in sump skimmer for a 40 breeder

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  1. klaxan

    klaxan Astrea Snail

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    I'm looking for a good insump skimmer for a 40 gallon tank with a 20 gallon long sump. There are so many to choose from that I don't know where to start. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good skimmer?
     
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    whats your budget?
     
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  3. klaxan

    klaxan Astrea Snail

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    I would like to stay no more than 250
     
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  4. Infantry1327

    Infantry1327 Fire Shrimp

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    It's good to see another 40 Breeder on hear.
    You can get the Reef Octopus NW-150, it has been doing great in my 40B. It is rather large height wise, so I don't know how much room you have under your stand. But it has been pulling alot of crap out, and I am still working on dialing it in to exactly how I want it to skim.

    Hear is a link to my tanks page.
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-off-your-fish-tanks/infantry1327s-40g-reef-tank-62980.html
    Hear is a link to some helpful info on it. It took about 2 weeks for mine to finally break in.
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/protein-skimmers/octopus-nw-150-skimmer-help-me-please-61335.html

    Hear is where I bought it.
    Reef Octopus NW 150 Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer* - AquaCave
     
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  5. Infantry1327

    Infantry1327 Fire Shrimp

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    Looks like Aqua Cave is on back order on them. So hear is another link and they are actually cheaper
    Reef Octopus NW-110
     
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  6. klaxan

    klaxan Astrea Snail

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    thanks for the help, I have the old style 150 that I have been using for the last 2 years and would like to find something with a smaller footprint to clear up some sump space.
     
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  7. Infantry1327

    Infantry1327 Fire Shrimp

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    Well Marineland just released a skimmer that has the pump built into it. I havent used it myself but it has a small footprint and I have heard good reviews on it.
    Our Products
     
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  9. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    This is what I have and am very pleased. I got mine from Aqua Cave for around $150. It took a while to get the water level just right, but it produces really nasty green-brown stuff that is not too liquid and not too solid. It also has a small footprint and is much easier to manuver around in the sump than the Berlin I replaced. It's also quieter!
     
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  10. klaxan

    klaxan Astrea Snail

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    any thoughts on a sump buddy 40
     
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