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So I'm trying to figure out my 90 gallon with a 20 gallon sump. I'm planning on a mixed reef and was looking at the Reef Octopus 150 INT but not sure if it's overkill. They have 3 categories for gallon specs but I'm not sure what filtration level of a mixed reef is. Can someone please clarify? Also, what do you think about this unit? Is there a better recommendation or does this thing kick butt?

Thanks!

  • 210 Gallon - Light Filtration Demand
  • 150 Gallon – Medium Filtration Demand
  • 120 Gallon – Heavy Filtration Demand

Technical Specs
  • Body Size: 6"
  • Footprint: 12.4" x 8.7"
  • Neck Size: 3"
  • Total Height: 22"
  • Output Size: 40mm - Comes with Metric to British Adapter to 1.25” pvc
  • Output Height: 5.6"
  • Note: Recommended Sump Water Depth: 6"-8"
Pump Information
  • Aquatrance 2000 Pinwheel Pump
  • Wattage: 18w
  • Air Draw: 720 lph / 25.2 SCFH*
  • Water Draw: 198 GPH*
  • *Air and water results will vary depending on aquarium setup
 
I would rate your skimmer needs on fish load.

And most tanks run a medium to heavy bio load.
 

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