Protein Skimmer for Nuvo 50 Lagoon

[cdbean]

I need some input on a protein skimmer for my AIO. I was looking at the Tunze 9004 but I'm doubtful that I can fit it. Other options are the Reef Octopus Classic 90, 100 or 1000 or the AquaReady 1.5 or Bullet 3. I have a high bioload and dual Nature Dimensions rollers in the two outer chambers and an Aqua UV 15W hang on unit coming. I would appreciate any input on those skimmers or any others I might have missed.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

The reef octopus classic 1000 is amazing so far, but I've only had it 2 months.

The aquaready 1.5 is also amazing, I used it for 4 years, its a hard core workhorse. The only reason I stopped using it was because I lost the impeller during maintenance.

I bought the Bullet 3 as a replacement, mostly just to try something new. It is basically a cheap copy of the 1.5, it has a smaller body, smaller pump, thinner plastic, and produces less skimmate than the 1.5. And frankly it became fidgety when it got dirty so it needed frequent cleaning, and after a year and half of putting up with its crankiness I decided to sell it and got the octopus.

 

[cdbean]

Thanks for the reply, it's kind of what I was thinking. Since the tank is in my bedroom, any thoughts on whether the 1000 or the 1.5 looks better and less intrusive and is there any major difference in noise? I appreciate the feedback

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

noise-wise the octopus is slightly more quiet, but not by too much.

 

[cdbean]

Thanks again, appreciate the thoughts. I think I'll order the Reef Octopus.