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12/04/2007, 07:32 AM | #1 |
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Skimmer for 90 gallon Tank
Need a skimmer for 90 gallon tank. Have limited space in sump. Any ideas on quality skimmer?
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12/04/2007, 07:42 AM | #2 |
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I have a 90G and use a EuroReef RS135 in a 20G High sump.
The skimmer and pump take up about 75% of the sump. Don't know the actual footprint size, but you can find it on their website. -Brent
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12/04/2007, 08:10 AM | #3 |
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Does it need to be in-sump model? Do you have space and/or the desire to utilize an "external" skimmer? I run a Reef Devil Deluxe on my 90G reef and have it plumbed external to the sump...
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12/04/2007, 10:35 AM | #4 |
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I really don't think you're going to find a better performance skimmer with a small footprint than ATi Bubblemaster 160. Super quiet too! Here's a 1/2 dozen local owners that recently installed a BM160:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1192689 |
12/04/2007, 11:52 AM | #5 |
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The new Octo extremes look pretty impressive.
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12/04/2007, 12:40 PM | #6 |
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I have a 90. Use a ASM-G2. Works really well.
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12/04/2007, 12:45 PM | #7 |
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Octopus all the way, very good value for the price. I use the NW-150 and have no complaints.
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12/04/2007, 03:36 PM | #8 |
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If you're looking for performance and a small footprint, my vote is also for the Bubblemaster 160 for a 90g and you have have as heavy a bioload as you want and no worries as the skimmer will catch it all. I have an H&S and a BM skimmer on each of my 2 tanks and my smaller 90g has the BM because I couldn't fit anything bigger in my limited sump space. You just need 8"x9" max area. You need 21" height. With air draw at 800lph - 900lph, you have a foaming machine.
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12/05/2007, 12:18 PM | #9 |
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NW-150 Octopus here. I'm happy with it.
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12/06/2007, 01:42 AM | #10 |
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Reef Sponger, do you thing the H&S A150 is to big of skimmer for a 90 gal. with a 30 gal. sump. I plan to go reef with some fishes.
This will be my first salt water tank. |
12/06/2007, 03:03 AM | #11 |
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Since the H&S A110 is too small for a heavy bioload 90g, the next size up by default is the H&S A150. Yes, I do think it is overkill, but it's the best fit in the H&S skimmer line. I have my H&S A150 on a 180g medium bioload tank. Probably the most owners that have the A150 is on tank sizes between 90g to 120g range.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=933750 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=788562 |
12/08/2007, 11:56 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for the links RS. Very informative. I'll probably go with the A150.
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