what skimmer for my 90? acrylic question too

[sedorusc]

looking for suggestions. need to stay under $300. cuurently have a octopus nwb 110 running for my 30 and it probably won't be enough for this tank. also are there any acrylic hole cutters available for purchase locally. was debating putting a 1" bulkhead in the wet-dry filter I got with my tank. ]thinking of putting return mag 7 externally and turning two chambers into equipment chamber (skimmer, phosban reactor, heater, etc) and refugium with an eggcrate cage around bulkhead to try and prevent clogging. each section is about 12"x9.5". trying to make due with what I have on hand instead of buying a 30 to turn into sump/fuge.

 

[wetbehindears]

Their are great deals on reef octos on ebay right now 200 will get a skmmer that will be alittle bigger than u need.

 

[TechStar]

I agree with wetbehindears. Im a big fan of the octos, the extreme line is amazing!

 

[daveml]

I have the octo extreme 160 on my 90 and love it. Paid 270 from bulk reef supply.

 

[sedorusc]

bulk reef had some good deals but are out of the 160 extreme right now. anyone have experience with the Bubble Magus BM-NAC7 Cone Protein Skimmer. want to get something with enough bang for my buck and I like the cone skimmers. debated a swc 160 as well. basically want to buy something for a heavily stocked 90 (though probably lightly stocked)

 

[sedorusc]

just nabbed an extreme 160 for $185 shipped on selling forum. just lights, heater, rock, salt and cycling to go.