No skimmer!!

[imarkspeed]

ok so my skimmer broke about a month now and i havnt replaced it . my tank actully looks great !! my tank is mostly soft corals and some sps but every looks awsome should i even get a skimmer?

what do you guys rec for a 180 fully stocked but for no more then $350?

 

[David - Miami]

Have you tested your water? Particularly nitrates. They might be spiking.

 

[imarkspeed]

yea i tested them. i mean i have been doing water changes so it dosnt go anywhere .

 

[imarkspeed]

what do u guys think of this skimmer: Vertex IN 250 In-Sump
Protein Skimmer,
Generation 2
Model: IN-250
* Foot Print: 13.5" x 11"
* Height: 30"
* Diameter: 8"
* Air Draw: 1020lph @ 55w
* Aquarium Size: 150-250 Gallons

 

[illal]

get an octo extreme 200

 

[bolo7735]

I heard the high end Vertex are very similar to the Bubble King.

 

[bolo7735]

How often do you do a water change and what amount? Are you still feeding heavily?

Some reefer do not run a skimmer but they do water changes every week. They also do not have a heavy stock tank of fishes either.

 

[ReefWreak]

Octo extreme 200 or 250

Yes, a tank can last for a long time without a skimmer, especially with water changes, however you've just got to keep that water change schedule consistent otherwise you'll get nutrient buildups again. Most of the really dedicated reefers do consistent water changes AND skim heavily. I was fortunate that my skimmer was oversized enough for my tank that I was okay rarely doing water changes, and mostly just skimming. Water changes and heavy skimming is strongly recommended.

 

[avaneaton2000]

2010 Octopus Extreme 200 for $289. Eric just posted the same thought that I did at the same time.

 

[imarkspeed]

Well i just been doing 15 gal a week. i had an ick problem and most of my fish past way . iam feeding kinda heavy just to keep the last fish in my tank and it seems to be doing great . but i need a skimmer and that octo sounds good . where did you guys see it for 289?

 

[ReefWreak]

Reef Specialty has it

http://www.reefspecialty.com/Protei...-Extreme-Skimmer-Series-200/product_info.html

Do RC a favor and click "Home" at the top, then "Sponsors on the left side," then buy the skimmer through that link. I dunno if they even track it, but I'd at least try to get them some credit if/when possible, since those sponsors make this forum possible.

 

[Ding2daDong]

super reef octopus 2000

-Matthew

 

[ReefWreak]

Also, if chuck (coralfragger101) still has that Deltec skimmer for a great price, I'd definitely consider checking that out. That was a sweet skimmer.

 

[JWright02]

I myself am in the market for an Octo extreme 200. I have a total system volume of about 160g.
From everyones feedback on here and anywhere else really, those skimmers are the best bang for your buck.

 

[imarkspeed]

O yea def buy from them !! that price is good because other places are taxin!!!

 

[bolo7735]

Well i just been doing 15 gal a week. i had an ick problem and most of my fish past way . iam feeding kinda heavy just to keep the last fish in my tank and it seems to be doing great . but i need a skimmer and that octo sounds good . where did you guys see it for 289?

My tank just went thru a ick problem. Lost 5 fish but the others survive. Lost my Bellus Angel which hurt my pocket seeing that one go. Water changes makes such a big difference to the fish and coral. Keep doing what you are doing. Skimmer will be a great add on.

 

[ktg113]

I am looking at the vertex in180 for my tank I know some people that have the in80 and they run great

 

[Jgoal55]

Ive heard good things about both skimmers. I personally have an octopus and love it.

 

[bobby65]

is the octo 200 ok for my 125 or is there a smaller one

 

[illal]

the oct0 200 is perfect for a 125g.... if you want smaller you can go with the 160 but the price differance isnt that much (go with the 200!)