Skimmer Choice for 180

rc1626 · 11/12/2009, 09:31 PM

Recently purchased a 180 gallon tank. Starting to think about possible equipment. Wondering what skimmer would be best for my anticipated SPS dominant setup? Budget is from $400 - $500. I've read good things about the Octo Extreme line of skimmers. Had my eye on the 200 or 250 model. Any feedback or other suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
Rob

rc1626 · 11/13/2009, 04:08 PM

Bump.
Thanks.

sharrison · 11/13/2009, 04:12 PM

Subscribed

I'm in the process of trying to pick a skimmer for my 180 build as well.

The I-Techs look good.

Jkt2001 · 11/13/2009, 04:18 PM

I'm starting a 170 and have been looking at the octopus cone and the ATB 840 but am open to whatever works the best.

Necsones · 11/13/2009, 05:32 PM

The Octopus XP-5000ss is looking pretty sweet.. thinking about geting that one for my 180 when im ready.. not sure on the price yet though...

rbnice1 · 11/13/2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jkt2001

I'm starting a 170 and have been looking at the octopus cone and the ATB 840 but am open to whatever works the best.

IMO there is no comparison between the ATB and the octo. The octo is a decent skimmer but not a premium skimmer.

rbnice1 · 11/13/2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rc1626

Recently purchased a 180 gallon tank. Starting to think about possible equipment. Wondering what skimmer would be best for my anticipated SPS dominant setup? Budget is from $400 - $500. I've read good things about the Octo Extreme line of skimmers. Had my eye on the 200 or 250 model. Any feedback or other suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
Rob

Just posted this on another thread where the guy is looking for a 120 tank. should work for a 180 as well....

Vertex Internal250 $320
Eshopps S150 $390
Super Reef Octopus XP-2000 $400
SWC XTREME Mini S $350

If you bump your cost up to 650 you can pick from a ATB 840 or a Alpha 170.

There are many other skimmers out there as well. This was just a quick search on my part.

arredondojason · 11/13/2009, 06:01 PM

there is a guy in the for sale thred that has a AquaC EV240 for sale for $350 i love these skimmers and they pull all kinds of gunk out.
here is a link to his page.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1736460

then you need a mag 18 pump and this will pull everything out.

rbnice1 · 11/13/2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arredondojason

there is a guy in the for sale thred that has a AquaC EV240 for sale for $350 i love these skimmers and they pull all kinds of gunk out.
here is a link to his page.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1736460

then you need a mag 18 pump and this will pull everything out.

I loved my old EV120 but once again while it was a good skimmer, it doesn't compete with the newer skimmers.

1. By the time you buy the EV for 350 and then add a new pump your tanking $500 bucks for a skimmer that uses 145+ watts.

2. $500 bucks can get you a much nicer new skimmer that does the same job as the EV and uses 1/3 of the power consumption.

redhanded77 · 11/13/2009, 07:45 PM

i have a swc 250a cone. before that i had a swc200. they both skimmed awesome. i opted for the cone, because i wanted to have the latest and greatest

. end of the day, they both produce lots of stinky brown stuff.

9supratt4 · 11/13/2009, 08:02 PM

I have a an ASM G3 that works great!!

rc1626 · 11/13/2009, 08:12 PM

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm currently using a EV-120 on my 75gal. reef and it does a good job.....I think. Never had anything else to compare it to.

rbnice1, thanks for the little research. I might have to save a few more pennies and go for one of the premium skimmers. I just want a skimmer that's going to do the job well. Not just get by.

Keep em coming.
Thanks.

sharrison · 11/13/2009, 08:19 PM

The beckets like the EV's and MRC are probably the best but use a lot of juice. I had 2 asm's on my 110 they are decent skimmers.

I don't know about these new skimmers. I hear a lot of people say that the new cones are the best.

aaron7405 · 11/14/2009, 04:02 AM

I think the Octopus with ether siccie pumps (extreme series) or bubble master (Super reef series) pumps work excelent, but if you want a HE skimmer veretex Alpha will be my choise.

My two cents

mikeatjac · 11/14/2009, 05:47 AM

I would look at the Hurricone Cat 1 or ATB 1050.

11/12/2009, 09:31 PM	#1
rc1626 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 451	Skimmer Choice for 180 Recently purchased a 180 gallon tank. Starting to think about possible equipment. Wondering what skimmer would be best for my anticipated SPS dominant setup? Budget is from $400 - $500. I've read good things about the Octo Extreme line of skimmers. Had my eye on the 200 or 250 model. Any feedback or other suggestions appreciated. Thanks. Rob

11/14/2009, 04:02 AM	#14
aaron7405 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tucson & Hermosillo Mexico Posts: 780	I think the Octopus with ether siccie pumps (extreme series) or bubble master (Super reef series) pumps work excelent, but if you want a HE skimmer veretex Alpha will be my choise. My two cents __________________ I would like to find this book "Wife & Marine Aquarium: simple guide how to get each other along" Current Tank Info: In process SPS dominant Solana XL67

11/14/2009, 05:47 AM	#15
mikeatjac Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,433	I would look at the Hurricone Cat 1 or ATB 1050. __________________ Red Sea Reefer 525 - BK 160- G5 Blue - GHL

11/13/2009, 04:08 PM	#2
rc1626 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 451	Bump. Thanks.

11/13/2009, 04:12 PM	#3
sharrison *"Registered Member"* Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Waynesboro, TN Posts: 354	Subscribed I'm in the process of trying to pick a skimmer for my 180 build as well. The I-Techs look good.

11/13/2009, 04:18 PM	#4
Jkt2001 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 27	I'm starting a 170 and have been looking at the octopus cone and the ATB 840 but am open to whatever works the best.

11/13/2009, 05:32 PM	#5
Necsones Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 122	The Octopus XP-5000ss is looking pretty sweet.. thinking about geting that one for my 180 when im ready.. not sure on the price yet though...

11/13/2009, 06:01 PM	#8
arredondojason Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 988	there is a guy in the for sale thred that has a AquaC EV240 for sale for $350 i love these skimmers and they pull all kinds of gunk out. here is a link to his page. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1736460 then you need a mag 18 pump and this will pull everything out.

11/13/2009, 07:45 PM	#10
redhanded77 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: pacific ocean Posts: 413	i have a swc 250a cone. before that i had a swc200. they both skimmed awesome. i opted for the cone, because i wanted to have the latest and greatest . end of the day, they both produce lots of stinky brown stuff.

11/13/2009, 08:02 PM	#11
9supratt4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Hanover, NJ Posts: 86	I have a an ASM G3 that works great!!

11/13/2009, 08:12 PM	#12
rc1626 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 451	Thanks everyone for your input. I'm currently using a EV-120 on my 75gal. reef and it does a good job.....I think. Never had anything else to compare it to. rbnice1, thanks for the little research. I might have to save a few more pennies and go for one of the premium skimmers. I just want a skimmer that's going to do the job well. Not just get by. Keep em coming. Thanks.

11/13/2009, 08:19 PM	#13
sharrison *"Registered Member"* Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Waynesboro, TN Posts: 354	The beckets like the EV's and MRC are probably the best but use a lot of juice. I had 2 asm's on my 110 they are decent skimmers. I don't know about these new skimmers. I hear a lot of people say that the new cones are the best.