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07/17/2019, 06:24 PM | #1 |
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Reef Octo Elite 200int or 220int for 750xxl aquarium?
Cant seem to get my current skimmer dialed in (vertex omega 200i) so I'm looking to make a change. I have a red sea reefer 750xxl (160g display, 200g total) sps and I usually stock heavy in the fish dept. There a big swing among recommend tank sizes for these skimmers on websites. Would the 200 or 220 be better for my setup?
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07/17/2019, 07:33 PM | #2 |
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The Vertex 200 Omega is a brute of a skimmer, and most people that I have heard that use it is oversized for their tank, the 280 Omega is a better skimmer for a 750 XXL, the skimmer is more balanced.
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07/17/2019, 09:28 PM | #3 | |
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07/18/2019, 09:12 AM | #4 |
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The regals or elites will give you a DC skimmer. not needed but will allow you to fine tune your skimmer in as well. They also both have a float switch to prevent them from overflowing. Honestly due to both of these features I find it hard to compare these to Vertex skimmers.
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07/20/2019, 05:21 PM | #5 |
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I am sorry I cannot edit my post but I meant to say a Vertex 180 Omega.
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07/21/2019, 05:27 AM | #6 | |
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