blackthunda77
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Can you guys give me any recommendations on a skimmer sub $400 thats rated up to at least 300 gals Looking to replace my undersized swc160 cone.
Skimmer Recommendation
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nivram
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A little over your price range. But never hurts to make an offer:
FS - SUPER REEF OCTOPUS SRO-5000SSS Skimmer
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2562152
ATB 1050 Skimmer
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560790
Also look into Lifereef skimmers. If I had the room I'd consider one with a dc pump.
FS - SUPER REEF OCTOPUS SRO-5000SSS Skimmer
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2562152
ATB 1050 Skimmer
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560790
Also look into Lifereef skimmers. If I had the room I'd consider one with a dc pump.
fishyfish91202
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I have a like new SRO 5000 that I ran on my 375g for less than a month. I replaced it with a BK Supermarin 250, quite frankly, I think the SRO pulled out more nasties than the BK. The model number is SRO-PS-5000internal. I was keeping it as a back up, but it's just taking up space. It can be picked up in Broward for $400 firm.
Please PM me your phone number if you would like pictures.
Bill
Please PM me your phone number if you would like pictures.
Bill
rovster
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+1, Lifereef is on my short list when I upgrade. For "value" can't beat anything with the word octopus on it!
blackthunda77
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Sent you a message.
blackthunda77
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milsaltnewbie07
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Hey John, look into the Coral Box d700 or their new cloud 9. I just got a CB d500 and its doing a very good job. And i havent even tuned it yet.
fishyfish91202
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yes John, it's the one you listed.
blackthunda77
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Ok, thx. Let me look at the specs and I'll let you know. How old is it and are you the first owner?
AquamanE
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That's a good skimmer John. Saw it at last MACNA. Those Bubble Master 5000's are the bomb.
twinturbo11
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i have had a bad experience with reef octopus 500sss . water level inconsistent. skimming was on the wet side
firemedix911
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SROs you can't go wrong. even when there are issues Coralview are very responsive and willing to help. I went Regal SSS for my 330 only bc of clearance issues. Can't really say anything about it to be honest bc bioload in my tank isn't even close to light yet. But it still pulls out stuff and it is very consistent. The main thing for the skimmer is to match bioload to rating of the skimmer, too small or too big you are bound to run into trouble. Plain and simple. You can probably find a decent SRO used for our tank size for around your budget. I have a RLSS DB10 as my back up but I'm not sure I wanna part with it although it is a shame having it sitting in a box.
