which skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by armison89, Oct 21, 2011.

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which skimmer?

  1. Tunze DOC Protein Skimmer 9011

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. Reef Octopus 8 (250 Gallon) In Sump Pinwheel Protein Skimmer w/ Bubble Plate

    14 vote(s)
    77.8%

  3. ASM G-4 Protein Skimmer w/ Sedra 5000 Pump

    2 vote(s)
    11.1%

  4. ASM G-4+ Protein Skimmer w/ Sedra 9000 Pump

    2 vote(s)
    11.1%
  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    armison89, Oct 21, 2011
    armison89, Oct 21, 2011
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Here's a bump for your question.

    Looks like Reef Octopus is winning so far, BTW. :)
     
    Mr. Bill, Oct 27, 2011
    Mr. Bill, Oct 27, 2011
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  3. reefwerks

    reefwerks Flamingo Tongue

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    Can I add a 5th option?!

    Bashsea Twisated 8-30....;)
     
    reefwerks, Oct 28, 2011
    reefwerks, Oct 28, 2011
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  4. saltyfresh

    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    i have a asm g-3 as it dose skim the water the over all quality is not there. it is made from pvc and not acrylic. but i feel most skimmers have came down in price so go with the reef octopus
     
    saltyfresh, Oct 28, 2011
    saltyfresh, Oct 28, 2011
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  5. mightyrae

    mightyrae Spaghetti Worm

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    I use the reef octopus 4. Compact skimmer for what it does. I use it on my 75. Many skimmers have a much larger footprint. I had to get mine in a 11x8 space so my options were limited.
     
    mightyrae, Oct 30, 2011
    mightyrae, Oct 30, 2011
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  6. ReefPlayground

    ReefPlayground 3reef Sponsor

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    reef octopus for the win!
     
    ReefPlayground, Nov 2, 2011
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  7. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    ETSS 600.
    Or bashsea brand equivalent
     
    Dingo, Nov 2, 2011
    Dingo, Nov 2, 2011
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  8. 120 Class

    120 Class Plankton

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    SRO XP 2000 w Bubble Blaster pump

    It's made for the heavily stocked 120-135 gallon.

    Can't go wrong with that
     
    120 Class, Nov 10, 2011
    120 Class, Nov 10, 2011
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