Which Reef Octopus for 90G?

yes, yet another which one to buy question...but I trust public opinion more than a sellers opinion:

Do I want a recirculating model?

Reef Octopus 4" Recirculating Skimmer

Or a Pinwheel thingie? (whatever that does)
Reef Octopus 6" Pinwheel In Sump Skimmer

...I noticed the pinwheel models are cheaper (relative to size) ...but whats the difference...also I'm OK with in sump models FWIW

...if anyone has rec's for a skimmer under $250, I'm all ears (esp. if they come loaded with a pump or c an use my existing Quiet One 2200)

 

The six inch. While the 4 is rated for your tank it is right at the recomended capacity. Most people in general recommend 1 to 1 1/2 times tank cap. So 6" ie 150 gal a better choice.

 

Thanks a bunch for the reply...if you or anyone else can direct me to some info explaining the key points & differences between a recirculating Reef ?Octopus and the pinwheel models and/or which is the better valuer, then I'd be "Complete"
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Hit the skimmer section. Lol

Plus marinedepot has some pretty good info in Thier explanations & reviews

 

The skimmer sticky was indeed informative....and indeed, thanks!!!
I always ask around anyway tho

...cuz you probably already well know how gadgets can get "trendy" on these forums...sometimes the deep wallet dudes and techies can make us po folk feel a lil "inadequate" he he

...but then again sometimes products become popular b-cuz they simply perform well...my gut tells me the Reef Octopus could fit in that category

 

I have a eshopps myself but that's cause I got it for less than half price. Besides that I am an Internet searching cheap skate that tries my best to get the most for me money. Ha ha. Having said that i just happened to find my skimmer the same day I was going to but a reef octo. So I don't own one but off my research I would recommend one.

 

I have the 2010 cone edition with gate valve. But mine is the nw 110. Very constant skimate easy to dial in with the gate valve. I have a 65 gallon though

 

I use the 150 on a 90g and it works great!

 

I am using the 6" on my 75gal with a 40 gal sump and its a beauty. works the best ive ever had, 100x better than my aquac ev 120

 

I'm pretty much sold then, but still can't lock down whats the better value and why: Recirulating 4" or pinwheel 6" ? (they are both about the same price...sorta)