Skimmer help

[Ca3]

I'm new to this, I'm debating on a 75 g or a 90g tank. What do you guys suggest for a skimmer, considering this is my new hobby I don't want the cheapest thing out there.. Thanks for the help

 

[Tony B (UK)]

I'm new to this, I'm debating on a 75 g or a 90g tank. What do you guys suggest for a skimmer, considering this is my new hobby I don't want the cheapest thing out there.. Thanks for the help

You can't go far wrong with a reef octopus XP cone skimmer, imho they're great skimmers

 

[wolfador]

Hang on or in sump? In sump it will depend on how much space you have in your skimmer area of the sump / room above sump.

 

[Ca3]

Sump.... Not sure on space, haven't purchased the tank yet. So I'm open to anything just trying to get some ideas of the better skimmers

 

[jformani]

Super Reef Octopus are great skimmers for great price...you may not need cone. And definately do sump. Easier to maintain, clean, and works better.

 

[Peter T]

Super Reef Octopus are great skimmers for great price...you may not need cone. And definately do sump. Easier to maintain, clean, and works better.

+1

In-sump skimmers are also out of sight, which is a huge plus for me. I never had a HOB skimmer but I personally would not want something hanging in open sight on my display tank. On another positive note, when you go on vacations or trips you can connect your in-sump skimmer cup to an external bucket and not worry about the skimmer overflowing back into the tank. I'm not sure if HOB skimmers have that ability.

 

[sponger0]

Plenty of quality skimmers to go with. Your main concern on the skimmer is how big of a sump are you going to have. You are going to want to put into consideration that you will also have heaters, the return pump, maybe a fuge if you go that direction and other various pieces of equipment. The larger the better. But your stand will dictate how big your sump can be and thats why I always recommend building your own stand or getting someone to build it.

Skimmer choices: Reef Octopus, Vertex, Bubble Magnus and many many more.

 

[Ca3]

Thanks for the help guys... I've been reading all of the stickies.. Great site and also the same exact set up as my old hobby's site softball fans

 

[Ca3]

Any idea what kind of skimmers These are any info would help I can get them cheap

 

[jasimek]

I wouldn't skimp on the skimmer.....I have the reef octopus Nws 150 for my 90 gallon...i think it handles up to a 150 gallon tank

 

[Ca3]

Also if anyone had a high end skimmer for sale shoot me a message

 

[drew2007]

My Reef Octo Diablo xs160 on my 75g is a beast. Skims great. Great quality for price IMO

 

[mlott132]

My Reef Octo Diablo xs160 on my 75g is a beast. Skims great. Great quality for price IMO

Got the same one for my 75 gallon tank.

 

[Aiserock]

I think the first skimmer picture might be a turbo-flotor. Maybe?

 

[Aiserock]

Almost positive on it being a Turbo-Flotor, not sure what model though.

 

[sponger0]

My Reef Octo Diablo xs160 on my 75g is a beast. Skims great. Great quality for price IMO

Considering getting the same one for my 90 gallon

 

[Ca3]

How much does this reef octo run and a good place to buy?

 

[drew2007]

How much does this reef octo run and a good place to buy?

Pretty much the same everywhere. $295 and most places offer free shipping. Bulk reef supply, coralvue, etc. Most of the big vendors have them.

@Sponger0 - worth every penny :thumbsup: