Thinking of upgrading my tank to 222 gallon

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Tupps11, Jan 25, 2007.

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  1. Tupps11

    Tupps11 Astrea Snail

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    What do you guys think about this skimmer?

    Aqua Medic : Seawater Catalogue : Filter systems : Riff 2000

    Its the aqua medic reef 2000. Skimmer, denitrification, calcium reactor, Biofilter, automated top off, and sump.

    Jeez...is there anything this doesnt do? Opinions?

    All ill need is a mechanical filter right?

    I also heard its a noisy system. Anyone know if thats true?
     
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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    You won't need a mechanical filter. It has sponges inside the sump.

    That thing looks like it could turn straw into gold.;D

    I suppose if you want plug and play and just start it up, this is going to do everything for you. I wonder about the cost though.
     
  4. bouraganes

    bouraganes Peppermint Shrimp

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    That is one impressive looking system- how much does somewthing like that cost?
     
  5. Tupps11

    Tupps11 Astrea Snail

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    $3000 USD

    My tank will have have a water capacity of 924 Liters without rocks. Im sure the amount of actual water will be significantly less. This system is cabable of a 1500 Liter tank. Is that overkill? Should i go for the 1000 Liter model?

    Aqua Medic : Seawater Catalogue : Filter systems : Riff 1000
     
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