What SKIMMER??

[annewayne]

I was thinking i need to upgrade my skimmer. My current setup is 125 RR with 33 gal. sump. I have a sps, softies. So i was looking at the Octopus Recirc dual 150, it's rated for 300 gallons. How true is this???

 

[annewayne]

Also, to add any advise on any skimmer would be awesome. My wife's budget for my skimmer 100.00, My budget is no more than 500.00

 

[matt the fiddler]

does either budget include selling the old skimmer, so it is auctually more than 300?

 

[annewayne]

First off throw her budget out the window.. And second my old skimmer is a CPR SR4 in sump skimmer that is 8-10 years old. So i would'nt think it would be worth much but i don't know , it works well , i've just outgrown it..

 

[slovan]

Most people will tell you their skimmer is great and that you should get one also. Personally, I would do more research and decide for yourself. There are countless skimmer threads in the lighting/equipment forum, all you have to do is search.

The only decent advice I can give you is to look for a used one so that you can get more 'bang for your buck.'

 

[ipiniowa]

I have an Octopus 200 ricirc that I picked up for $200 on the for sale forum. This thing kicks major butt for what I have into it.

 

[annewayne]

That's a sweet deal. do you have yours in your sump?

 

[ipiniowa]

Yes, but you can also run them outside the sump.

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

ever check out DAS skimmers?

 

[einsteins]

www.triggersys.com

I use the TS300 on my system.....it a great skimmer extremely well made and you can most likely get one with a good pump for 500.00

einsteins

 

[SnkyJake]

I just bought a 6month old Octo Recirc 150 off the sale forums for $175.00 including shipping - and it was already mesh-modded.

Hopefully, that will give you an idea of what you can expect to pay if shopping for a used one. I can't wait to get this bad boy plumbed up and running (I'm going to run it externally)

Good luck!

 

[got2lb]

I have an ASM G2 skimmer for sale. It's mesh modded and skims very good. I'll make you a good deal on it! Shoot me a PM if you're interested.

 

[annewayne]

The DAS and the trigger are pretty sweet. Einsteins which pump you running on your TS300?( mag 18), the used Octo sounds like a deal

 

[annewayne]

Got2lb what is that g2 rated at ?

 

[Ziggy692]

Skip u need one like JJ

 

[annewayne]

If i could afford a Volcano i would buy one

 

[Randy1]

One thing to remember is most all have the same technoldgy. I mean dont be fooled into thinking another more expensive skimmer has any better impleller..ect.

 

[einsteins]

I run a sequence wahoo on mine but I bet a mag 24 would work very well.

eins

 

[bgreenlee]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10930900#post10930900 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Randy1
One thing to remember is most all have the same technoldgy. I mean dont be fooled into thinking another more expensive skimmer has any better impleller..ect.

I would tend to question this statement. Impeller technology is key to skimmers.

 

[got2lb]

Originally posted</a> by annewayne
Got2lb what is that g2 rated at ?

Here's a link on aquacaves site to the skimmer: http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=1300

Edit: I did notice that on there website it says it has a sedra 2500 pump mine actually has a sedra 3500 not sure if that's a typo or if they changed it.