75g Setup questions

[Mike1995]

So. I can't get a hold of a skimmer off here in time, i was looking at either a reef octopus classic 150 or the ice cap k1-160. Online it says they're both rated for 120-210g. Which is better? Or are they both good?
Also, my tank has been getting a bit cloudy. I do water changes every week. Is it a bacterial bloom? I'm getting a test kit this week as well. My whole system or mosy it is used .and I was looking at my current skimmer, it's one of those seaclone ones .it's only rated for 50g. Could this also be a cause for cloudy water?

 

[mta_morrow]

A FTS will help a lot.

The skimmer will not be the cause of your bacterial bloom, if it is one.

Used equipment is just fine and a great way to get going.

Your skimmer may be fine for a while if your bio load is low. But if you really want some fish and corals you will want to upgrade.

 

[Mike1995]

What is FTS? :/

 

[ndrwater]

What is FTS? :/

FTS= Full Tank Shot
Meaning a picture of the whole tank

 

[Mike1995]

Oh.. sorry.
I'll take a picture and post

 

[Mike1995]

My phone camera isn't all that great. It's also night time. But this is what it looks like now. Has a good bit of cloudiness

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[DesertReefT4r]

Reef Octopus is a good brand. I have had a couple in the past. Currently running the 150SSS on my 75g. It is over sized but I plan on a full tank of sps and fish. The 110 may be better suited for you if you dont plan to have a heavy bio load. Sounds like you are new to saltwater so I would recommend starting with a light bio load and learn. Cloudy water is most likely a bactieral bloom and it will clear up on its own so just let it ride.

 

[Mike1995]

Reef Octopus is a good brand. I have had a couple in the past. Currently running the 150SSS on my 75g. It is over sized but I plan on a full tank of sps and fish. The 110 may be better suited for you if you dont plan to have a heavy bio load. Sounds like you are new to saltwater so I would recommend starting with a light bio load and learn. Cloudy water is most likely a bactieral bloom and it will clear up on its own so just let it ride.

Thank you! :)
Yeah, I've always only had freshwater tanks .(currently have 5). So kinds learning this saltwater thing as i go. I plan on a bashsea sump next week too . Will a reef octopus fit in the 30x10x14 sump?