i need a protein skimmer

acpoweradapter · 07/08/2007, 09:33 PM

What do ya'll think the best skimmer would be for a 100 gal tank. I would prefer the skimmer to not be in the sump but it really doesn't matter. Any info or experiences would be great. Thanks

acpoweradapter · 07/08/2007, 09:49 PM

I was thinking an octopus nw200, would that work well?

kodyboy · 07/08/2007, 10:07 PM

an octopus nw200 would work well

petedoc · 07/08/2007, 10:15 PM

The DAS models are getting favorable reviews, I have one but don't have it running yet.

acpoweradapter · 07/08/2007, 10:21 PM

Would the octopus be able to handel a large bioload and would I be able to upgrade it by just getting parts for it instead of buying a whole new skimmer?

RichConley · 07/08/2007, 10:43 PM

a nw200 on a 100g? no problem. With meshmod, it'd easily handle 200.

acpoweradapter · 07/08/2007, 10:48 PM

What is the meshmod? Is it easy to do?

hahnmeister · 07/09/2007, 01:58 AM

DAS EX-1

Andrew · 07/09/2007, 07:22 AM

What's your spending limits?

RichConley · 07/09/2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hahnmeister
DAS EX-1

Wont handle a heavily loaded 100g. Wouldnt handle my medium loaded 58 (had an AP600...wasnt even close)

Maybe an EX-2.

hahnmeister · 07/09/2007, 01:43 PM

If its not heavily loaded an EX-1 would work fine. It pulls more air than a stock Octo 200 remember... so to say that a octo 100 would work, but not a EX-1? Dont get me wrong, Id say a normal skimmer design with about 800lph would be ideal, but a DAS EX-1 with 500lph isnt exactly shy.

kolokefalo · 07/09/2007, 02:15 PM

Where is everyone finding DAS skimmers? I am searching high and low for them and can't find an online vendor.

[edit cause me no typ gud]

grundig5 · 07/09/2007, 02:26 PM

For the Ex-1, your best bet is protein-skimmer.com (Orca). They call it the DA Needlewheel or something but its the Das Ex-1. If you want the Ex-2 or higher you are left with petorama.net (who was a poor shipping record).

Andrew · 07/09/2007, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kolokefalo
Where is everyone finding DAS skimmers? I am searching high and low for them and can't find an online vendor.

[edit cause me no typ gud]

http://stores.petorama.net/Categorie...ters%3AFilters

kodyboy · 07/09/2007, 02:37 PM

Orca sells the EX-2 and Ex-3 as well, they are just not on their site.
If you tell them what you want they can make anything, and the prices are almost as good as DAS, but Orca units are better built. Check it out.

07/08/2007, 09:33 PM	#1
acpoweradapter Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 527	i need a protein skimmer What do ya'll think the best skimmer would be for a 100 gal tank. I would prefer the skimmer to not be in the sump but it really doesn't matter. Any info or experiences would be great. Thanks

07/08/2007, 09:49 PM	#2
acpoweradapter Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 527	I was thinking an octopus nw200, would that work well? __________________ ~ Elos Mini ~ Alabama Reefers

07/08/2007, 10:15 PM	#4
petedoc Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lewiston Idaho Posts: 1,131	The DAS models are getting favorable reviews, I have one but don't have it running yet. __________________ Charter member of the Trial and Error Club, when that doesn't work ask the stupid question here on RC to get an intelligent answer. Current Tank Info: 270Reef w/Chrysurus Angel,Vlamingi Tang, Atlantic Blue Tang, Dispar Anthias, Sargassum Trigger

07/08/2007, 10:21 PM	#5
acpoweradapter Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 527	Would the octopus be able to handel a large bioload and would I be able to upgrade it by just getting parts for it instead of buying a whole new skimmer? __________________ ~ Elos Mini ~ Alabama Reefers

07/08/2007, 10:43 PM	#6
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	a nw200 on a 100g? no problem. With meshmod, it'd easily handle 200. __________________ NO TANKS!!!

07/08/2007, 10:07 PM	#3
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	an octopus nw200 would work well

07/08/2007, 10:48 PM	#7
acpoweradapter Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 527	What is the meshmod? Is it easy to do? __________________ ~ Elos Mini ~ Alabama Reefers

07/09/2007, 01:58 AM	#8
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	DAS EX-1

07/09/2007, 07:22 AM	#9
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	What's your spending limits?

07/09/2007, 01:43 PM	#11
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	If its not heavily loaded an EX-1 would work fine. It pulls more air than a stock Octo 200 remember... so to say that a octo 100 would work, but not a EX-1? Dont get me wrong, Id say a normal skimmer design with about 800lph would be ideal, but a DAS EX-1 with 500lph isnt exactly shy.

07/09/2007, 02:15 PM	#12
kolokefalo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tarpon Springs FL Posts: 71	Where is everyone finding DAS skimmers? I am searching high and low for them and can't find an online vendor. [edit cause me no typ gud] __________________ People who run BB are the type of people who sniff their socks after a day of wear, and look inside the tissue after they blow their nose. It is just not right. Current Tank Info: 58g Reef

07/09/2007, 02:26 PM	#13
grundig5 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Astoria NY Posts: 169	For the Ex-1, your best bet is protein-skimmer.com (Orca). They call it the DA Needlewheel or something but its the Das Ex-1. If you want the Ex-2 or higher you are left with petorama.net (who was a poor shipping record). __________________ 48x30 shallow tank

07/09/2007, 02:37 PM	#15
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	Orca sells the EX-2 and Ex-3 as well, they are just not on their site. If you tell them what you want they can make anything, and the prices are almost as good as DAS, but Orca units are better built. Check it out.