Tunze 9010 vs. Reef Octopus NW 150

[The Saltwater Kid]

So which is better and why? I'm looking for the best bang for your buck skimmer under $200 (the further under the better...on a tight budget). I know of a used Tunze 9010 that I can get for under $200 and I've seen a used Reef Octopus NW 150 for around $160.

 

[Jeremy R.]

The Octopus NW 150 is crap. I have never seen the Tunze 9010 first hand so I can't say but they are not too popular in the skimmer market. I would look into the cheap sump saver skimmer offered by Luke at Reef Filtration.

 

[mojo]

The tunze 9010 would be better in that price range. Another to look at is the vertex in100, the Nac 6 and well you will have to let me know what your tank volume is.

the tunze skimmers are nice for tight spots. But if not needed I would look at a different design. They still work well. Just hard to justify the cost new.

 

[The Saltwater Kid]

It will be a 40g breeder with a 20g high sump.