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11/12/2012, 04:56 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: San Diego, ca
Posts: 2,732
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can 2 smallers skimmers preform like 1 larger skimmer?
I have a reef octopus extreme 200 which is good for a 225 mod. stocked tank.
I have a good deal on another on for $150. My system will be 400gals total volume. Should I just add the second one or sell my first and get a larger skimmer. Price IS an issue. Thanks Derek |
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11/13/2012, 10:58 AM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 62
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Might as well sell it and buy a larger skimmer. With 2 skimmers, you will need 2 pumps. That's just extra on the electrical bill and possibly more heat transfer to your tank.
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11/13/2012, 11:55 AM
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65g Ritteri Tank
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Royal Oak, MI
Posts: 2,673
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Get one larger one
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11/13/2012, 12:18 PM
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Cyprinius carpio
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 4,496
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Don't think a second 30 watt pump is going to cost much money to operate each month nor would it add that much heat to a large system but you said price is one.
$150 vs. $400 out of pocket to skim your system. You already have one of the skimmers and know how well it works. Why not give it a try and if the system is too large you could sell the second skimmer for $125. |
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