What skimmer to get for a 150 gallon mixed reef?
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JIsBusyReefing
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Perfect! You talked me into it. I'll order that bad boy within the next week.
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We have a 200int at a reduced price on our site.
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Whew! That's an expensive one.
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JIsBusyReefing
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I see that it's an open or damaged box. What's the condition of the skimmer itself? Any cracks or leaks?
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Brand new
1guydude
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Im gonna give you 3 options. 2 makers.
Lifereef. Get the one with the flange so you can take it apart and clean it and or add sections to make it taller.
Bm c66
Old school double pumper but still a big workhorse. Should be able to find around $350.
Bm 160
External. Recirculating. Need i say more? Lol.
Just put your output of the pellet reactor to the input of your skimmer pump and your good to go.
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Lifereef. Get the one with the flange so you can take it apart and clean it and or add sections to make it taller.
Bm c66
Old school double pumper but still a big workhorse. Should be able to find around $350.
Bm 160
External. Recirculating. Need i say more? Lol.
Just put your output of the pellet reactor to the input of your skimmer pump and your good to go.
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Perfect! I'll likely get that ordered here within the next few days.
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This is just a little above your max-limit, but is likely to pay dividends in the long run.
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I understand that is $240 above .... but that is like $20/month spread over a year. $10/month spread over 2 years... so, assuming that it runs for 5 years (Deltecs being legendary beasts, are very likely to last that long) - your additional $$ spend/month is like $4/month.
... Just some food for thought. I advise companies on their investments. So thinking about expenses is what I do, professionally.
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I understand that is $240 above .... but that is like $20/month spread over a year. $10/month spread over 2 years... so, assuming that it runs for 5 years (Deltecs being legendary beasts, are very likely to last that long) - your additional $$ spend/month is like $4/month.
... Just some food for thought. I advise companies on their investments. So thinking about expenses is what I do, professionally.
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Got the Reef Octopus Classic 200INT. Waaaaay bigger than 150INT. Seems to be working good so far.
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