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08/23/2008, 11:25 AM
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Reccomend Skimmer?
I am setting up a 135 gal SPS reef. Could you reccomend a skimmer that could handle the 135 gal tank + 38 gal sump? It has to be external, with these being the max dimensions: 12" x 16" x 28" H (must include cup removal). It would be nice if it was under $600, though $999 is the max. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I was looking at the Octopus Premium External protein skimmer (EXT-PS-150), do you think it is powerful enough? Heres a description http://www.reefspecialty.com/octopus...mer-p-191.html
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08/23/2008, 12:21 PM
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Octo are good maybe a little bigger one since you will be doing SPS's what's wrong with the BK does it have to be external? BK have a small footprint
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08/23/2008, 01:31 PM
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I haven't updated my tank description in a while. I thought I could get a BK, although never got around to ordering it.
Right now where I was planning on putting the skimmer is where the fuge is. I was going to rip it out although now I'm having second thoughts. Can you have a successful SPS tank with out a fuge? It will be BB, & minimal LR. If so, then I will rip out the fuge and finally get the BK, if not, then I'll need an external skimmer (as my sump is filled up by the fuge). |
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08/23/2008, 01:45 PM
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I would go with a C&C skimmer. I would look at the 125S or the 250S, which pull 800lph and 950lph respectively.
check out: shopreef filtration .com (can't get the link to work) |
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08/23/2008, 04:50 PM
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I could not find a C&C skimmer (or the website). Any help on the matter would be greatly appreciated.
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08/23/2008, 08:15 PM
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happyclam, I believe this is the link:
Reef Filtration Shop The skimmer looks pretty good, I just wish I could get more feedback on them |
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08/23/2008, 08:18 PM
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I would recommend one of the bubble magus models. I just got one of their in sump skimmers and was really impressed.
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08/24/2008, 01:42 AM
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Happycalm you need to modify your profile so you can get PM's
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08/24/2008, 07:51 AM
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Moved On
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type in shop reeffiltration .com in your browser, that should work. The link does not work from here.
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08/24/2008, 08:16 AM
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I would look at the DAS EX-2, I run my EX-1 external and it has been nothing but good. Same design and pump as the Deltecs.
http://stores.petorama.net/Detail.bok?no=74
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08/24/2008, 03:02 PM
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+1 on the DAS. I have an EX-1 on my 90 and couldn't be happier. I've never seen my tank with such clear water before and my nitrates have dropped to less than 1. It's pretty much just a plug and play unit. No mods necesary. All I had to do is adjust the water level in the skimmer to determine what type of skimmate you'd like. Good luck
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