protein skimmer

laffinlin · 11/04/2006, 09:03 AM

I am still in the process of purchasing my equipment and wondering which protein skimmer I should get. I have narrowed it down to these two:
Octopus NW-110 Needlewheel Skimmer w/pump not sure what it comes with just says needle wheel pump.
AquaC Urchin Sump Skimmer w/pump maxi-jet 1200
My tank is a 37 gal cube. Which in your opinion is the better protein skimmer? Thanks in advance for your help.

Dubbin1 · 11/04/2006, 09:29 AM

I would choose the Octopus from those two choices.

mbbuna · 11/04/2006, 10:07 AM

i agree

Vin7250 · 11/05/2006, 01:24 AM

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reefnetworth · 11/05/2006, 02:51 AM

AquaC remora is a (MJ-1200) hang on back. unless you have a sump then go with the (Mag-3) urchin or "Pro". the "C" is rated for 75 gallons. the "Pro" is rated 125 gallon.

laffinlin · 11/05/2006, 06:05 PM

Thanks everyone for your help.

PatMayo · 11/05/2006, 06:08 PM

I would pass on the Aqua C

Regards,

Pat

11/04/2006, 09:03 AM	#1
laffinlin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 122	protein skimmer I am still in the process of purchasing my equipment and wondering which protein skimmer I should get. I have narrowed it down to these two: Octopus NW-110 Needlewheel Skimmer w/pump not sure what it comes with just says needle wheel pump. AquaC Urchin Sump Skimmer w/pump maxi-jet 1200 My tank is a 37 gal cube. Which in your opinion is the better protein skimmer? Thanks in advance for your help.

11/05/2006, 02:51 AM	#5
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	AquaC remora is a (MJ-1200) hang on back. unless you have a sump then go with the (Mag-3) urchin or "Pro". the "C" is rated for 75 gallons. the "Pro" is rated 125 gallon. __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

11/05/2006, 06:08 PM	#7
PatMayo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,843	I would pass on the Aqua C Regards, Pat __________________ 90 AGA Megaflow (Setup 1-24-06) 120 Lbs. Liverock EuroReef RS 100 Skimmer 2 X 150 MH 2 X 96 watt PC Actinic 2 Clarki Clowns (31 months old) 1 Niger Trigger (Owned 6 months) 2 Tunze 6055 PH Current Tank Info: 90 AGA Megaflow To Be Mixed Reef

11/04/2006, 09:29 AM	#2
Dubbin1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 11,540	I would choose the Octopus from those two choices.

11/04/2006, 10:07 AM	#3
mbbuna Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6,847	i agree

11/05/2006, 01:24 AM	#4
Vin7250 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut "The Big East" Posts: 1,144	CSS 125

11/05/2006, 06:05 PM	#6
laffinlin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 122	Thanks everyone for your help.