Protine Skimmer 90g

That's going to be a tough job. IF you KNOW you will be going to a 90g then buy for the 90g. However, anything that will handle a 90g well is going to run like crap in the mean time on your 40g. At best a skimmer will only run well at 2x rating so you are right on the line how ever you do it.

But again... don't buy twice, buy for the 90g. Can I ask... why do you feel you need to buy one for the 40g now... can you wait a bit... are you just trying to piece together stuff now and spread the purchasing out..???

 

Thanks boys we will be comparing appreciate the feedback...

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I am buying the PS for the 90 build in addition i am looking @ purchasing the sump/refugium. The gaol is to end up with only two ( 39g / 90g ) tanks i currently own four....LOL

I have the money (Buy once! ) and want to buy all i need for thr 90g while the getting is good....LOL

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Reading thanks Steve


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Np. :d

 

I tech is hard to find and even harder to buy....LOL Steve i cannot get his email due to missing data file for Outlook can you PM me with the info ?

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So...To get one for the 90g... you want one that is rated about 125-150% system volume... stay on the low end and you will still have plenty head room. It will be fine in the mean time. So you don't want one 2x 90g... just one rated for 90g.... good news is that is very common size with lots to choose from... bad ews is @$200 will be sort of tough.

A SWC 160 cone is $275.. but that's tops. cone are mor ethan cylinders.

A SWC 160 will be $270 because it is a space saver.

A Super Reef Octopus is 1000 is $270 and would be great with a the bubble blaster pump. Try to get there. 125g

The octopus line is less...$170 for a NW 110 solid performer

Bubble magus is a budget lines that still has good performance. You can get a cone with a atman pump and a space saver design for $250 Bubble Magus NAC-7

Eshops has had some pump problems lately and their cones are out of your range. I would get others for that price.

Last but not least are Vertex skimmers. An IN-100 will run you an even $200. Very solid performance for price. Do not over look these just because they are at the bottom of the list. There was no order intended.

Happy reading.

 

Oh, btw... If you want to talk to someone who has had experience with i-tech, I believe ReefBruh has one on his 225.

 

Thanks two both of you guys appreciate the info. So in essence i need to fork-out another 70-90 bucks for a top of the line in my case right? That sounds reasonable given i will be saving on the B/R and L/R...

I will be doing some reading tonight and and thanks again i will keep you guys posted...

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I was looking into the I Tech 100 PS as suggested here is what he sent me

Model 100 Cone Skimmer
Cone Base: 6”
Cone Neck: 2 ¾”
Overall Height: 22 1/8" (Needs an extra ½” clearance for cup removal.)
Recommended Pump: Tunze 9410.04 Hydrofoamer
Recommended water level: 6 ¾" (A stable water level will increase performance and decrease adjustments.)
Airdraw: ~450 lph (16 SCFH) @ 17 watts in 6 ¾".
Optional external pump to body kit available.
Operation capacity of up to 100 gallons with a light to moderate bioload.

Body Price $300 (pump assembly purchased separately.)
Tunze 9410.04 Hydrofoamer $146.54 (Includes i-TECH modifications)
Optional external pump to body kit $40

Foot print
External configuration 11" x 9"
Internal configuration 9" x 8"

My Question is this overkill for my project ? Not to mention pricey !

For those of you interested here is the net info: Current Specs - i-Tech Forums


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