Skimmer Recommendations???

Guzzetta · 01/28/2009, 10:07 PM

Hoping to do this right the first time - (something I rarely do)

It time to buy a skimmer and I'm having trouble deciding. My budget is around $300. I have a 100 gallon tank with a 40 gallon sump/refugum. Would a Octopus Extreme 160 be a wise choice for my budget? And and all information will be appreciated....

Ranchhand02 · 01/28/2009, 10:32 PM

I would get one for around a 200 gallon tank if your budget allows for it. Get the biggest that you can afford and that will fit in your tank.

Johnny C · 01/29/2009, 01:25 AM

From what I've heard, a LOT of people seem to like Octopus/ASM skimmers. GL

robot2222 · 01/29/2009, 12:44 PM

euro reef rs 80

Wgluther · 01/29/2009, 12:59 PM

I have a MSX 160 on my 90 and am very satisfied wit it. Had to trim back the mesh a little to stop the start issue I was having but works great now.

01/28/2009, 10:07 PM	#1
Guzzetta Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 107	Skimmer Recommendations??? Hoping to do this right the first time - (something I rarely do) It time to buy a skimmer and I'm having trouble deciding. My budget is around $300. I have a 100 gallon tank with a 40 gallon sump/refugum. Would a Octopus Extreme 160 be a wise choice for my budget? And and all information will be appreciated....

01/29/2009, 01:25 AM	#3
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	From what I've heard, a LOT of people seem to like Octopus/ASM skimmers. GL __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

01/29/2009, 12:44 PM	#4
robot2222 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: phoenix, arizonia Posts: 1,283	euro reef rs 80 __________________ 14 gallon biocube Current Tank Info: 72 gallon bowfront

01/29/2009, 12:59 PM	#5
Wgluther Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 106	I have a MSX 160 on my 90 and am very satisfied wit it. Had to trim back the mesh a little to stop the start issue I was having but works great now. __________________ Bill Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't. Pete Seeger Current Tank Info: 90gl RR custom 36x24x24, MSX 160 skimmer , 20gl sump/fuge, dual 250 MH with two 65w cf actinics.

01/28/2009, 10:32 PM	#2
Ranchhand02 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 532	I would get one for around a 200 gallon tank if your budget allows for it. Get the biggest that you can afford and that will fit in your tank.