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Newbies to Reefing If you are new to reefing and have any questions from setup to stocking this is your place to ask questions.

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Old May 10th, 2008, 02:58 AM
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Does this Skimmer fit my needs?

For a 75 gal mixed reef setup, would this skimmer(the one rated for 125gal) be considered poor,alright,good,great?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...4&pcatid=13924

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Old May 10th, 2008, 03:03 AM
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Re: Does this Skimmer fit my needs?

Its an acceptable skimmer you would nothing spectacular but it would work.

This one would be a better choice IMO
http://www.dtpetsupplies.com/catalog...ucts _id=6246

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Re: Does this Skimmer fit my needs?

I've never used one, but most people that have one recommend them. It certainly is a good skimmer for the price.
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Re: Does this Skimmer fit my needs?

ryang thats a nice looking skimmer, is it for designed for in sump??

biff, were you talking about my choice or ryan's??

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Re: Does this Skimmer fit my needs?

She was talking about the one you posted, I think its an in sump skimmer that I posted, not positive. Trusted brand with applicable size

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Re: Does this Skimmer fit my needs?

I was talking about your choice, Heavy.
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Re: Does this Skimmer fit my needs?

oh ok biff, but i think i like the one ryan pointed out to me now. Due to the fact that its rated for more an extra 30 gallons and its a little cheaper. And isnt octopus a great brand??

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Re: Does this Skimmer fit my needs?

i have heard coralife skimmers are junk but dont take my word on it, i've never used one. Are you planning on a reef setup? Just remember you get what you pay for, and sometimes you pay more for what you get.

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Re: Does this Skimmer fit my needs?

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oh ok biff, but i think i like the one ryan pointed out to me now. Due to the fact that its rated for more an extra 30 gallons and its a little cheaper. And isnt octopus a great brand??
Octopus changed there name from ASM (the skimmer i have and there no good) but supposedly there being built better now, just what i've heard.

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Re: Does this Skimmer fit my needs?

Coralife skimmers are good once they're broken in. Mine picks up lots of crap. I have to empty tthe cup at least three times a week. I'm planning on adding a tubing and having it fill a jug but hasn't done it yet.

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