Ideal protein skimmer for 400g?
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bullitr
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i have a reeflo ocra with dart gold works really well on really heavy overstock 435 gallon display 600+ gallons total
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Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
I have a Hurricone Cat3 protein skimmer on my system that's supposedly rated for up to 800 gallons on my system. You should be good with a reef octopus 5000 as they have been one of a few protein skimmers that have managed to hold their own in gallons rated IMO.
kmu
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I have a 400g tank with a 100g sump, after displacement and everything Im running a 400g system. Currently running a Vertex Alpha cone 250, the tank is new with light stock, the skimmer seems to be keeping up just fine.
I had the same Vertex Alpha cone 250 on a 240g tank heavily stocked and the skimmer barely worked, I think it was just too big for the system.
I had the same Vertex Alpha cone 250 on a 240g tank heavily stocked and the skimmer barely worked, I think it was just too big for the system.
Drae
RAIDER NATION!
Don't judge a skimmer by its ratings, judge it by its specifications. Air/water lph and diameter/height. Becketts, needle wheels, mazzie venturi's and down drafts all are perfectly fine at making fine bubbles but the actual maintenance of each method varies greatly. If it were me I'd get a large diameter needle wheel with a couple of high quality pumps. Internal or external depends on you and what your preferences are, both types work very well.
tom obrecht
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Atb is at the top of my list anymore if the budget can stand it.
Found this one...downdraft.
ETSS 1800 XR Skimmer... looks massive. This a reliable brand? Thank you.
http://www.saltwatereddies.com/cont...uad_1800_xr_protein_skimmer.html#.U1YCkPldUyY
I can get this local used for hecka low $ w/o the pump.
ETSS 1800 XR Skimmer... looks massive. This a reliable brand? Thank you.
http://www.saltwatereddies.com/cont...uad_1800_xr_protein_skimmer.html#.U1YCkPldUyY
I can get this local used for hecka low $ w/o the pump.
Drae
RAIDER NATION!
Etss just shut down their business IIRC.
Aquatron
Refugium pat.#D414,242
ETSS 1800XR are great skimmers you wouldn't go wrong picking it up. Other nice skimmers are Reef Dynamics, Aqua Max, Bubble King, and Life Reef just to name a few. One skimmer you should check out is made by Aquarium Engineering very high quality
Good Luck!
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