Skimmer Opinions
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saltwaterpicaso
New member
that skimmer is junk its got way to many peices takes up way to much realestat in the tank a pain to clean i got the octopus after and never looked back its a paper weight lol sorry just steering you in the righ direction
Patti7dc
Crazy Cat Lady
No I definitely appreciate your input!
But it does have the option of being a hang on back skimmer - so only the input and output would be in the sump.
Thanks!
GMaquarium
New member
Octopus hang on back skimmers are great
I've heard those skimmers are tough to dial in.
Personally, I'd save up and go with an Octopus. Once you are a member for 90 days, the buying/selling forums will show up. They come up very frequently.
Personally, I'd save up and go with an Octopus. Once you are a member for 90 days, the buying/selling forums will show up. They come up very frequently.
mr.maroonsalty
New member
I've had square Tunzes on my tanks before; I think they did a fine job and when the failed to pull a thick nog it was time for a vinegar run. I'm now using a larger sized Octo and would buy another. My 2000 series would do an awesome job on a 90!
cardiffgiant
Active member
I agree with holding out and looking for a god deal on a used one. My best skimmers were bought used. I bought and sold an octopus 150 and 200 for less than the coralife. I also picked up my current ATB skimmer for not much more than what you would pay for the new coralife.
AmherstReef
New member
+1
Dont' waste your money on the coralife, save it and looked for a decent used one. Read through the posts, there are still a few used ones floating around on URS.
wetbehindears
New member
Reef octs are great, but not to go off topic, why are you using a hob if you have a sump
Patti7dc
Crazy Cat Lady
Sorry if my comment confused the subject. My current skimmer is in-sump and the next one will be too - I was just commenting on the ability of the coralife to be a HOB because the one poster said it takes up too much real estate in the sump.
The Reef Shoppe recommended either Reef Octopus or ASM - the ASM is the brand they use in the store and on all their installs. Price-wise they are the same and I have heard good things on here about the octopus. Anyone have any opinions on the ASM?
saltwaterpicaso
New member
sorry i meant takes up allot of room in tank. but if you have a sump by all means i would def get an octo in sump skimmer. or any other skimmer for that matter lol it really is a horrible skimmer.
Patti7dc
Crazy Cat Lady
haha thanks
the coralife is off the table.
There is a turboflotor 1000 on craigslist for $150 obo - and the poster said that it's better than a reef octopus (LINK)
I've not heard of this brand and since reef octopus or ASM were recommended I'm more tempted to go with one of them.
wetbehindears
New member
Asm's are great i have a g2 that i had on my 90g it eorked great good product. i now have the g2 on a buddys 75g and its great.
mr.maroonsalty
New member
I will say my first gen bubble blaster bombed, but the problem was solved in less than a weeks time and without any hassle! Great customer service goes along way for me.
I use two ASM 4xx s and have had them for over 6years. I bought them pre octopus but wouldn't trade them . Though, I've read some good reviews on the octopus line . The asms, I have, have been trouble free and very productive.
Glad you took the coral life off the table.
Glad you took the coral life off the table.
saltwaterpicaso
New member
turbo flotor is no good either lol your going in the wrong dirrection. save money and get a octo you will be happier in the end.
