Protein skimmer for 90 g reef

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  1. JK901

    JK901 Skunk Shrimp

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    I'm looking for an in sump skimmer for my 90. I haven't decided on a budget yet so an economy choice and a best choice would be nice. Based on other posts it seems a reef octopus would be best, but not sure which one for a 90. For the economy I was looking at the eshopps 150.
     
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  2. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    i just picked up the reef octo space saver 1000, its doing great but it isnt their cheap one, i got mine from BRS for $325 and it rated upto 125 gallons.
     
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  3. JK901

    JK901 Skunk Shrimp

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    How does it work? If I pay a lot for a nice skimmer I don't want to have to adjust it all the time.
     
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  4. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    the only time you should ever be adjusting yopur skimmer is when your water level inside the sump chages, if you have an ATO then yould you would dial it in, and leave it be.
     
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  5. coolridernum1

    coolridernum1 Feather Duster

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  6. JK901

    JK901 Skunk Shrimp

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    seems too good to be true. Is there a catch?
     
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  7. coolridernum1

    coolridernum1 Feather Duster

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    skimmers

    shipping takes 4 days.

    really you'll hear all kinds of things about odyssea.


    I use odyssea everything it makes this hobby do'able.

    spend 300 or 69, I went with 69 and found it to be just what i needed!

    Have fun!
     
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  8. tst400

    tst400 Astrea Snail

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    Look at the SC-150, I have the 302 model and it just skims like crazy and never touch it. Its abubble magnus knock off but still runs the atman pumps. Great buy for the money
     
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  9. silor

    silor Sea Dragon

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    Sc-150
    + 1 to that
     
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  10. JK901

    JK901 Skunk Shrimp

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    Where can you buy an sc-150? I did a quick google and didn't come up with any results that were the same. Who makes it?
     
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