A little Skimmer Advise...

TheRealRuk · 02/07/2010, 11:11 AM

Untill now, I've had a 24g stock Aquapod. I just bought a 150g 36x36x27 cube. I plan on running all the pluming down to my basement. So size, space, and noise arn't really an issue. I've been looking at and would like to purchase a skimmer so I can buld my sump to meet the size requirments of the skimmer (building the stand this week.) I've read some posts on the eshopps and see alot of talk about the reef octopus'. Can I really go wrong with picking either one? 150g DT, roughly 40-50g sump/fuge... I dont really have specific goals when it comes to whats going in the DT, so I'm not realy sure about bioload.

spleify · 02/07/2010, 11:22 AM

Well, I don't have any experience with the eshopps skimmer, so I can not comment on those. But the Reef Octopus has done really well for me. I am quite impressed with this skimmer. I can recommend this, buy a skimmer that is rated for much larger than what you have.

HTH

Good luck

fleming3 · 02/07/2010, 05:29 PM

I actually just ordered one of these after hearing a ton of info about them. Here's the thread:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...ghlight=i-tech

TheRealRuk · 02/08/2010, 11:38 AM

I guess I should have changed the Title to "A little Skimmer Advise Needed, please..." Thx for the insight so far.

Chiefsurfer · 02/08/2010, 11:43 AM

I think the eshopps(have the psk75H) is a GREAT value skimmer. That being said, on a 200Gallon system, I would not skimp. I'd upgrade a bit either to a reefoctopus, vertex, or i-tech.

02/07/2010, 11:11 AM	#1
TheRealRuk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, NY Posts: 342	A little Skimmer Advise... Untill now, I've had a 24g stock Aquapod. I just bought a 150g 36x36x27 cube. I plan on running all the pluming down to my basement. So size, space, and noise arn't really an issue. I've been looking at and would like to purchase a skimmer so I can buld my sump to meet the size requirments of the skimmer (building the stand this week.) I've read some posts on the eshopps and see alot of talk about the reef octopus'. Can I really go wrong with picking either one? 150g DT, roughly 40-50g sump/fuge... I dont really have specific goals when it comes to whats going in the DT, so I'm not realy sure about bioload.

02/07/2010, 11:22 AM	#2
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Well, I don't have any experience with the eshopps skimmer, so I can not comment on those. But the Reef Octopus has done really well for me. I am quite impressed with this skimmer. I can recommend this, buy a skimmer that is rated for much larger than what you have. HTH Good luck __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

02/08/2010, 11:43 AM	#5
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	I think the eshopps(have the psk75H) is a GREAT value skimmer. That being said, on a 200Gallon system, I would not skimp. I'd upgrade a bit either to a reefoctopus, vertex, or i-tech. __________________ Chief Current Tank: 20 Gallon tall, 4-bulb t5 HO, Eshopps psk75H, ac-70 fuge. So far, green clown goby, striped goby, more gorillas than I wish I had, 5 SPS frags, 3 LPS Frags, 1 Softee, Turkey Wing Clam. Plan for the future: 120 gallon 4ft glass tank. Current Tank Info: 20 gallon tall Reef Tank

02/07/2010, 05:29 PM	#3
fleming3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville Posts: 94	I actually just ordered one of these after hearing a ton of info about them. Here's the thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...ghlight=i-tech

02/08/2010, 11:38 AM	#4
TheRealRuk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, NY Posts: 342	I guess I should have changed the Title to "A little Skimmer Advise Needed, please..." Thx for the insight so far.