Skimmer suggestion

mvickramm · 02/08/2009, 05:30 PM

Can you please tell me which one is a better skimmer?
OCT-NW-110 Octopus
Coralife Protein Super Skimmer 125 Gallon
Odyssea PS160 Protein Skimmer

I have a 75g FOWLR + 37g sump

Thanks for your suggestions,
Vick

ZoaFan08 · 02/08/2009, 05:32 PM

Do not for the love of god EVER buy a coralife super skimmer. Thats the only advice I can give through personal experience.

THE ROOK · 02/08/2009, 05:39 PM

Octopus is the better "brand" by far & I will be purchasing one in a few weeks.

I have about the same size system & I think you may be better off looking for a larger NW-150 or 200 for that size system.

Skimmer are generally way over-rated & the NW-110 is only rated for 90 gallons.

Myself, I'm going most likely purchase the Octo/MSX Extreme 200. I'm hoping it will be a good investment with the ability to upgrade my tank down the road.

mvickramm · 02/08/2009, 05:45 PM

Guys,
I was looking at the pic of Octopus in the bulkreefsupply.com
I don't see a collection cup for it to defuse the bubbles. I see it in Coralife. Can you please tell me how it prevents the bubble from getting into the sump? Or should I do it externally by myself?
Thanks,
Vick

ReefingMadness · 02/08/2009, 05:45 PM

The Reef Octopus by far. I love mine. Like ROOK said go bigger. You might even consider a recirculating model.

THE ROOK · 02/08/2009, 05:53 PM

The top section is the collection cup. It's just the same size as the body & outer neck, so it looks like one piece.

mvickramm · 02/08/2009, 06:07 PM

Sorry I asked the wrong question.
I want to know if all the air bubbles that it creates will be trapped by a sponge container? Like we see in the coralife at the return side?
The reason I am asking is, I built my own sump and its a bad design. I don't have any space to hold the sponges in the flow path to trap the bubbles.
Thanks,
Vick

nikon187 · 02/08/2009, 07:01 PM

no there is no pre filter box like the coralife..

nikon187 · 02/08/2009, 07:01 PM

no there is no pre filter box like the coralife..

600k4 · 02/08/2009, 07:09 PM

When I had a 55gal I used the Coralife 125 and it was good enough, these are way over rated as said before. Buy the biggest skimmer that fits your budget and sump.

600k4 · 02/08/2009, 07:10 PM

I have an ASM G3 Skimmer on my 150 gallon tank (40gal sump)and this skimmer is recommended for a 250gal tank.... I wouldn't use a smaller skimmer on my size tank.

FREEZY POP · 02/08/2009, 07:45 PM

I use an MRC ocean force skimmer, the quality and price are hard to beat. Its a skimming demon in my opinion!

02/08/2009, 05:30 PM	#1
mvickramm Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 68	Skimmer suggestion Can you please tell me which one is a better skimmer? OCT-NW-110 Octopus Coralife Protein Super Skimmer 125 Gallon Odyssea PS160 Protein Skimmer I have a 75g FOWLR + 37g sump Thanks for your suggestions, Vick

02/08/2009, 05:45 PM	#5
ReefingMadness Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Benton, MO Posts: 413	The Reef Octopus by far. I love mine. Like ROOK said go bigger. You might even consider a recirculating model. __________________ Ain't no fun when the rabbit has the gun. Current Tank Info: Oceanic BioCube 29, 40 lbs. LR, 20 lbs. LS, Maxi-Jet 1200 return pump, Radion xR30w Gen. 3, MP10, and ReefLink

02/08/2009, 07:01 PM	#8
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	no there is no pre filter box like the coralife.. __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

02/08/2009, 07:01 PM	#9
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	no there is no pre filter box like the coralife.. __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

02/08/2009, 07:45 PM	#12
FREEZY POP Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 110	I use an MRC ocean force skimmer, the quality and price are hard to beat. Its a skimming demon in my opinion! __________________ THE THINGS I THINK AND DO NOT SAY ARE THE THINGS YOU SAY BECAUSE YOU DO NOT THINK! IM NOT FALLIN FOR ANOUTHER BANANA IN THE TAILPIPE!!! Current Tank Info: 55 GAL MIXED REEF 5X 54W T5'S + HIGH OUTPUT LED'S 20 GAL FUGE MRC SKIMMER PHOSBAN REACTOR

02/08/2009, 05:32 PM	#2
ZoaFan08 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alta Loma CA Posts: 1,211	Do not for the love of god EVER buy a coralife super skimmer. Thats the only advice I can give through personal experience.

02/08/2009, 05:39 PM	#3
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	Octopus is the better "brand" by far & I will be purchasing one in a few weeks. I have about the same size system & I think you may be better off looking for a larger NW-150 or 200 for that size system. Skimmer are generally way over-rated & the NW-110 is only rated for 90 gallons. Myself, I'm going most likely purchase the Octo/MSX Extreme 200. I'm hoping it will be a good investment with the ability to upgrade my tank down the road.

02/08/2009, 05:53 PM	#6
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	The top section is the collection cup. It's just the same size as the body & outer neck, so it looks like one piece.

02/08/2009, 06:07 PM	#7
mvickramm Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 68	Sorry I asked the wrong question. I want to know if all the air bubbles that it creates will be trapped by a sponge container? Like we see in the coralife at the return side? The reason I am asking is, I built my own sump and its a bad design. I don't have any space to hold the sponges in the flow path to trap the bubbles. Thanks, Vick

02/08/2009, 07:09 PM	#10
600k4 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 54	When I had a 55gal I used the Coralife 125 and it was good enough, these are way over rated as said before. Buy the biggest skimmer that fits your budget and sump.

02/08/2009, 07:10 PM	#11
600k4 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 54	I have an ASM G3 Skimmer on my 150 gallon tank (40gal sump)and this skimmer is recommended for a 250gal tank.... I wouldn't use a smaller skimmer on my size tank.