Its my birthday! I need some reccomendations for a good protien skimmer *

kilofey

kilofey

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My mom wants to buy me a protien skimmer for my birthday (cause thats what I asked for lol)
Im looking for a good one for a 75 gal tank. Id like an in sump one, but a hob is okay too. Id like it to stay under $200
I was reading about reef octopus brand. Seemed decent got good reviews, and good prices, are these reccomended? I was looking at the pinwheel impeller model rated for upto 100 gal.
 
1guydude

1guydude

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SWC!!!! A lil more than $200...like $220+ i think but im getting one for my 75galDT/50Bsump and they are supposed to be great from everything ive heard! Maybe a couple people could pull together on it?!?!
Happy B day btw
 
kilofey

kilofey

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What does swc mean?
Btw, the one I found that I was referring to costs $178... Do u know of this brand?
 
tur4k

tur4k

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I've heard good things about octo's, but haven't used one myself. I used to have an ASM skimmer that did a decent job of pulling crap out of the water, but I had some issues with the pump that came with it. I don't know if I'd recommend it to others.
I'm currently running a Precision Marine Bullet II. I like it, but it costs twice as much as the one you were looking at and it doesn't come with a pump. It's also pretty bulky and the beckett foam jet needs a good vinegar soak occasionally to avoid clogging. You can probably get much more bang for your buck with newer skimmers like the reef octopus or SWC brands.
 
al&burke

al&burke

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I have the SWC 160 cone on my 65 and 40 sump works great - had an issue with the pump but they replaced it. Salt Water Connection i believe, they are made in Canada.
 
acrylic51

acrylic51

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Both SWC and Octopus skimmers are very good. Might add very similar.... SWC might be a bit cheaper as well.
 
flower

flower

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I really like the Octopus, I like the Tunz as well, but pretty pricey. I don't know how I missed your Birthday.....
 
kilofey

kilofey

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Great, thanks guys. Btw, flower... Was it u that was saying how u like the way the cup goes on & off? (thats where I heard of octupus brand lol) I believe it was the skimmer vs scrubber debate... I read the thread just didnt comment cause I dont know much about either
 
al&burke

al&burke

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Originally Posted by Kilofey http:///t/388100/its-my-birthday-i-need-some-reccomendations-for-a-good-protien-skimmer-o#post_3420457
Great, thanks guys. Btw, flower... Was it u that was saying how u like the way the cup goes on & off? (thats where I heard of octupus brand lol) I believe it was the skimmer vs scrubber debate... I read the thread just didnt comment cause I dont know much about either
The SWc cone skimmers have an easy off/on skimmer cup as well - only requires 1/2 verticle height to remove. Believe me it is a good skimmer.
 
kilofey

kilofey

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I really like the Octopus, I like the Tunz as well, but pretty pricey. I don't know how I missed your Birthday.....






Well u technically didnt lol... Itll be comming up real soon tho :-} I jus put that in the headding so ppl knew it would be a gift. Thank you in advance! Ill be the big "two-four" :laughing:
 
kilofey

kilofey

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The SWc cone skimmers have an easy off/on skimmer cup as well - only requires 1/2 verticle height to remove.  Believe me it is a good skimmer.
 
Thanks, I havent gotten the chance to look at them yet, but they seem very compareable... I guess price will be the deciding factor
 
kilofey

kilofey

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I ended up going with the octopus :) cant wait for it to arrive & see how much yuck it pulls out of the water! Thanks for the reccomendations & info everyone :hi:
Ps... Ill prolly have some questions about set up, so pls stay tuned lol
 
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