help with a skimmer

[aznnutty]

i'm torn between a few skimmers. i know nothing about skimmers or what makes them great but here's a few that i can choose from.

http://www.aquacave.com/octopus-nw-150-needle-br-wheel-protein-skimmer-749.html

http://www.aquacave.com/octopus-nw-200-needle-br-wheel-protein-skimmer-496.html

http://afishybusiness.com/protein_s..._wheel_skimmer/octopus_nw-150_protein_skimmer

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1636567

i can't tell which is better then the other

 

[serpentman]

That's a good question Frost. Unfortunately, whether your price range is $150 or $1500, many will still argue over which skimmer is better. I would consider the airflow ratings on each to see how much air they pull. Chamber body size is another key which will improve reaction time. Of the skimmers you posted, I personally like the design better on the NW-150. It has a wedge pipe outlet and what appears to be a better taper on the neck.

 

[superchargeme]

Well , I always start with what am I keeping in my tank. How big is the tank? Then I go with the biggest skimmer I can afford, that will size wise fit where I need it. Looking at your choices and the size of your tank"in the making" , with currant animals being kept. I would go with the third choise. Good luck LUK which one you choose, Peace

 

[aznnutty]

15Lx11Wx22H keeping mostly coral, very little fish. sps, zoas, and some lps. 40g DT, 40g Frag, 40g Fuge, 40g sump

 

[aznnutty]

now, looking at the dementions. the third choice does seem to fit

 

[cap23244]

i would search here on rc about those skimmers alot of people like them from what i fould out but. they always moded them some how. if you have a few days do some research. i my self like erou reef and asm. but everyone has a favorite brand. i know there a few eruo's on rc for sale.
by the way great job on the setup so far. awsome.
cant wait to see the completed set up.

 

[cc90g]

i have the Octopus INT-PS 150 an my 90g with 30g sump and a 20 tall refugium and work very well

 

[oldreefer76]

Vertex IN-80 or IN-100 will out perform all the skimmers you listed for the same kind of $ and both Salty and Phishy are stocking them I Love my IN-100