good protein skimmer for 75g - 100g tank?

hamiltonguy · 01/28/2009, 06:26 PM

I'm setting up an either 75g or 100g in the next couple months and i have NO idea whatsoever for what skimmer to get. There are too many out there and I've heard good and bad about many. So far I've narrowed down to Octopus (no idea what models fits 75-100g), Vertex IN-100, Coralife (w.e model for 75-100), Aqua C Remora (w.e model for 75-100), or DAS.

I've seen Deltec skimmers but well don't really feel like digging a hole in wallet.

any suggestions?

NirvanaFan · 01/28/2009, 06:28 PM

I've got a NW-200 in my 75g tank and am happy with it.

Sisterlimonpot · 01/28/2009, 06:31 PM

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cdbias2 · 01/28/2009, 06:42 PM

There are plenty of great ones out there.
Euroreef, Octopus, Lifereef, Deltec - and not in that order.
Just dont try and skimp on a skimmer.(or your lighting)

hamiltonguy · 01/28/2009, 06:55 PM

Well I definitely don't want to skimp on either. As for lighting, I'm thinking of getting either 6x54w or 8x54w Sunlight Supply T5 TEK lighting. And as for the skimmer, i definitely want to get a good one, but a good Deltec skimmer costs $1000+ and being a student, I can't afford that much. But I'm leaning towards and Octopus skimmer.

Has anyone had experience with DAS skimmers. With these skimmers, especially, I've read a lot of good and bad.

cdbias2 · 01/28/2009, 07:13 PM

Some people sell skimmers made out of extruded acrylic instead of cast acrylic. That's why they cost a lot less.
I prefer cast because it's easier to clean and doesn't get hazy after awhile.

hamiltonguy · 01/28/2009, 07:32 PM

I believe I thanked you in the overflow/return pump thread as well :P but thanks again for the help cdbias2 and everyone else.

patsfan1130 · 01/28/2009, 07:42 PM

Of the skimmers you listed I would go with an Octo

Fish_wiz2 · 01/28/2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by patsfan1130
Of the skimmers you listed I would go with an Octo

Yep, same here. just do some simple mods and them them rip! my NW-150 is "killing" over here

hamiltonguy · 01/28/2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fish_wiz2
Yep, same here. just do some simple mods and them them rip! my NW-150 is "killing" over here

I have gotten the most positive feedback on octopus skimmers. Well then I guess it's decided, I'll go with an Octopus NW-150 as well, seeing as how I will be setting up a 75g tank too (not copying to fish_wiz, just what i had planned already :P).

Thanks again for all the info and advice guys.

bigcity51 · 01/28/2009, 09:07 PM

I put a octopus extreme 200 on my 55g, still breaking in but seems pretty good.

Wgluther · 01/29/2009, 08:42 AM

+1 on the Octo Extreme . I have the MSX 160, basically the same thing, and it works great for me.

THE ROOK · 01/29/2009, 08:51 AM

Octopus/MSX Extreme 200 will give you the ability to upgrade to a larger system w/o having to buy a new skimmer. That will be my next large purchase.

robot2222 · 01/29/2009, 12:40 PM

euro reef rs 80 works perfect no hassels

01/28/2009, 06:26 PM	#1
hamiltonguy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 906	good protein skimmer for 75g - 100g tank? I'm setting up an either 75g or 100g in the next couple months and i have NO idea whatsoever for what skimmer to get. There are too many out there and I've heard good and bad about many. So far I've narrowed down to Octopus (no idea what models fits 75-100g), Vertex IN-100, Coralife (w.e model for 75-100), Aqua C Remora (w.e model for 75-100), or DAS. I've seen Deltec skimmers but well don't really feel like digging a hole in wallet. any suggestions?

01/28/2009, 06:31 PM	#3
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	a __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

01/28/2009, 06:55 PM	#5
hamiltonguy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 906	Well I definitely don't want to skimp on either. As for lighting, I'm thinking of getting either 6x54w or 8x54w Sunlight Supply T5 TEK lighting. And as for the skimmer, i definitely want to get a good one, but a good Deltec skimmer costs $1000+ and being a student, I can't afford that much. But I'm leaning towards and Octopus skimmer. Has anyone had experience with DAS skimmers. With these skimmers, especially, I've read a lot of good and bad. __________________ Knowledge, the only thing that's cheap in this hobby. Current Tank Info: 75G, RO NW-150 Skimmer, MP40W, MP20, 48" 4x54W TEK light, Mag 9.5, TLF 150 Bio Pellet Reactor, JBJ ATO

01/28/2009, 07:32 PM	#7
hamiltonguy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 906	I believe I thanked you in the overflow/return pump thread as well :P but thanks again for the help cdbias2 and everyone else. __________________ Knowledge, the only thing that's cheap in this hobby. Current Tank Info: 75G, RO NW-150 Skimmer, MP40W, MP20, 48" 4x54W TEK light, Mag 9.5, TLF 150 Bio Pellet Reactor, JBJ ATO

01/28/2009, 07:42 PM	#8
patsfan1130 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woburn, Ma Posts: 2,010	Of the skimmers you listed I would go with an Octo __________________ My cat's breath smells like cat food Member of the Boston Reefers Society Current Tank Info: 75g lps, 90g sps, 120g mixed, 180 nem tank, 300g reef, 600g up & coming reef

01/28/2009, 06:28 PM	#2
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,280	I've got a NW-200 in my 75g tank and am happy with it.

01/28/2009, 06:42 PM	#4
cdbias2 Appalachian Reef Society Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alum Creek, WV (No more) Posts: 1,433	There are plenty of great ones out there. Euroreef, Octopus, Lifereef, Deltec - and not in that order. Just dont try and skimp on a skimmer.(or your lighting)

01/28/2009, 07:13 PM	#6
cdbias2 Appalachian Reef Society Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alum Creek, WV (No more) Posts: 1,433	Some people sell skimmers made out of extruded acrylic instead of cast acrylic. That's why they cost a lot less. I prefer cast because it's easier to clean and doesn't get hazy after awhile.

01/28/2009, 09:07 PM	#11
bigcity51 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 35	I put a octopus extreme 200 on my 55g, still breaking in but seems pretty good.

01/29/2009, 08:42 AM	#12
Wgluther Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 106	+1 on the Octo Extreme . I have the MSX 160, basically the same thing, and it works great for me. __________________ Bill Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't. Pete Seeger Current Tank Info: 90gl RR custom 36x24x24, MSX 160 skimmer , 20gl sump/fuge, dual 250 MH with two 65w cf actinics.

01/29/2009, 08:51 AM	#13
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	Octopus/MSX Extreme 200 will give you the ability to upgrade to a larger system w/o having to buy a new skimmer. That will be my next large purchase.

01/29/2009, 12:40 PM	#14
robot2222 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: phoenix, arizonia Posts: 1,283	euro reef rs 80 works perfect no hassels __________________ 14 gallon biocube Current Tank Info: 72 gallon bowfront