What skimmer should I get?

Mccoolx22 · 11/05/2013, 10:42 PM

Hi, new to the site and looking for feedback
looking at getting a skimmer for my new build. A 40 breeder over a 40 breeder, The bottom breeder will be a display refugium and house the skimmer. I have it narrowed down to the Octopus 110 or Bubble Magus Curve 5,
thoughts or other suggestions?

Saltwatercoral2 · 11/05/2013, 10:46 PM

If those are your only 2 choices, I say the bubble magus curve.

I would go with something else though. Aquamaxx cones co1, or the aqua max em100

zaitmi · 11/06/2013, 04:52 AM

I use remora skimmer but not fully satisfied the skimmate color is not that good quite light in color. I used earlier internal protein skimmer with airstone and got amazing results after running for a month. Though the worst part u need rear chamber or sump to keep them as look very bad in display.Also u need to change airstone regularly thats a headache.

igot2gats · 11/06/2013, 10:55 AM

You can't go wrong with either brand.

Just a thought - are both skimmers rated for a tank that's bigger than a 40g?

If not, you may want to consider. It helps when you have a skimmer that can handle a bigger tank.

thegrun · 11/06/2013, 11:22 AM

Both skimmers are very good. I would add the CAD Lights PLS-100 as another good option, it has a very small footprint and skims as well as the other two skimmers.

dppitone · 11/06/2013, 01:11 PM

They're both good as long as they have the capacity for how your system is setup.

knight2255 · 11/06/2013, 02:25 PM

Aquamaxx cones co1

Arnel0387 · 11/06/2013, 03:30 PM

Super reef octopus!

Dazedman00 · 11/06/2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Arnel0387

Super reef octopus!

I second this. I love my reef octopus!! Best $ I have spent on a skimmer to date.

Mccoolx22 · 11/06/2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igot2gats

You can't go wrong with either brand.

Just a thought - are both skimmers rated for a tank that's bigger than a 40g?

If not, you may want to consider. It helps when you have a skimmer that can handle a bigger tank.

yes B.M.C is 140 gallons the REEF OCTOPUS110 is 100 gallons

the CAD Lights PLS-100 skimmer seems pretty nice but it's out of stock direct from them. Anyone know of an authorized dealer online?

thegrun · 11/06/2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mccoolx22

yes B.M.C is 140 gallons the REEF OCTOPUS110 is 100 gallons

the CAD Lights PLS-100 skimmer seems pretty nice but it's out of stock direct from them. Anyone know of an authorized dealer online?

Marine depot

rfgonzo · 11/06/2013, 11:31 PM

Anyone a fan of AquaC anymore? Just sayin,

Beefy_Reefy · 11/06/2013, 11:43 PM

Reef Octopus NWB150
Not all that much more than the 110.

Mccoolx22 · 11/07/2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thegrun

Marine depot

might wait it out for the 150 coming out at the end of the month, depending on the foot print

dppitone · 11/07/2013, 10:08 PM

IMO a skimmer is equipment that should be bought used if they are available. I'd look on Ebay or the for sale forum here. Used skimmers can be had for less than half retail every day. The only reason to buy new IMO is if the person doesn't have cash and must used credit. Otherwise, skimmers don't go bad from age. I know the Reef Octopus and CAD are always on Ebay. I'm sure Bubble Magnus is too.

11/05/2013, 10:42 PM	#1
Mccoolx22 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 10	What skimmer should I get? Hi, new to the site and looking for feedback looking at getting a skimmer for my new build. A 40 breeder over a 40 breeder, The bottom breeder will be a display refugium and house the skimmer. I have it narrowed down to the Octopus 110 or Bubble Magus Curve 5, thoughts or other suggestions?

11/06/2013, 04:52 AM	#3
zaitmi Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 446	I use remora skimmer but not fully satisfied the skimmate color is not that good quite light in color. I used earlier internal protein skimmer with airstone and got amazing results after running for a month. Though the worst part u need rear chamber or sump to keep them as look very bad in display.Also u need to change airstone regularly thats a headache. __________________ Current Tank Info : 10 Gallon Sumpless Tank, 3 "Live Sand Light kessil a80 Live Stock Info : 1 tomato clown

11/06/2013, 10:55 AM	#4
igot2gats Deeeetroit Basketball! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,063	You can't go wrong with either brand. Just a thought - are both skimmers rated for a tank that's bigger than a 40g? If not, you may want to consider. It helps when you have a skimmer that can handle a bigger tank. __________________ Jeff Stop being lazy, and use the search function. Seriously. Current Tank Info: 75g DT / 20g sump / 20g QT - Eheim 1250, Tunze Osmolator 3155, GHL Profilux 3, 2 Tunze 6095, Tunze Wavebox, Aqua Illumination Hydra LEDs

11/06/2013, 03:30 PM	#8
Arnel0387 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 997	Super reef octopus! __________________ Minimalist, barebottom, SPS dominated dream tank coming soon! My reefing philosophy: SPS = Stability. Patience. Simplicity.

11/05/2013, 10:46 PM	#2
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	If those are your only 2 choices, I say the bubble magus curve. I would go with something else though. Aquamaxx cones co1, or the aqua max em100

11/06/2013, 11:22 AM	#5
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	Both skimmers are very good. I would add the CAD Lights PLS-100 as another good option, it has a very small footprint and skims as well as the other two skimmers.

11/06/2013, 01:11 PM	#6
dppitone Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Queen Village, Phila. Posts: 1,697	They're both good as long as they have the capacity for how your system is setup.

11/06/2013, 02:25 PM	#7
knight2255 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 313	Aquamaxx cones co1

11/06/2013, 11:31 PM	#12
rfgonzo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	Anyone a fan of AquaC anymore? Just sayin,

11/06/2013, 11:43 PM	#13
Beefy_Reefy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 421	Reef Octopus NWB150 Not all that much more than the 110.

11/07/2013, 10:08 PM	#15
dppitone Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Queen Village, Phila. Posts: 1,697	IMO a skimmer is equipment that should be bought used if they are available. I'd look on Ebay or the for sale forum here. Used skimmers can be had for less than half retail every day. The only reason to buy new IMO is if the person doesn't have cash and must used credit. Otherwise, skimmers don't go bad from age. I know the Reef Octopus and CAD are always on Ebay. I'm sure Bubble Magnus is too.