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02/04/2015, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NJ
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Which Skimmer to Choose??
I am setting up a 120 g and need some advice on the skimmer to select.
I am torn between the Reef Octopus Classic INT line and the Aquamaxx ConeS line. Any advice on which is better, preferred or used by members?? |
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02/04/2015, 11:25 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Miami
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I would recommend buying a skimmer that would be rated for around 200 gallon volumes of water. I have heard good things about both those skimmers and would go with either. I personally would recommend this one for you http://www.eshopps.com/products/prot...eskimmer/s200/
I have an eshopps protein skimmer in my tank for 2 years and its super quiet and great at skimming and it has a decent price. |
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02/04/2015, 11:35 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Super Reef Octopus has been good to me over the years. The 2000int should work well with your set up. You would be looking at $400 buck or so new r $300 or less if you don't mind gently used (personally thats the route I'd take).
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02/04/2015, 02:33 PM
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Location: North of Boston Ma.
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Eshopps is a great product. I'm a very big fan. JMHO though...
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In the process of putting together a 150 gallon mixed reef. Ill keep you posted. Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon |
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02/04/2015, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Iowa
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Between the Reef Octopus or the Aquamaxx I would go with the Aquamaxx. Seems like a better balanced skimmer and gets a lot of great reviews. Also has a good reliable pump.
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02/04/2015, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Fishers, Indiana (Indianapolis suburb)
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Both are good. My personal favorite is ASM. They are a great value and work very, very well.
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02/04/2015, 02:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NJ
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Where can you buy the Eshopps?
BTW Thanks to everyone for your help!! |
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02/04/2015, 03:19 PM
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Location: NJ
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3FordFamily....what is ASM? lol
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02/04/2015, 03:24 PM
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Location: Fishers, Indiana (Indianapolis suburb)
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Quote:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ASM_Prote...ISVSUH-vi.html |
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02/04/2015, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NJ
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Anyone hear anything about the Vertex Omega line?
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02/04/2015, 04:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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I have a 120g and I'm running a NWB 150 on it with good success so far.
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