Skimmer opinion please

[nurjrk]

Starting a 20 Long mixed reef and looking for some opinions on an in sump skimmer. I think I'm leaning towards the Reef Octopus 4", but am also looking at the Eshopps PSK 75. I like the octopus but like the price of the Eshopps. Any help would be appreciated. Opinions on any other skimmers are welcome.
Build pics will be up soon.
Thanks,
Jeff

 

[nano_reefer2010]

I'm also looking at the reef octopus, but the price is a little steep for my budget. The tunze 9002 looks pretty good for the price, but I've read mixed reviews. The octopus looks like its well worth the money though

 

[mooch1982]

Go for the biggest skimmer that can fit and that you can afford. I use to have a Tunze 9002 in my 20 nano. Skimmer was really not that great. did pull some tea like water, but now I use a ASM G2 and it does a much better job.

If you do opt to use a smaller skimmer, look into prodibio dosing along with it.

 

[nurjrk]

Thanks for the input. Is the Octopus really that much better? I mean to pay that much more than the Eshopps. Will the Eshopps do the job, but the Octopus do it better?
Thanks,
Jeff