Designing a 1200 Gallon system and thinking about using the
Does anyone have experience with large external skimmers? How does this one rate? Is there any better alternative? One issue I am having is tracking down someone with available stock on these things. Seems like this model at least is sold out everywhere so alternative recommendations would be appreciated.
Also, I don't have too much experience with Calcium reactors, how nice are they for a large system that is going to have a large coral load?
Reef Octopus 250PRO Commercial Calcium Reactor
I was eyeballing this one: https://www.coralvue.com/250pro-commercial-calcium-reactor
However I think having the same issues I can't seem to find a reliable source that has something this large in stock -- are there alternatives that anyone could recommend, or experience using this model to share?
I have a 250 gallon Sump already built, it's a monster.
REEF OCTOPUS SRO-XP8000E
Reef Octopus SRO-XP8000E In-Sump Protein Skimmer
The Super Reef Octopus XP8000 is a Recirculating External protein skimmer that has a full conical body for enhanced foam production* and power.
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Does anyone have experience with large external skimmers? How does this one rate? Is there any better alternative? One issue I am having is tracking down someone with available stock on these things. Seems like this model at least is sold out everywhere so alternative recommendations would be appreciated.
Also, I don't have too much experience with Calcium reactors, how nice are they for a large system that is going to have a large coral load?
Reef Octopus 250PRO Commercial Calcium Reactor
I was eyeballing this one: https://www.coralvue.com/250pro-commercial-calcium-reactor
However I think having the same issues I can't seem to find a reliable source that has something this large in stock -- are there alternatives that anyone could recommend, or experience using this model to share?
I have a 250 gallon Sump already built, it's a monster.
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