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Unread 12/09/2009, 04:39 PM   #1
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torn between two octopuse skimmers

im torn between an octopuse super sro 5000 vs a reef octopuse extreme 300

the sro is rated for a 300 gal tanks and i herd good things about the bubble blaster pump

the extreme is rated for 425gal but im not sure the pump is as good

both are around 500$

i have a 50 gal sps reef with a 50 gallon sump any advice id appreciate it
and if you think i should go more powerful id be willing to spend more money, i just dont want to pay for brand names or cone shapes.


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Unread 12/09/2009, 08:21 PM   #2
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Unless you're planning a large expansion in the near future either of these will waaaay over skim your system. The sro 200 would probably too much. Search some of Mojos recs. I'm running a new 5000 in sump on a 400 gal system.


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Unread 12/09/2009, 10:44 PM   #3
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thanks for the reply
i could be making a mistake but my plan was to over skim so i can feed the fish and corals as much as i want
iz thinkin blender mush / amino acides / oyster eggs / trace elements or someother stuff

im not arguin with ya just tellin ya ma plan. if ya think its a bad idea maby id scale down.
i want to go for the ultra low nutrient system with mb7 and vodka.
let me no what ya think.
realy appreciate


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Unread 12/09/2009, 11:22 PM   #4
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get the msx200 or octo extreme 200, buy the bubble blaster 3000 pump then sell the sicce it comes with. Or ask the reseller if you can swap pumps. the bubble blaster is 100X better than the sicce.


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