Skimmer upgrade

So*Cal Reefdude · 12/15/2009, 02:54 PM

hey, im looking to upgrade the skimmer on my 125(got a glass 135 about to be swapped out). currently i have last years octopus NW150 which does awesome but im looking for something a lil more powerful. my stand has 24" of clearance top to bottom so i need something that will fit in there.
this is what i've had in mind so far

Super Reef Octopus XP 2000(cone)-rated for 200gallons: 399.95
Reef Octopus Extreme 200-rated for 250gallons: 289.95
ASM G-2-rated for 200gallons: 249.99

those are what i have in mind. i don't want to go to expensive right now because im upgrading to a 300 in january/febuary

any suggestions or experience with these skimmers?

evergreenreeftank · 12/15/2009, 03:02 PM

Just got my Octo Extreme 200 up and running and love it!

Saltfun2003 · 12/15/2009, 03:19 PM

If you are going to be upgrading to a larger system in 1-2 months why would u buy a smaller skimmer. Might as well just by a larger one now and run your old one or run your new one. If your afraid it would be to big for your current system run it on a timer at night.
As far as the skimmers you listed im waiting for the new Super Reef Octopus XP 5000(cone) to come out. Have heard nothing but good about the smaller 2000 model

So*Cal Reefdude · 12/15/2009, 03:38 PM

thanks guys, i was debating the cone over the extreme because of the gallon rating is higher than the cone

the reason is because the 300 is going to take around 5-6 months before its ready for stocking so the 125(135) is going to be running until then. the only way for me to run a 300+ gallon skimmer on the tank is to plumb it outside of the stand and im not sure if i want to do that because the tank is in my room and noise could be a problem.

tkeracer619 · 12/15/2009, 03:47 PM

I would go with the MSX extreme 200. www.marinesolutions.com The pump comes with a better pinwheel and intake.

edenboy1 · 12/15/2009, 04:44 PM

I have the Octo cone 2000. It is a pretty decent skimmer for the price but, the humming from the pump is annoying. I can hear it about 25 feet away in the next room while watching TV.

detroit_fan · 12/15/2009, 04:46 PM

i also would go msx. the 200 or the 250 would be great for a tank like that. i have had the msx 200 and the asm g3 and like the msx a lot better than the asm series.

Reefobsession · 12/15/2009, 09:40 PM

Go for the MSX 300A. It will be ok for a little while. Might as well go for it now.

12/15/2009, 02:54 PM	#1
So*Cal Reefdude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 174	Skimmer upgrade hey, im looking to upgrade the skimmer on my 125(got a glass 135 about to be swapped out). currently i have last years octopus NW150 which does awesome but im looking for something a lil more powerful. my stand has 24" of clearance top to bottom so i need something that will fit in there. this is what i've had in mind so far Super Reef Octopus XP 2000(cone)-rated for 200gallons: 399.95 Reef Octopus Extreme 200-rated for 250gallons: 289.95 ASM G-2-rated for 200gallons: 249.99 those are what i have in mind. i don't want to go to expensive right now because im upgrading to a 300 in january/febuary any suggestions or experience with these skimmers? __________________ I play with Shrooms, razor blades & strange chemicals. SWF User ID- ca161406 Current Tank Info: 125 Reef

12/15/2009, 03:38 PM	#4
So*Cal Reefdude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 174	thanks guys, i was debating the cone over the extreme because of the gallon rating is higher than the cone the reason is because the 300 is going to take around 5-6 months before its ready for stocking so the 125(135) is going to be running until then. the only way for me to run a 300+ gallon skimmer on the tank is to plumb it outside of the stand and im not sure if i want to do that because the tank is in my room and noise could be a problem. __________________ I play with Shrooms, razor blades & strange chemicals. SWF User ID- ca161406 Current Tank Info: 125 Reef

12/15/2009, 03:47 PM	#5
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I would go with the MSX extreme 200. www.marinesolutions.com The pump comes with a better pinwheel and intake. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

12/15/2009, 04:46 PM	#7
detroit_fan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 843	i also would go msx. the 200 or the 250 would be great for a tank like that. i have had the msx 200 and the asm g3 and like the msx a lot better than the asm series. __________________ Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. B.Franklin We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home-T.Jefferson Current Tank Info: 125g & 29g

12/15/2009, 03:02 PM	#2
evergreenreeftank Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 215	Just got my Octo Extreme 200 up and running and love it!

12/15/2009, 03:19 PM	#3
Saltfun2003 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Valrico, FL Posts: 173	If you are going to be upgrading to a larger system in 1-2 months why would u buy a smaller skimmer. Might as well just by a larger one now and run your old one or run your new one. If your afraid it would be to big for your current system run it on a timer at night. As far as the skimmers you listed im waiting for the new Super Reef Octopus XP 5000(cone) to come out. Have heard nothing but good about the smaller 2000 model

12/15/2009, 04:44 PM	#6
edenboy1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 64	I have the Octo cone 2000. It is a pretty decent skimmer for the price but, the humming from the pump is annoying. I can hear it about 25 feet away in the next room while watching TV.

12/15/2009, 09:40 PM	#8
Reefobsession Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: IN Posts: 1,037	Go for the MSX 300A. It will be ok for a little while. Might as well go for it now.