RPS-1000/PCNW-110? Do I need a Recirc?

chevegan

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I have a simple question. Why? Is it worth the extra $100 bucks to get the same model skimmer i.e. NW-110 and the like as the recirculating model? I mean doesn't it stand to reason that those skimmers should also be good since it is made by the same company?

I'm asking because I'm setting up another reef. 50gal with 10gal sump. Mix of LPS, Softies and few SPS. Getting rid of my halides and got T5's to avoid using my chiller in SoCal heat But that's for another thread.

Back to the skimmer. I'm going to sell what I have laying around, in this case a Remora with a maxi-1200 to try to make up for the funds. Does anyone here have a life experience between the non recircs and the recircs? Preferably of the same model. I'm assuming the pacific coast stuff is better than the Coralife? Anyhow I've read through tons of threads here and feel I got more confused. :confused:

A little help would be much appreciated.

I really like the nw-110 and the PS-100 counterpart each around 100 bucks. but waiting on what you all have to say
 
Oh and while we're on the subject, I don't know a thing about tunz skimmers. Do they compare with the above mentioned Recirculating or even the normal ones?
 
Never used a Tunze, but my LFS swears by them. On a 60 gal system, I'd get the NW-150 if you can fit it. If not, the NW-110 should be fine. I don't think you need a recirc.
 
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