Recommend a new Skimmer

[Greagzter]

Little over a month and half ago I upgraded my system to a 150G and kept the same skimmer. I am using my SWC 160 that I bought in November and was and still happy with it. However, I want to go bigger as SWC is rated for 150g light bio-load.

Some criteria for a new skimmer:
- Wanted to be rated for at least 200-210G
- Reliable
- Reasonable power consumption
- Priced in accordance with performance

Also, did anyone use or hear things about the new line of Reef Octopus DC Skimmers?

 

[Greagzter]

:bump:

 

[bigcapct]

Check out bubble magus skimmers

 

[duke62]

Reef octopus 3000 INCREDIBLE skimmer

 

[Greagzter]

So far these are the two brands that I am considering. I could get a Bubble Magus Curve 9 for like $250+Shipping and Reef Oct will run me about $600-$700. Now I know Reef Oct makes quality products, Bubble Magus I havent really heard anything about it. I really dont want to pay $250 for a skimmer and then end up paying for a Reef Oct.

 

[duke62]

600-700 where did you get those numbers? i paid 365 for the sro3000

 

[Greagzter]

600-700 where did you get those numbers? i paid 365 for the sro3000

Wow!! Where did you get it?

 

[dubs]

reef octo all the way aquacave carry a full line of reef octo skimmers

 

[Greagzter]

Thanks, so far I am swinging the direction of Reef Oct. Just hoping it will fit in my sump.

 

[cody0709]

Reef octopus 3000

 

[Dace]

ATB 840 v2. It's a awesome skimmer.

 

[crox99]

What about a RLSS skimmer?

 

[Greagzter]

ATB and the RLSS are definitely confiscates. I have a limited clearance space when considering hight and running depth of the skimmer. I heard really good things about ATB but haven't heard anything about RLSS.

 

[NYreefNoob]

atb makes probably the best over all skimmer out, from build quality to balance, ive owned around 30 skimmers and would put this at the top 3 ive had

 

[Greagzter]

ATB and the RLSS are definitely confiscates. I have a limited clearance space when considering hight and running depth of the skimmer. I heard really good things about ATB but haven't heard anything about RLSS.

Wow, not "confiscates" candidates. Lol, damn auto correct.

On second note I am definitely can not go with the SRO 3000, the clearance is not allowing me, and I cannot redesign the refugium because the only way to get it out from underneath the stand is to move the entire system. Am sure that is something people would not consider doing.