Skimmer For 90

Tiger3147 · 08/02/2006, 04:34 PM

I was planning on spending about 100-150 on my skimmer for a 90 gallon agressive tank i know its not much but budget is not allowing much at the moment. I was thinking the coralife 125 or maybe the 220. Would the 220 be overkill? Would i need a bigger sump ( i have a 20L at th moment). Is there another skimmer in this price range to consider?

dhnguyen · 08/02/2006, 04:46 PM

look into a Reef Octopus skimmer.

http://aquacave.com
http://octopusskimmer.com

mg426 · 08/02/2006, 04:48 PM

It would not be overkill at all. If fact it may not be enough.Those are not the best skimmers for sure. I think RO has something that Might get the job done for 150.00.

Tiger3147 · 08/02/2006, 04:50 PM

what size would you recomend dhnguyen. The 110? the 150?

dhnguyen · 08/02/2006, 04:54 PM

I'd get the 150 especially at only $30 difference. It has a larger body and pump and will work better. Either one will work for your 90 but the 150 will give you SOME growth room.

D.

Tiger3147 · 08/02/2006, 05:00 PM

Whats the diffrence with this "Shredder" Version its rated the same as far as i can see.

dhnguyen · 08/02/2006, 05:13 PM

The shredder is just a regular venturi style skimmer. The others are needlewheeel versions which is what you want.

08/02/2006, 04:34 PM	#1
Tiger3147 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 121	Skimmer For 90 I was planning on spending about 100-150 on my skimmer for a 90 gallon agressive tank i know its not much but budget is not allowing much at the moment. I was thinking the coralife 125 or maybe the 220. Would the 220 be overkill? Would i need a bigger sump ( i have a 20L at th moment). Is there another skimmer in this price range to consider?

08/02/2006, 04:48 PM	#3
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	It would not be overkill at all. If fact it may not be enough.Those are not the best skimmers for sure. I think RO has something that Might get the job done for 150.00. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

08/02/2006, 04:46 PM	#2
dhnguyen Moved On Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kingston, WA Posts: 4,751	look into a Reef Octopus skimmer. http://aquacave.com http://octopusskimmer.com

08/02/2006, 04:50 PM	#4
Tiger3147 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 121	what size would you recomend dhnguyen. The 110? the 150?

08/02/2006, 04:54 PM	#5
dhnguyen Moved On Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kingston, WA Posts: 4,751	I'd get the 150 especially at only $30 difference. It has a larger body and pump and will work better. Either one will work for your 90 but the 150 will give you SOME growth room. D.

08/02/2006, 05:00 PM	#6
Tiger3147 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 121	Whats the diffrence with this "Shredder" Version its rated the same as far as i can see.

08/02/2006, 05:13 PM	#7
dhnguyen Moved On Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kingston, WA Posts: 4,751	The shredder is just a regular venturi style skimmer. The others are needlewheeel versions which is what you want.