In sump protein skimmers

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by jhawkor, May 23, 2009.

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  1. jhawkor

    jhawkor Millepora

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    OK, so I just recently decided that for my new 75 gallon I want to have a sump so now I need opinions on in sump protein skimmers. My price range is $250. I was looking at the Octopus skimmers and the Vortex skimmers. They look nice but I have no experience with them or any skimmers so what do you guys recomend?
     
    jhawkor, May 23, 2009
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  2. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I have the reef octopus nw 150 and its a monster, works well, but its big. has a diameter of 8 inches if I am not badly mistaken, it preforms well, would recomend it, and at Aquacave, I got free shipping on it.
     
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  3. jhawkor

    jhawkor Millepora

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    Cool, that was one of the skimmers I was looking at.
     
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  4. Geoff

    Geoff Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    reefwarehouse.com has the same skimmer for 20.00 cheaper than aquacave and free shipping also.
     
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  5. devlzluv

    devlzluv Ritteri Anemone

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    +1 on the nw-150, I love mine after 1 day of breaking in shes already pulling skimate out of the water. I would def recomend this to people and for 200 bucks you cant beat it.
     
    devlzluv, May 26, 2009
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  6. One Dumm Hikk

    One Dumm Hikk Skunk Shrimp

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    I'm outnumbered! Who do I have to petition to get more elephants on this site?

    Seriously, what part of Alabama?
     
    One Dumm Hikk, May 28, 2009
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