Setting up my 180.

matrixpb03 · 09/01/2008, 09:42 PM

I just bought a 180 and plan on setting it up over the next month. But have a few questions. I plan on going with octopus extreme 200 or 250 for a skimmer. Is this a good choice? Will the 200 be fine? I plan on using a 30g or a 50g for the sump. All I am going to have in it are 2 heaters a skimmer and the returns so I dont need much space. What are the BEST heaters out there? I will have a controller for them but what are the best or what would be good for this sized tank? And I plan on having 2x MAG 7s for the returns. I will have 2 smaller pumps so if one fails then the other will keep the sump running. And same with the heaters. So what are your ideas for skimmers and heaters? I want the skimmer to be as quiet as it can.

Dyraxe · 09/01/2008, 10:14 PM

good skimmer for the money, and ebo jager are the best heaters imo

kodyboy · 09/02/2008, 06:22 AM

octo extremes are good skimmers, but I like C&C skimmers slightly better, for the same money better build quality and air draw with pinwheels and no mesh issues.
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matrixpb03 · 09/02/2008, 08:22 PM

Any other opinions on skimmers and heaters? This will be a full blown SPS tank. With a normal sized bioload.

NealNano · 09/02/2008, 09:22 PM

Great skimmers, you will like the Octopus price build and performance. I would get a bigger sump ofr a 180. I would go with a 55 at least but a 75 gallon would be ideal.

Jay180reef · 09/02/2008, 10:30 PM

I have an Octo external recirculating skimmer on my 180, love it. It was a great price and it's designed really well.

For heaters, I've got 2 Jalli 500W Titanium heaters($39 each) /controllers ($25 each). They work great.

matrixpb03 · 09/03/2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by NealNano
Great skimmers, you will like the Octopus price build and performance. I would get a bigger sump ofr a 180. I would go with a 55 at least but a 75 gallon would be ideal.

I tried a 40long and I could not even get that in. So it will have to be under 48". Would it work if I had 2x 30 gals or something like that. The tank has 2 overflows so could I have one drain go into one of the sump and the other in the other sump and have a return in each one? So it would be like having a sump for each overflow.

matrixpb03 · 09/03/2008, 05:46 PM

Something like this, 2 smaller sump rather then 1 larger.

09/01/2008, 09:42 PM	#1
matrixpb03 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 325	Setting up my 180. I just bought a 180 and plan on setting it up over the next month. But have a few questions. I plan on going with octopus extreme 200 or 250 for a skimmer. Is this a good choice? Will the 200 be fine? I plan on using a 30g or a 50g for the sump. All I am going to have in it are 2 heaters a skimmer and the returns so I dont need much space. What are the BEST heaters out there? I will have a controller for them but what are the best or what would be good for this sized tank? And I plan on having 2x MAG 7s for the returns. I will have 2 smaller pumps so if one fails then the other will keep the sump running. And same with the heaters. So what are your ideas for skimmers and heaters? I want the skimmer to be as quiet as it can.

09/02/2008, 06:22 AM	#3
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	octo extremes are good skimmers, but I like C&C skimmers slightly better, for the same money better build quality and air draw with pinwheels and no mesh issues. Your post is in violation of the terms and conditions of use of this web site and has been edited. Further violations will result in revocation of your posting privileges. Last edited by billsreef; 09/02/2008 at 03:13 PM.

09/02/2008, 10:30 PM	#6
Jay180reef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 431	I have an Octo external recirculating skimmer on my 180, love it. It was a great price and it's designed really well. For heaters, I've got 2 Jalli 500W Titanium heaters($39 each) /controllers ($25 each). They work great. __________________ Jay Current Tank Info: 180G reef, 2x45G sumps, 45G fuge, MH lights w/T5s, ReefOcto skmr, Barracuda pump, Magnum powerheads

09/01/2008, 10:14 PM	#2
Dyraxe Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,606	good skimmer for the money, and ebo jager are the best heaters imo

09/02/2008, 08:22 PM	#4
matrixpb03 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 325	Any other opinions on skimmers and heaters? This will be a full blown SPS tank. With a normal sized bioload.

09/02/2008, 09:22 PM	#5
NealNano Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 764	Great skimmers, you will like the Octopus price build and performance. I would get a bigger sump ofr a 180. I would go with a 55 at least but a 75 gallon would be ideal.

09/03/2008, 05:46 PM	#8
matrixpb03 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 325	Something like this, 2 smaller sump rather then 1 larger.