Another skimmer suggestion

[goofball310]

Alright, I'm in the market for a new skimmer and I have the chance to get a Reeflo Orca 250 with no upgrades or a Super Reef Octopus 3000 external. Just trying to weigh out the pro's and con's of having either. I will be getting them both for about the same price

Reeflo Orca $550
Watt Draw: 120 watts
System Capability (gallons): 200 - 800
Air Flow: 1,950 liters per hour
Recommended Water Flow: 400-600 gph
Footprint: 16" x 20"
Diameter: 11.8"
Height: 32"


SRO 3000ext $575
Super Reef Octopus 3000 External
Includes Bubble Blaster HY3000 pump
Rated up to 400 gal. Air intake: scfh
Dimensions: 16.5" x 13.75" x 26.75"
8" Diameter

System will be 325 total gallons with heavy bioload and lots of feeding.

 

[Paulairduck]

I would go with the octopus external, great skimmer

 

[goofball310]

there are tons of posts to prove that the Orca is also, plus has tons of room for grow if/when I expand to a larger system.

 

[sasharotty]

Which skimmer did you end up with??

 

[goofball310]

Orca 250 and absolutely love it. By far the best skimmer for the buck right now considering you are getting a $1500 skimmmer for $5-600. I'm already planning my upgrade to a 400 gallon display/700 total system which I will be transferring the Orca onto next.