what skimmer to chose between the 2

[John_A]

Im going to use this skimmer on a 125 with 55 gallons sump plan on trying to have it pretty heavy stocked so I am trying to figure out what one to get

Reef Octopus NWB 150
Or Reef octopus NWB 200

 

[poolkeeper1]

The 200 is a tried and true performer that has been around for years with a few updates. If you throw a Bubble Blaster pump on it you would see performance like a much more expensive model. JMO

Bill

 

[Pickupman66]

Get the biggest one you can john, Especially if you are going to stock heavy. I am thinking about upgrading my MRC to a dual beckett intake and a taller neck.

 

[John_A]

lol wanna sell yours ::snicker::

 

[Pickupman66]

naw.. it does a pretty good job for me. fits my setup pretty good.

 

[John_A]

lol was worth a shot prolly go with the 200 anyone know any better place to buy it at besides aquacaves price $274.95

 

[pelagic7]

I think rhett carries those

 

[John_A]

Im sure he does maybe he will chime in with a price for me just wondering if I there is a better price then the above

 

[pelagic7]

find the cheapest and ask him to match. hehe

 

[John_A]

hehe good idea! match or beat it!

 

[ameares8]

Those are both sweet skimmers. For the record, out of respect to RC, Rhett will not post any prices on items that he carries for his business. If you shoot him a PM he will get you all the info you need though.

 

[John_A]

was just doing that

 

[John_A]

what about a ASM G3 any good?

 

[poolkeeper1]

Old style skimmers, But they work OK as long as you don't expect much out of them. The Octo is the best for the money and you can useually find them used. I think there is one in the sale threads with a scratch on the body for 200.00 FYI I'll see if i can find it again.
Bill
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1950754
Your in luck, Plus it's an Extreme version that has a better pump.

 

[poolkeeper1]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1953126
Here's another one it's not an Octo but this is a good one too.
Bill

 

[John_A]

Thanks! Gonna check on the shipping and see what the better deal is! also waiting on Rhetts reply to my pm also

 

[John_A]

Just wish I could make that asm g3 kick as much butt as the other I found one $170 shipped!

 

[poolkeeper1]

Keeps listing the same one can't get it gone
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1952758
Here it is

 

[John_A]

heh you just posted that one

 

[John_A]

lol why did you post a link to that skimmer thread in the guys thread