Skimmer questions

[rb122191]

Looking to purchase a new skimmer that will be used for a 150-180 gallon tank.

Comparing 2 options. Reef octopus or bubble magus. What are your thoughts on these and what size would I need? I was thinking either the reef octopus regal 220 int or the bubble magus c9 elite.

 

[cdemoss01]

Octopus regal 220 may be overdoing it as it supports 500 gallons. Bubble magus is out of this world expensive. Octopus may be better depending on the price. But you can get a smaller skimmer and still be fine.

 

[Fish & Coral Store]

Looking to purchase a new skimmer that will be used for a 150-180 gallon tank.

Comparing 2 options. Reef octopus or bubble magus. What are your thoughts on these and what size would I need? I was thinking either the reef octopus regal 220 int or the bubble magus c9 elite.

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[twentyleagues]

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We not only sell our wonderful products, but we also offer advice on fish/aquariums and how to maintain them the best.

You guys know anything about skimmers? Maybe that would help the op out?

 

[reeftivo]

Looking to purchase a new skimmer that will be used for a 150-180 gallon tank.

Comparing 2 options. Reef octopus or bubble magus. What are your thoughts on these and what size would I need? I was thinking either the reef octopus regal 220 int or the bubble magus c9 elite.

the BM C9 elite is almost half the price of the Reef octo 220 int. it also uses a sicce psk so i would lean toward the bubble Magus. The C9 may be a little big unless you are stocking heavy. you could probably get away with a C7 elite. also look at the simplicity 320 DC skimmer.

 

[reeftivo]

another one to look at and still a couple hundred cheaper than the RO 220

1000 Series - Internal Protein Skimmer

AQUARIUM SIZE 155 - 255 GALLONS MODEL PUMP DIMENSIONS FOOTPRINT CONTROLLER SUMP LEVEL POWER 1000i DCC 2 (DC 24V) 9" x 5.5" x 20.5" 9" x 5.5" Sine Wave 2 6 - 10 inches 13W with 650 liters of air/h. 1000ix DCS 600 (AC 120V) 9" x 5.5" x 20.5" 9" x 5.5" x 6 - 10 inches 11W with 600 liters of...

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[theMeat]

Looking to purchase a new skimmer that will be used for a 150-180 gallon tank.

Comparing 2 options. Reef octopus or bubble magus. What are your thoughts on these and what size would I need? I was thinking either the reef octopus regal 220 int or the bubble magus c9 elite.

They’re both good companies, would lean towards reef octopus.
Regal 150int would be my first choice for a tank that size.
A word of advice for skimmer size. Yeah you can adjust, and if a dc pump you can even dial it down. But if the neck and body are too big you won’t collect as much skimmate no matter what you do. Another words don’t oversize your skimmer

 

[dangros]

Whats the difference between the regal and elite series?

 

[mjszos]

I’d go with a Reef Octopus personally, purely for price. BM skimmers are $$$

I have a Red Sea DC skimmer on my 100G + 50G sump and it’s nice. Undersized as it’s a carry over from my old tank, but will almost assuredly buy another when it’s time to upgrade.

 

[Pntbll687]

Here's a good option, that won't break the bank

IceCap K3-160 OVP In-Sump Protein Skimmer (CLOSEOUT)

Compact in-sump protein skimmer ideal for marine aquariums of up to 250 gallons.K3 160OVP User Instructions - Click Here

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[theMeat]

Whats the difference between the regal and elite series?

The shape of the body. The elite has the wine bottle shape