Need skimmed for 40 gallon

Indiana Reefin · 10/30/2012, 09:52 AM

Im in the market for a skimmer for my 40 breeder
Tank is lightly stocked: pair of clowns. I will eventually get more fish. I will always keep it on the lighter side. This is going to be an Sps tank with bio pellets.
The two skimmers I have my eye on are:
Aquamaxx AM100
Octopus 170 needle wheel.
$250 is the highest I want to go.
Is the AM100 skimmer to much muscle? Will the octopus 170 do just as well on this setup?

Indiana Reefin · 10/30/2012, 03:16 PM

Anyone?
Amy other suggestions.

fishroomlady · 10/30/2012, 03:22 PM

I can just add that most people seem to happy with Reef Octopus skimmers. If it's rated for your size tank, it should be good based on what you said you wanted to keep. I have a hang-on right now and it works great.....I know that probably doesn't answer your question in depth, but it's some input

avieira · 10/30/2012, 05:34 PM

I was going to say the same,, the Reef Octopus skimmers is a good deal ...

reeftivo · 10/30/2012, 05:38 PM

NWB110 Octo

XP1000 Octo

warner marine MF121

Indiana Reefin · 10/30/2012, 07:21 PM

Thanks for all the responses. I really like the build quality of the Warner Marines the best. I also have done business with Jon. I am currently running a warner marine H1 hang on the back skimmer and that thing is a beast.
But I need a in sump skimmer. Do you think that I will noticce a big differnce between the Octopus NW 110 and the Auamax AM100 and the Warner Marine MF121?
Are both these skimmer worth the price over the Octo for this setup?

reeftivo · 10/31/2012, 12:10 AM

I don't own an aquamax am100 but do own a nwb 110 and a mf 121. The octo works pretty good but pales in comparison to the mf 121. The octo needed a good bio load to perform but the mf 121 performs no matter what the bio load. I run my mf 121 without the silencer and wide open at 8.5 inches.

The only other skimmer I've used that performed as good as the Warner is my tunze 6410 master doc but it was way too loud.

10/30/2012, 09:52 AM	#1
Indiana Reefin Garrett Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 847	Need skimmed for 40 gallon Im in the market for a skimmer for my 40 breeder Tank is lightly stocked: pair of clowns. I will eventually get more fish. I will always keep it on the lighter side. This is going to be an Sps tank with bio pellets. The two skimmers I have my eye on are: Aquamaxx AM100 Octopus 170 needle wheel. $250 is the highest I want to go. Is the AM100 skimmer to much muscle? Will the octopus 170 do just as well on this setup?

10/30/2012, 03:22 PM	#3
fishroomlady Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 329	I can just add that most people seem to happy with Reef Octopus skimmers. If it's rated for your size tank, it should be good based on what you said you wanted to keep. I have a hang-on right now and it works great.....I know that probably doesn't answer your question in depth, but it's some input __________________ "You may ask yourself, well, how did I get here?" - Talking Heads Current Tank Info: 65 gallon wide reef tank

10/30/2012, 05:38 PM	#5
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	NWB110 Octo XP1000 Octo warner marine MF121 __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller Last edited by reeftivo; 10/30/2012 at 05:46 PM.

10/31/2012, 12:10 AM	#7
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	I don't own an aquamax am100 but do own a nwb 110 and a mf 121. The octo works pretty good but pales in comparison to the mf 121. The octo needed a good bio load to perform but the mf 121 performs no matter what the bio load. I run my mf 121 without the silencer and wide open at 8.5 inches. The only other skimmer I've used that performed as good as the Warner is my tunze 6410 master doc but it was way too loud. __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller Last edited by reeftivo; 10/31/2012 at 12:19 AM.

10/30/2012, 03:16 PM	#2
Indiana Reefin Garrett Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 847	Anyone? Amy other suggestions.

10/30/2012, 05:34 PM	#4
avieira Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 15	I was going to say the same,, the Reef Octopus skimmers is a good deal ...

10/30/2012, 07:21 PM	#6
Indiana Reefin Garrett Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 847	Thanks for all the responses. I really like the build quality of the Warner Marines the best. I also have done business with Jon. I am currently running a warner marine H1 hang on the back skimmer and that thing is a beast. But I need a in sump skimmer. Do you think that I will noticce a big differnce between the Octopus NW 110 and the Auamax AM100 and the Warner Marine MF121? Are both these skimmer worth the price over the Octo for this setup?