suited for tanks under 150 gallons.
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Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens Current Aquarium(s) Description: Lee-Mar Starphire SPS 110 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years Other Intrests: Beer, Reefs, Cycling
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