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What skimmer for a 120 with a 40 breeder sump?

J

junk

I just got an MSX200 based on all the positive feedback on reefcentral. It's looks purty in the box, but that's all I can let you know yet. ;D
 
G

Gecko

I wouldn’t try and save money on the skimmer, I would only go high end on this purchase. I have a lifeReef skimmer and it’s awesome. I am reading good things about Octopus skimmers. Listed below are a few high end skimmers. Just depends on how much cash you’re willing to part with.

Bubble King
Deltec
LifeReef
EuroReef
 
Daniel

Daniel

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Officer Emeritus
I will have a MRC-2 skimmer going up for sale in the next week or two. It can be used in sump and out.
 
Baxreefs

Baxreefs

I would go MSX200, ASM G4X, or ASM G3. You could consider the Octo line too, but I like these for the money. I money's not an issue, go BIG Beckett MRC MR3 or so. very impressive skimming.
 
Brizjuan

Brizjuan

I run the same size tanks and have an AquaC EV180 in my sump... You probably have the same problem I do which is very limited room under the tank but it does fit into the 40 breeder nice and snug...
 
N

njstillwell

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Im running a AQUA C in my 30 gallon sump works great only complaint is that i must empty the collection cup every other day becasue the collectiion cup is pretty small but great for the money
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

jceli728 said:
I was talking to Jeremy from Premium aquatics here are some options he gave me:

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=VX-IN280&Category_Code=Vertex

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CV-EXT-300&Category_Code=Octopus

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=VX-A250&Category_Code=bubbleking

Let me know what you guys think.
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I asked the same question - I specifically asked about the ATI Bubble master and the mini-BKs. It's interesting that in his response to you - only the "octopus extreme" showed up again. I wonder if they are getting incented to push those skimmers. Mott768 placed a negative review on the extreme skimmer so I'm not sure I'd want to choose that model.

Anyways - the K2 skimmer daniel has looks nice...the cone shapped skimmers definitely seem designed to be great. I am also in the market for a skimmer on my 120 - so am following along closely.
 
Daniel

Daniel

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On the K-2 skimmer the neck is the PRECISE diameter of the top of the cone, PRECISELY. The twist-lock seal allowing this unique neck is a new design... a great innovation. There is NO obstruction in a K Series skimmer... the bubbles travel smoothly from the cone all the way to the top of the neck with no obstructions!
 
J

jceli728

I asked the same question - I specifically asked about the ATI Bubble master and the mini-BKs.  It's interesting that in his response to you - only the "octopus extreme" showed up again.  I wonder if they are getting incented to push those skimmers.  Mott768 placed a negative review on the extreme skimmer so I'm not sure I'd want to choose that model.
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I think Wendy has that skimmer and I recall asking her about it and she was very please with the performance. I'm really considering a cone skimmer so that BK might have a future home in my sump. K2 seems really interesting I'm  hoping I could find more info on it.
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

jceli728 said:
Looks like the extreme version. http://www.njreefers.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=11486.60

We need Wendy to clarify...
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I was just about to yield and say the pics you posted looked identical...and then I found it:

Also she says so in that same post you linked "I'll be using an Octopus PRO 300S with a predetermined footprint and built the bubbletrap baffles accordingly" ;)

I don't know if they even make this skimmer anymore though. Maybe the extreme is the lesser version but made in china instead of in Canada?


http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus-pro-300-s--br-needle-wheel-protein-br-skimmer-2228.html
PRO300S1.jpg
 
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