Newb with Skimmer Question

Cubed Reefer · 03/19/2013, 09:38 PM

Hey there as title reads I have a skimmer question for my dive into this hobby, have my tank and now piecing together the rest of my setup. I have heard good things of reef octopus and I was looking at the NWB 110 model, some people I have talked to say this skimmer would be fine then I hear I should get something else or the brand is blah. Trying to figure this out , any help would be great! Thank you in advance.

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Jeremy B. · 03/20/2013, 08:49 AM

What size system are you planning? The NWB series is a good middle of the road skimmer, but a lot of it has to do with your specific system size.

Cubed Reefer · 03/20/2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy B.

What size system are you planning? The NWB series is a good middle of the road skimmer, but a lot of it has to do with your specific system size.

Silly me I didnt say anything about tank size

. I will be running a 60 Cube with prob 20g underneath, I am currently on the fence for a NWB 110 or splurge some and get the SRO 1000. The SRO sure is pretty!

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mikecc67548 · 03/20/2013, 03:17 PM

in sump or out of sump?

reefernutz · 03/20/2013, 05:20 PM

Have you looked at the Reef Dynamics line? Fantastic skimmer for the money. The INS-80 would be perfect for your setup.

http://www.reefdynamics.com/INS80-Pr...er-p/ins80.htm

I can tell you that Reef Dynamics gives real ratings for it's skimmers so when it says 80g, it will handle 80g heavily stocked.

The other to look at is the Avast CS-1. They are pretty easy to put together and do a good job. Down side is that you have to build it.........glue and all.

Cubed Reefer · 03/20/2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mikecc67548

in sump or out of sump?

In sump, or at least that's the plan!

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Originally Posted by reefernutz

Have you looked at the Reef Dynamics line? Fantastic skimmer for the money. The INS-80 would be perfect for your setup.

http://www.reefdynamics.com/INS80-Pr...er-p/ins80.htm

I can tell you that Reef Dynamics gives real ratings for it's skimmers so when it says 80g, it will handle 80g heavily stocked.

The other to look at is the Avast CS-1. They are pretty easy to put together and do a good job. Down side is that you have to build it.........glue and all.

Ill check out Reef Dynamics and that Avast kit looks killer! Wonder how hard it really is to put it together.

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synofreak · 03/20/2013, 10:28 PM

SWC BMK150 can be had for under $200 new.....thats what I just got for my 60cube with 40 breeder sump.. I own a SWC200 for 5 years. Good build, good performance with SWC. Small footprint also.

Cubed Reefer · 03/21/2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by synofreak

SWC BMK150 can be had for under $200 new.....thats what I just got for my 60cube with 40 breeder sump.. I own a SWC200 for 5 years. Good build, good performance with SWC. Small footprint also.

Wow I am really liking that skimmer. Great price also!

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klwheat · 03/21/2013, 09:14 AM

if you want the sro...go for it. You won't be disappointed. I have an sro5000sss now, and have a couple of smaller ones over the years. they work well and very reliable.

ctiq21 · 03/21/2013, 09:22 AM

I have the Reef Octopus 110 in a similar setup. Works great!

Cubed Reefer · 03/21/2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by klwheat

if you want the sro...go for it. You won't be disappointed. I have an sro5000sss now, and have a couple of smaller ones over the years. they work well and very reliable.

Ya I think it will come down to the SWC or the Octopus. Just gonna keep doing some reading on some or pray one maybe comes up in the classifieds!

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Originally Posted by ctiq21

I have the Reef Octopus 110 in a similar setup. Works great!

How much bio are you pushing in this similar setup? How many fish, etc. Be great for some more info, thank you in advance.

CR

ctiq21 · 03/21/2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cubed Reefer

How much bio are you pushing in this similar setup? How many fish, etc. Be great for some more info, thank you in advance.

CR

Not a lot. 5 fish, small CUC, and minimal corals, but it pulls out a lot of gunk.

Cubed Reefer · 03/21/2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ctiq21

Not a lot. 5 fish, small CUC, and minimal corals, but it pulls out a lot of gunk.

Ya I am hoping for around 8 fish and a bunch corals. I am really liking the SWC 160 right now. Thing looks like a monster.

CR

03/19/2013, 09:38 PM	#1
Cubed Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Myers,FL Posts: 358	Newb with Skimmer Question Hey there as title reads I have a skimmer question for my dive into this hobby, have my tank and now piecing together the rest of my setup. I have heard good things of reef octopus and I was looking at the NWB 110 model, some people I have talked to say this skimmer would be fine then I hear I should get something else or the brand is blah. Trying to figure this out , any help would be great! Thank you in advance. CR

03/20/2013, 10:28 PM	#7
synofreak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rockford,IL Posts: 739	SWC BMK150 can be had for under $200 new.....thats what I just got for my 60cube with 40 breeder sump.. I own a SWC200 for 5 years. Good build, good performance with SWC. Small footprint also. __________________ Give your dogs fresh water all the time, why not your reef=). Current Tank Info: 125g and 120g

03/21/2013, 09:14 AM	#9
klwheat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 676	if you want the sro...go for it. You won't be disappointed. I have an sro5000sss now, and have a couple of smaller ones over the years. they work well and very reliable. __________________ 180 Gallon Mixed reef President/Co-founder Running4Trisomy A Butterfly's Touch

03/21/2013, 09:22 AM	#10
ctiq21 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 24	I have the Reef Octopus 110 in a similar setup. Works great! __________________ CTIQ21

03/20/2013, 08:49 AM	#2
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	What size system are you planning? The NWB series is a good middle of the road skimmer, but a lot of it has to do with your specific system size.

03/20/2013, 03:17 PM	#4
mikecc67548 Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 472	in sump or out of sump?

03/20/2013, 05:20 PM	#5
reefernutz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 235	Have you looked at the Reef Dynamics line? Fantastic skimmer for the money. The INS-80 would be perfect for your setup. http://www.reefdynamics.com/INS80-Pr...er-p/ins80.htm I can tell you that Reef Dynamics gives real ratings for it's skimmers so when it says 80g, it will handle 80g heavily stocked. The other to look at is the Avast CS-1. They are pretty easy to put together and do a good job. Down side is that you have to build it.........glue and all.