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October 5th, 2008, 02:16 AM
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Skimmer opinions
Looking to upgrade the skimmer I have.
Please give me a few ideas. Looking to spend around $200 or less. I know everyone loves the Octo. Which ones should I be looking at? Any other ideas for this price range? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 165g Reef, 50g sump w/fuge, Metal halides. 75g Planted Freshwter. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4yrs 
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October 5th, 2008, 02:25 AM
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Re: Skimmer opinions
Like you said, the reef octo is good in that range. You may even be able to find a cheap Euro Reef. Look at the octo DNW-150 or something.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150g, 24g,8g Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 1 Year Other Intrests: Computers, Robotics
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October 5th, 2008, 02:31 AM
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Re: Skimmer opinions
Octo extreme 200, I paid 349 canadian new. Is this for your 165? You are going to have a tough time finding a skimmer for that under 200, but I can tell you the 200 is a beast
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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October 5th, 2008, 02:34 AM
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Re: Skimmer opinions
The only Octopus skimmers under two Benjamins are the needlewheel and HOB models.Both are a little underrated for a 165 gallon system.Maybe the recirculating model($180) will work on a lightly stocked tank.
The mesh wheel Octo rated for your system runs around $300.That's the one I would recommend.Somebody recently just got one on this site but my mine is running blank,who was it,again?
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October 5th, 2008, 02:34 AM
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Re: Skimmer opinions
Okay,it was Melonbob.
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October 5th, 2008, 02:35 AM
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Re: Skimmer opinions
buy used... its cheaper.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150g, 24g,8g Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 1 Year Other Intrests: Computers, Robotics
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October 5th, 2008, 02:38 AM
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Re: Skimmer opinions
defiantly hit craigslist, if you cant you might just have to pony up the extra little cash and buy a skimmer that is rated for your 165 or a little more. with skimmers you defiantly get what you pay for
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October 5th, 2008, 09:22 PM
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Re: Skimmer opinions
What do you think of the Coralife 220?? 2Drs has it for $208.
Any thoughts? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 165g Reef, 50g sump w/fuge, Metal halides. 75g Planted Freshwter. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4yrs
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October 5th, 2008, 09:40 PM
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Re: Skimmer opinions
That would be the absolute base skimmer for a tank that size imho. You can make it work, but they are apparantly finicky. I'd go with one of the octos first. It's a bit more for the extreme 200, but I literally plugged it in and haven't touched it since
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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October 5th, 2008, 09:42 PM
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Re: Skimmer opinions
Looking at the specs on the Octo 200 I would have to run it externally or another large skimmer externally. This changes things a little. I have space to run one externally. What do you suggest?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 165g Reef, 50g sump w/fuge, Metal halides. 75g Planted Freshwter. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4yrs
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