Skimmer advice?????????

[eric31887]

Am looking to buy a new skimmer for my 90 gal? Don't really know which way to go? I seem to like the reef octopus but don't know which one. I don't want to go to small but one the same hand don't want to go to big, if there is a such thing? Any advice anyone?

 

[Dowtish]

what is your budget?

 

[poolkeeper1]

The Super Reef Octopus XP2000 or the 3000 would be a good choice and if you plan on upgrading in the future the larger one would work on a bigger tank as well.
Reef Dynamics also has a new line of skimmer that looks to be as good if not better for a great price and are sold locally too.
Bill

 

[eric31887]

I mean I don't really want to go no more than 300 I have been looking at the 6" recirculating or the 6" pinwheel don't really no the difference between the two or if they are sufficient but they have good reviews

 

[Dowtish]

Do you have a preference on in sump or external?

 

[eric31887]

I don't guess. I'm open to either. I would have to plumb the external in and out of the sump right?

 

[adamfinke]

I have a Aqua C EV150 for sale.

It's used looking to get $100.00 no pump $150.00 w mag drive 9.5 Only selling cause I bought a complete Lifereef setup.

 

[Dowtish]

Yes, that is correct. I will go ahead and say that Reef Octopus and SWC skimmers are pretty much the best bang for the buck.

I run a SWC 160 cone on my 90. There is an SWC 180 skimmer for sale on here somewhere for $300, which would be plenty for a 90 and then some. How big is your sump? and how much room do you have under the stand? how tall?

 

[eric31887]

My sump is a 40 gal and my stand is like 26" tall tight from the sump. The skimmer chamber is 9" x 11" tight

 

[Reefer5060]

Check out the cadlights I have mine and it is amazing. Dead silent and good skim

 

[eric31887]

I'm interested in the aqua c Adam if it will fit

 

[Dowtish]

The Cadlights skimmer looks really good too. I here nothing but great reviews, but it just hasnt been around long enough to show long term performance. There are a lot of skimmers out there, and at $300 you should have plenty of options. But like I said before, I think SWC and Reef Octopus is the way to go.

 

[eric31887]

Cool thanks for the advice what do you think about the aqua c

 

[Dowtish]

I dont have any experience with those, but there are a few here in the club that do....ill let them chime in

 

[k2parkstar]

Yes, that is correct. I will go ahead and say that Reef Octopus and SWC skimmers are pretty much the best bang for the buck.

I run a SWC 160 cone on my 90. There is an SWC 180 skimmer for sale on here somewhere for $300, which would be plenty for a 90 and then some. How big is your sump? and how much room do you have under the stand? how tall?

+1 on the SWC. Love my 160 cone

 

[poolkeeper1]

The Cadlights skimmer looks really good too. I here nothing but great reviews, but it just hasnt been around long enough to show long term performance. There are a lot of skimmers out there, and at $300 you should have plenty of options. But like I said before, I think SWC and Reef Octopus is the way to go.

Just a side note, Reef Dynamics Skimmers are the Former Euro-Reef Co and have built quality skimmers for many years, And the Price is lower than Reef Octopus FYI
Bill

 

[CloudIX]

I don't guess. I'm open to either. I would have to plumb the external in and out of the sump right?

Go with the xp3000 ext, its the external version and it's a recirculating pinwheel model. Plus your not displacing water in your sump for a skimmer to set in. Bill turned me on to this one and i must say, it's one heck of a skimmer. I have about 300 gallons total water volume and it has no problems keeping up with my system.

 

[reewik]

I have a euro reef 6-2 with no pump.. I will sell it for $75.00. The pump can be purchased for a decent price. This is a fantastic skimmer. Let me know.

http://www.reefdynamics.com/
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