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Unread 02/15/2018, 11:11 PM   #1
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Skimmer for 150g

As the title says, looking for a skimmer for my new 150/40g sump SPS dominant reef. I have narrowed it down to a Reef octopus SRO 3000 int, elite 200int, or bubble magus curve 9. What would you pick? Open to new suggestions as well, just really seems like RO is the way to go.


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Unread 02/16/2018, 01:03 AM   #2
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I have had a few skimmers and the ro has been the best and most consistent.
How you plan on stocking the tank with fish will determine what size you need


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Unread 02/16/2018, 05:50 AM   #3
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I'd pick the bubble magus.. because I have a curve 5 and am very happy with it..


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Unread 02/16/2018, 06:30 AM   #4
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The reason why the bubble magus is included is because I now use a 3.5 on my 40b and it performs well, however the RO line seems much better built and the pump seems to be more reliable. The tank will have a medium bioload, probably 1 or 2 tangs, a trio of anthias, 2 clowns, several wrasses, a goby or two and a couple miscellaneous small fish.
Is the Elite worth the extra $ or is the performance similar to the SRO?


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Unread 02/17/2018, 08:51 AM   #5
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As the title says, looking for a skimmer for my new 150/40g sump SPS dominant reef. I have narrowed it down to a Reef octopus SRO 3000 int, elite 200int, or bubble magus curve 9. What would you pick? Open to new suggestions as well, just really seems like RO is the way to go.
I have had bad experiences with Reef Octopus/coralvue products and customer service. I would recommend lifereef, aquac ev, and simplicity for you size aquarium. The first 2 have been arround for a while and any regular pump 700 gal+ will do. The simplicity is a newer DC skimmer at a very decent price with great customer service.


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Unread 02/17/2018, 11:53 AM   #6
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Reef Octopus, lots of size choices...well made, works well, easy to get parts if you need them...what else do you need..just recommend buying a skimmer that is at least 50% larger than what is needed for your tank volume. I have Two(2) and never had an issue with customer service...they were fast and got the right part the first time...


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Unread 02/17/2018, 01:51 PM   #7
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Reef Octopus, lots of size choices...well made, works well, easy to get parts if you need them...what else do you need..just recommend buying a skimmer that is at least 50% larger than what is needed for your tank volume. I have Two(2) and never had an issue with customer service...they were fast and got the right part the first time...
You must have talked to someone other than Carlos who didnt request a thorough explination and video evidence of there cheap chinese made product malfunctioning. Before you make a choice attempt to contact customer service from any product u want to buy and see if they respond.


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Unread 02/20/2018, 06:34 AM   #8
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The Reef Octopus is a good choice. However, a Vertex is better build.


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Unread 02/20/2018, 08:51 AM   #9
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I'd love to try a reef life but I'm very turned off by the large pumps needed to run them, and it seems the newer DC pumps don't do nearly as well a job. This has turned me back to the newer style of skimmer to keep noise and heat as well as power consumption down. I like the price of the simplicity, but I will have the sump space to have a pump mounted externally from the skimmer so I'd like to go this route for longer dwell time.


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