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03/12/2014, 01:31 PM
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Super Reef Octopus lx2000s HOB
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 I need help making a decision. I need a quality protein skimmer, but I'm trying to avoid purchasing a piece of equipment that is overkill for my bio-load/tank. My Choices are down to: -Super Reef Octopus lx2000s HOB. rated Well Stocked 100 gal. $450.00 -Super Reef Octopus lx1000s HOB. rated Well Stocked 75 gal. $350.00 -Reef Octopus BH2000. I have no Heavy Bio-load rating for this one. BRS Recommends this skimmer for tanks up to 100 gallons. $200.00 75 gallon (Fish/LPS) 7-Cardinals 3-Juvenile Yellow Tangs 2-yellow tail damsels 1-Watchman gobie 1-Black Cap Jawfish Cleaner crew is below average size for tank. -Currently 70 pounds of Fiji live rock & Marshall Island live rock. (Will be adding around 50lbs more.) 3 powerheads. Last edited by Caviness81; 03/12/2014 at 01:51 PM. |
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03/12/2014, 01:50 PM
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No Help.
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03/12/2014, 01:52 PM
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Moved On
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Uh oh watch out 3 yellow tangs in a 75 gallon? Have you looked at other options of skimmers? Bubble Magus Curve 5? Or are you looking something strictly hanging off the back?
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03/12/2014, 02:08 PM
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Go with the larger of the two. In my opinion aquarium companies have a tendency to exaggerate size for skimmers and filters. its usually good to go one higher then what they say their product is recommended for
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03/12/2014, 02:59 PM
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Strickly HOB.
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03/12/2014, 10:03 PM
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I went with the Super Reef Octopus XL2000s HOB. Rated For 150gallons
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