Skimmer Advice Needed!! Which would you buy?

[tsharpe291]

So as yall probably guessed I still haven’t settled on a skimmer yet. There’s just too many variables with $$ & skimmer footprint being the biggest factors. I am really trying not to go over $350 and I checked out other skimmers of lower value but they lack the bio load coverage & mass reviews + long term reliability that I’m looking for. I lost $300 on the AquaMaxx so I am really trying to avoid losing another $300+ on a new skimmer if it bites the dust in 6 months. Does anyone use the Reef Octo Classic 150 Internal or should I just go with what I really want the Curve 7 Elite??

Ive used reef octopus for 10+ years, currently the 150 int classic. great skimmers

 

[tzabor10]

Reef octopus is well worth the price

 

[jft]

TRIED them all Bubble magus disappointment!!! Reef octo always performs and well built!

 

[legionofdoon]

I'm a lifereef fanboy, but I was at SeaWorld yesterday and they are using all Octo skimmers at their Coral rehabilitation center. Not sure what model though.

 

[Adam Houston]

Thanks for all the feedback Reef Fam!! I finally ordered the Reef Octopus- Classic 150 INT. A little larger footprint than I was looking for but it fit my budget well and has the best reviews for sure.

 

[Lori_inFL]

So as yall probably guessed I still haven’t settled on a skimmer yet. There’s just too many variables with $$ & skimmer footprint being the biggest factors. I am really trying not to go over $350 and I checked out other skimmers of lower value but they lack the bio load coverage & mass reviews + long term reliability that I’m looking for. I lost $300 on the AquaMaxx so I am really trying to avoid losing another $300+ on a new skimmer if it bites the dust in 6 months. Does anyone use the Reef Octo Classic 150 Internal or should I just go with what I really want the Curve 7 Elite??

How old was the Aquamaxx? TIA!

 

[Freenow54]

How old was the Aquamaxx? TIA!

Yes its worked reliably for at least 5 years