TheFishMan65
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Thanks all for the information. I will be ordering the pinwheel.
Thanks bro I didn't realize the reply lol I'll look into the octo then. Hey do you know the difference between the rd mini 160 gen1 and gen 2 ?
the 121 or the sro 1000 would be better on that size tank. the cs1 would do better on a about a tank with a little more load due to neck size.
Mojo, you didn`t mention if you think this will work on a Elos midi 36 gallon plus elos 400 sump ? (dont know the actual water vulume of this sump)
Is it too big ? or is it OK?
I dont plan to have many fishes as it is only a 36 gallon display tank plus sump but I`m planing on having many LPS and SPS corals.
I was also considering a smaller SWC Extreme cone 120 but I cant get these in Europe.
Thanks
I would def go with the SRO or avast cs1 with the psk 1000 pump. you could get the SRO int 2000. the int is a bit cheaper and has a long conical transition to the neck. Thebb 2000 pump will do really well .
the Avast cs1 is great too, and with the sicce psk 1000 its a really great skimmer.
I would choose between those two.
It would work fine. But a tunze would probably work better for you're size tank.
I have read a lot of your skimmer reviews, and would appreciate your advice. I am having a 165G display, and approximately 60G sump built. I am looking for an in sump skimmer. The tank will be in the living room, so a very quiet skimmer is a must. I'm considering a SRO, Skimz SM201, or a Vertex Alpha 200. Price is a consideration, but I am willing to spend as much as I need to for performance and near silent operation.
Would you recommend any of these, or is there another I should look at?
Tank will be FOWLR with maybe a few soft corals.
Thanks so much!
I've read very positive reviews of the 840, but do you think it's big enough? Some of the reviews I've read recommend it for 100G or so...
Hi Mojo,
I've got a 300dd tank with total water volume of approximately 400 gallons (inlcuding sump and frag tank). I bought an Octopus TDNW-300 about 2 to 3 years ago (this build has been a long process :lolspin, and just this past weekend got it hooked up and running in my sump. Not too impressed so far, and haven't heard much positive about it. There have been no mods made to this skimmer to date.
I plan to eventually have a heavy fish and SPS load. My questions are:
Do you think this skimmer will be okay? If not, any mods that could bring it up to a good level?
If I would be better off just going and ahead and getting something better now, what would you recommend?
I've read several pages of this thread and have seen you recommend each of the skimmers listed below for tanks in my size range. Which would be best?
Aquamax AM 250
ATB 1050 deluxe
Hurricane cat 1
MSX250A
SRO 5000 int
My skimmer pump finally gave out a few days ago. My tank went for about 2 days total without a skimmer until my replacement pump arrived yesterday evening. I fired it up, and although it's the same make and model as the old pump, it produces a lot more bubbles as the old one was on its last leg. I expected to see a lot of skimmate in the collection cup this morning, but nothing at all. I just replaced the pump, not the whole skimmer. Could this be due to the oils/finishes from production of the new pump that need to be "washed off"/slime coated?
Do these neck cleaners that are out there like the swabbie reduce or hinder foam production? It would seem to me that they would?
I have read a lot of your skimmer reviews, and would appreciate your advice. I am having a 165G display, and approximately 60G sump built. I am looking for an in sump skimmer. The tank will be in the living room, so a very quiet skimmer is a must. I'm considering a SRO, Skimz SM201, or a Vertex Alpha 200. Price is a consideration, but I am willing to spend as much as I need to for performance and near silent operation.
Would you recommend any of these, or is there another I should look at?
Tank will be FOWLR with maybe a few soft corals.
Thanks so much!