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11/08/2009, 06:34 PM
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Reef Octopus 150 Skimmer
Well, I have a Reef Octopus 150 Recirculating Protein Skimmer. I am currently feeding it with a maxi-jet 400 and am thinking of up-grading to a m-j 1200. Do you think the change will adversely affect the skimmer, my tank, or anything else?
My current system is a 40 gallon breeder (display) and a 29 gallon sump. The tank is filled with SPS small colonies, a dwarf flame angle, McCosker's Flasher Wrasse, and a Highfin Perchlet. If you need any more information please ask, and all input is appreciated. Thank you.
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11/08/2009, 06:39 PM
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you want 1-1.5 times the tank volume flowing into your skimmer.
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11/08/2009, 06:59 PM
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thank you, i can go to a mj600!
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11/08/2009, 08:27 PM
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I would get the mj1200 with a ball-valve. I'm not sure but I think you can even use a john-guest ball-valve. That would allow you to fine tune how much is going into your skimmer.
Not that I have any personal experience with recirculating skimmers. |
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