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11/24/2009, 01:31 PM | #1 |
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skimmerfor a nano sps
whats the best skimmer i can put in my sump for a 20 long sps tank?
i know water changes is the best for nanos but i want a skimmer haha. |
11/24/2009, 02:42 PM | #2 |
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i have tunze 9002 in my bc20..works good.i recommend it..good price too
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11/24/2009, 02:59 PM | #3 |
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reef octo NW110 if you have room. Footprint is around 4X8 on the 2009 versions and they are inexpensive too. +1 on the tunze as well they are pretty good skimmers. Not the sturdiest but work well regardless.
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11/24/2009, 04:02 PM | #4 |
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The tunze is too small and thr water level n my sump would cover it haha. So anyone else suggest octopus?
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11/24/2009, 04:34 PM | #5 |
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First off, how about some dims on your sump.
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11/24/2009, 05:07 PM | #6 |
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22 in long 16 wide and the water level on the inside will be about 11 inches. I will have room to fit most any skimmer in there but the tunze is only 13 inches tall and i need something taller cause my water level.
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11/24/2009, 05:15 PM | #7 |
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The tunze nano doc uses a magnet... you can raise the skimmer wherever you want.
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11/24/2009, 05:16 PM | #8 |
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but compared to a vertex or a octopus which is better?
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11/24/2009, 06:17 PM | #9 |
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How 'bout bioload? I'm all for you putting a nw110 in your sump, but it honestly may be overkill (probably is actually).
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11/24/2009, 06:23 PM | #10 |
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its going to be all sps and some lps such as acans torches and such. about 4 fish and a shrimp and of course cleaners.
Its a reef tank so i will deck the coral in it as i get the money to fill it |
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11/24/2009, 06:32 PM | #12 |
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well they are both practically the same price shouldnt i just get the octo anyways?
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11/24/2009, 06:37 PM | #13 |
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11/24/2009, 06:37 PM | #14 |
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I would go with the new nano size euro reefs
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11/24/2009, 08:29 PM | #15 |
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Can u giv me a link to the euro reef skimmer?
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11/25/2009, 02:31 AM | #16 |
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They make them for specific tanks, I guess I should of read past nano tank. Sorry, but im sure you can find one to fit your 20l
http://www.globeaqua.com/skimmers_euroreef.html |
11/25/2009, 09:13 AM | #17 |
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i ordered the reef octopus last night.
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11/25/2009, 10:18 AM | #18 |
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Good call. I was actually selected to beta test one of the new euro reef nano skimmers but it never panned out. After exchanging a few messages about my tank I never heard from them again. From what I've read this happened to quite a few people. I'm sure they make great skimmers, but I'll never buy one.
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11/25/2009, 10:24 AM | #19 |
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they are kinda prciy to at euro reef. The 80 gallon skimmer was 250 or something like that. The reef octopus that i got was 160 and its rated for 100g i think but im sure itll be just right for my 20 long and about a 20 gallon sump. The tank is going to be an sps tank if i can get the water right haha.
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11/25/2009, 11:08 AM | #20 |
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Looks like I was to late....
My vote was this: http://www.cadlights.com/product_inf...roducts_id=155 Or if you had the room: http://www.cadlights.com/product_inf...roducts_id=156
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11/25/2009, 12:56 PM | #21 |
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i looked at the nac6 but i got the reef octopus for the same price practically and i know the octopus will do the trick since its name brand and proven
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