daytonaconnecti
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looking for a better skimmer than the hob remora that iam using in my sump now, for around 150 to 250
whats the best skimmer or around $250
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broskie
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From what I have read it would be an Octopus NWB 150. They can be purchased around $199.99
1fishkeeper
Keeper of the algae
I would also check into ASM its a good skimmer in that price range.
daytonaconnecti
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iam looking at the, SWC Xtreme 120 Cone Protein Skimmer it is 199
Skimmy
SKIM FU
meh...both of those are definately NOT on my "best for your buck" list.
both are mediocre. but I'd actually say the newer octo's are better than ASM.
Skimmy
SKIM FU
what size tank are you trying to skim?
daytonaconnecti
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48 gal mt 15 gal sump
Skimmy
SKIM FU
the SWC 160 cone is hard to beat for $250
i think the 120 cone is too small for that tank.
in your price range I think the 160 cone is the best you can do.
and it is a badass skimmer btw...
i think the 120 cone is too small for that tank.
in your price range I think the 160 cone is the best you can do.
and it is a badass skimmer btw...
mfinn
Surgeonfish
The SWC 160 cone would rock a 48 gal mt 15 gal sump
daytonaconnecti
Well-known member
hmmm thanks for both inputs ... i think
stormyzeke99
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Sorry to intrude but can you give me your opinion for a 120G with 29G sump
mostly softies with 3 tangs. I'm presently running an un-modded NW Octopus 200 with mediocre results. Best bang for the buck opinion if you would.
Thanks
Sooch
Myteemouse
NOTHING
prolly the same SWC 200 or the next step up..
mcoomer
Who's your daddy?!?
You said the magic word. Un-modded. I would save my money and mod that skimmer. Do the mesh and gate valve mods and see what that performance you get from that. You can do both for probably $20 or so. In fact, if you're local I'll give you some mesh material. The mesh mod makes a huge difference due to the increase air volume being injected into the water. The gate valve mod allows for precise control of water flow through the skimmer. You can easily adjust for light or dark skimmate, depending on what you want to do with the tank.
Lemme know if you're local and want some mesh.
Mike
Skimmy
SKIM FU
well, there's about 4 different models of the octo nw 200, what year is yours, and do you have any pics? yes, you could mod the octo, but unless it's one of the most recent designs, I'd say sell it. and (depending on the model) the most important mods for the octo are the venturi and boaring out the plumbing, not the mesh and gate valve. the mesh mod does increase the air as well, but it's main job is to decrease the bubble size, giving more surface area, and the gate just allows slightly better control.
maus is right, the SWC extreme 200 (NOT the octopus extreme 200) for $279 or the SWC mini cone w/ sicce 2500 for $379
you could possible do the new SWC 160 cone, but it is right on the verge of possibly being too small for 120g. if it was a moderately stocked low bioload 120g then yes, it would be great, but if it's heavily stocked, i think you could use a little more power. I hear rumors of a 180 and 200 cone skimmer in the works for SWC, but im guessing that's a couple months away.
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Skimmy
SKIM FU
well, after reading luke33's experience with the 160 cone on his 125g heavily stocked tank, I'm going to recant and say that yes, you CAN run it on your 120g w/ 3 fish (dont get me started on tangs in a 4" tank).
and technically I have been prescribing 500-600lph of air injection as an amount of skimming required for 100g sps tanks for a couple years now,
that, coupled with the benificial effects of the cone/bp design on skimming, you should be golden. I just typically have the knee-jerk reaction to over-skim slightly.
).and technically I have been prescribing 500-600lph of air injection as an amount of skimming required for 100g sps tanks for a couple years now,
that, coupled with the benificial effects of the cone/bp design on skimming, you should be golden. I just typically have the knee-jerk reaction to over-skim slightly.
daytonaconnecti
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lets try this, what would be the best buy for under 200 that i could mod to get better results that the hob remora that i have now
jhampton_wsu
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E-mail luke at reef filtration. I think he may be sending out the swc 120 cones with both mesh mod and pinwheel impellars. He's selling them for $199.00 and he thinks that they'll be available next Monday. I'm ordering the 160 cone. I love the small footprint.
mfinn
Surgeonfish
You started out with a figure and you got some good advice for a good skimmer for the incredable price of $250. Now your starting to go down hill.
If you want a skimmer that isn't going to be too small step up and pay the price.
$250 is pretty darn cheap for a good skimmer.
This isn't a area you want to go cheap on.
daytonaconnecti
Well-known member
i see that know iam going with th swc
