which skimmer to buy aqua c ev 120 or Octopus PS150 Protein Skimm

joesfiddy · 01/18/2008, 11:53 PM

I have a 75 gallon tank with 30 gallon sump i was wondering what you guys think what skimmer would be the best. An aqua c ev 120 or the ev180 or a Octopus Premium Extreme INT-PS150 Protein Skimmer. the aqua c ev120 is 300 bucks brand new the ev180 is like 340 and the octopus is only 200 and i think it comes with pump not sure. what do you guys think thanks

joesfiddy · 01/19/2008, 05:43 AM

bump

mattowen · 01/19/2008, 07:13 AM

I hear lots of good things about the Octo's. I guess they are very similar to the design of the ASM's but less expensive. Good luck!

joesfiddy · 01/19/2008, 09:16 AM

bump

Trotter · 01/19/2008, 09:34 AM

If noise is a concern, you may be better off with the Octo.

joesfiddy · 01/20/2008, 09:01 AM

bump

cardiffgiant · 01/20/2008, 09:12 AM

i realllly like the octopus. have never used the ev's.

GUILLO1 · 01/22/2008, 01:22 AM

get the octopus because Aqua's sux big time.

JoeMomma · 01/22/2008, 12:49 PM

I'm pretty sure Aqua's don't come with a return pump for the price you are mentioning. Throw in some more cash for a mag 5 or mag 7 if you decide to go with that model.

Leafer · 01/22/2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GUILLO1
get the octopus because Aqua's sux big time.

I'd say it works very well. The Aquac 120 is a quality unit and they provide fine support if you need it. Its not silent though, especially with the mag 5. My only regret is that this won't be big enough for the 180g I'm planning.

NCguy · 01/22/2008, 03:42 PM

I've been using an Aquac EV120 with Mag5 on my 55g and have always been happy with it.

Diver4life · 01/22/2008, 05:33 PM

hope this help.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1221868

joesfiddy · 01/23/2008, 05:42 AM

im goin with octopus skimmer

joesfiddy · 01/23/2008, 05:43 AM

im goin with octopus skimmer

IHOP · 01/23/2008, 06:08 AM

I have an ev-180 and it works well.

01/18/2008, 11:53 PM	#1
joesfiddy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Morris IL Posts: 518	which skimmer to buy aqua c ev 120 or Octopus PS150 Protein Skimm I have a 75 gallon tank with 30 gallon sump i was wondering what you guys think what skimmer would be the best. An aqua c ev 120 or the ev180 or a Octopus Premium Extreme INT-PS150 Protein Skimmer. the aqua c ev120 is 300 bucks brand new the ev180 is like 340 and the octopus is only 200 and i think it comes with pump not sure. what do you guys think thanks

01/19/2008, 05:43 AM	#2
joesfiddy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Morris IL Posts: 518	bump __________________ 250 dd, 180 reef tank 100 gal sump, 75 reef tank 30 gallon sump, 40 gal frag tank, 12 gal nano Current Tank Info: 100 gal long reef, 75 gal reef, 40 gal frag tank

01/19/2008, 09:16 AM	#4
joesfiddy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Morris IL Posts: 518	bump __________________ 250 dd, 180 reef tank 100 gal sump, 75 reef tank 30 gallon sump, 40 gal frag tank, 12 gal nano Current Tank Info: 100 gal long reef, 75 gal reef, 40 gal frag tank

01/19/2008, 09:34 AM	#5
Trotter Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: On the Astral Plane of Life Posts: 273	If noise is a concern, you may be better off with the Octo. __________________ Courtney Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef

01/20/2008, 09:01 AM	#6
joesfiddy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Morris IL Posts: 518	bump __________________ 250 dd, 180 reef tank 100 gal sump, 75 reef tank 30 gallon sump, 40 gal frag tank, 12 gal nano Current Tank Info: 100 gal long reef, 75 gal reef, 40 gal frag tank

01/19/2008, 07:13 AM	#3
mattowen Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ransomville, NY Posts: 151	I hear lots of good things about the Octo's. I guess they are very similar to the design of the ASM's but less expensive. Good luck!

01/20/2008, 09:12 AM	#7
cardiffgiant Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,455	i realllly like the octopus. have never used the ev's.

01/22/2008, 01:22 AM	#8
GUILLO1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 692	get the octopus because Aqua's sux big time.

01/22/2008, 12:49 PM	#9
JoeMomma Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 619	I'm pretty sure Aqua's don't come with a return pump for the price you are mentioning. Throw in some more cash for a mag 5 or mag 7 if you decide to go with that model.

01/22/2008, 03:42 PM	#11
NCguy Registered Member. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 209	I've been using an Aquac EV120 with Mag5 on my 55g and have always been happy with it. __________________ Tim Current Tank Info: 210gal reef,100gal sump,50gal fuge,Reeflo 200 skimmer

01/22/2008, 05:33 PM	#12
Diver4life Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines FL Posts: 482	hope this help. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1221868 __________________ We are the minority but we are a proud specie! (Scuba Divers 4 life). Current Tank Info: 90 gal, 110 lb LR, 90 lb LS, 29 gal sump/fuge, ASM G1 skimmer, Mag 9 return pump, solar xtreme 48'' T5, Koralias 1400, Reefkeeper Lite Plus.

01/23/2008, 05:42 AM	#13
joesfiddy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Morris IL Posts: 518	im goin with octopus skimmer __________________ 250 dd, 180 reef tank 100 gal sump, 75 reef tank 30 gallon sump, 40 gal frag tank, 12 gal nano Current Tank Info: 100 gal long reef, 75 gal reef, 40 gal frag tank

01/23/2008, 05:43 AM	#14
joesfiddy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Morris IL Posts: 518	im goin with octopus skimmer __________________ 250 dd, 180 reef tank 100 gal sump, 75 reef tank 30 gallon sump, 40 gal frag tank, 12 gal nano Current Tank Info: 100 gal long reef, 75 gal reef, 40 gal frag tank

01/23/2008, 06:08 AM	#15
IHOP Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 57	I have an ev-180 and it works well.