Protein Skimmer for 140g

[DeadEnd]

Just wondering with the labor sale going on. Are the skimmers that are on sale not as good as the ones that aren't?

I have been trying to decide what skimmer to get (has been really hard since there are too many options) for my 110g DT 30g sump and while it would be great to get one with discount i don't know if it's the right call...

Any opinions?

 

[Geebs19]

Just wondering with the labor sale going on. Are the skimmers that are on sale not as good as the ones that aren't?

I have been trying to decide what skimmer to get (has been really hard since there are too many options) for my 110g DT 30g sump and while it would be great to get one with discount i don't know if it's the right call...

Any opinions?

Depends on what manufacturer allows for discounts or not. Would help if you post which ones you are looking at for more input.

 

[Aspect]

Bubble Magus Curve 9 would be a good skimmer for that size tank.

 

[DeadEnd]

Depends on what manufacturer allows for discounts or not. Would help if you post which ones you are looking at for more input.

So originally I was looking to get the Octopus Reef 150 (150 because I have a roller and a lot of people recommend to not oversize the skimmer with a roller), but then I was thinking about saving some money and started looking into simplicity / bubble magus. Now maybe any of the brands that are on discount which are Tunez, Bubble Magus, Eshopps, etc.

 

[DeadEnd]

Bubble Magus Curve 9 would be a good skimmer for that size tank.

Yes, it looks like it would but idk how good it is.

 

[Aspect]

Yes, it looks like it would but idk how good it is.

I've been rocking bubble Magus for 5 years. Protein skimmers are actually a simple design and they all pretty much do the same thing. Bubble Magus is a quality brand.

 

[ReefGeezer]

Bubble Magus Curve 9 would be a good skimmer for that size tank.

I have a Curve 7 on my 90. Works ok but is a little flaky. Just about anything makes it overflow. It replaced an old Reef 150 that was just too big... and old... and ugly... and noisy. I wish I had paid a little more for an appropriate sized Reef Octopus. For your tank, if you have the room a Classic 150 INT 6" would work. They're 15% off right now at BRS... so $275. The Classic 200 INT 8" would be $340. The Curve 9 is about $350.

 

[Aspect]

I have a Curve 7 on my 90. Works ok but is a little flaky. Just about anything makes it overflow. It replaced an old Reef 150 that was just too big... and old... and ugly... and noisy. I wish I had paid a little more for an appropriate sized Reef Octopus. For your tank, if you have the room a Classic 150 INT 6" would work. They're 15% off right now at BRS... so $275. The Classic 200 INT 8" would be $340. The Curve 9 is about $350.

Had a Curve 12 for 3 years now absolute powerhouse of a skimmer. Ever since it broke in, it has never overflowed. Even after new epoxy, filter socks, etc.

 

[DeadEnd]

I have a Curve 7 on my 90. Works ok but is a little flaky. Just about anything makes it overflow. It replaced an old Reef 150 that was just too big... and old... and ugly... and noisy. I wish I had paid a little more for an appropriate sized Reef Octopus. For your tank, if you have the room a Classic 150 INT 6" would work. They're 15% off right now at BRS... so $275. The Classic 200 INT 8" would be $340. The Curve 9 is about $350.

I don't believe the RO are on discount

 

[ReefGeezer]

Had a Curve 12 for 3 years now absolute powerhouse of a skimmer. Ever since it broke in, it has never overflowed. Even after new epoxy, filter socks, etc.

I wish I could say the same. Mine is not terrible. The level is just not as steady as my old Reef Octo.

 

[ReefGeezer]

I don't believe the RO are on discount

Looks like the 15% is site wide.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Sea side Aquatics c6 if u can find one. Comes with a sicce pump and the pump really makes the skimmer imo.
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[DeadEnd]

Looks like the 15% is site wide.

It only applies for all the NON-MAP brands so sad

 

[ReefGeezer]

It only applies for all the NON-MAP brands so sad

Yea, I looked closer. @Bulk Reef Supply is getting really bad about that. Did not used to be that way. Sad. I still order from them, but I wish they hadn't grown into just another big retailer.

 

[Geebs19]

If you get the bubble magus get the elite version. The sicce pump is dead silent. I couldn’t believe how quiet this skimmer is.

 

[Slicknick420]

ive been running deltec for a while. love their products.

 

[stephanjupillat]

Doubt these are on sale but if you’re looking for a really good one, look up lifereef. Website hasn’t been updated in forever but they make quality skimmers.

 

[DeadEnd]

Doubt these are on sale but if you’re looking for a really good one, look up lifereef. Website hasn’t been updated in forever but they make quality skimmers.

I have never heard about them I will need to research them

ive been running deltec for a while. love their products.

Mmm I will also need to research these ones

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What about simplicity skimmers? Are they good?

 

[chimbo84]

So originally I was looking to get the Octopus Reef 150 (150 because I have a roller and a lot of people recommend to not oversize the skimmer with a roller), but then I was thinking about saving some money and started looking into simplicity / bubble magus. Now maybe any of the brands that are on discount which are Tunez, Bubble Magus, Eshopps, etc.

I am extremely happy with my RO 150SS but I’m sure the Bubble Magus will be great as well. I agree on your sizing considerations. I have a 120gal display with a 40gal sump. I don’t have a roller and even then the 150 is plenty.

 

[DeadEnd]

I am extremely happy with my RO 150SS but I’m sure the Bubble Magus will be great as well. I agree on your sizing considerations. I have a 120gal display with a 40gal sump. I don’t have a roller and even then the 150 is plenty.

That's great to know. How heavy is your bio load?