need opinion on my protein skimmer

antjtc · 01/23/2012, 09:58 AM

I'm thinking of buying a reef octopus 4 protein skimmer for my 90 dt fowlr. It costs about 180.00 and has a needle wheel and 250 gph pump. It is rated for 100 gal tank. I realize this is a lower end skimmer due to price. I could get a higher price one but am really stretched w/ my budget. Can someone please give me your honest opinion as to whether this can "adequately" meet my needs. I don't plan to stock my tank on the heavy side and I have a 29 gal sump which will be about half full. Thanks.

kotu100 · 01/23/2012, 10:02 AM

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SeedlessOne · 01/23/2012, 10:04 AM

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01/23/2012, 09:58 AM	#1
antjtc Jon Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Clayton,California Posts: 222	need opinion on my protein skimmer I'm thinking of buying a reef octopus 4 protein skimmer for my 90 dt fowlr. It costs about 180.00 and has a needle wheel and 250 gph pump. It is rated for 100 gal tank. I realize this is a lower end skimmer due to price. I could get a higher price one but am really stretched w/ my budget. Can someone please give me your honest opinion as to whether this can "adequately" meet my needs. I don't plan to stock my tank on the heavy side and I have a 29 gal sump which will be about half full. Thanks.

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