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#1
12-10-2011, 02:55 PM
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Interesting thread. I had a $1200 skimmer on my last tank and didn't really see the value in it. I'm still not sure that skimming is all that important.
I'm looking for a skimmer in this price range for my new setup. From the reviews people give, you wouldn't know there were so many problems with them. I was thinking of the Super Reef Octopus 1000, what mods will it need right out of the box? All the reviews seem to be positive, but I want to be careful. Lately I feel $300 is a lot of money to put into an aquarium item. 
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#2
12-10-2011, 03:04 PM
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Rob, check out this on the rusting screws :S (stolen from a RC thread, sorry the pic is HUGE)
 Seems like a good skimmer though, not sure if they fixed that issue, searching for the skimmer brought up great reviews, searching for the pump brought up some problems. I'm a big supporter of buying used stuff, lots of people upgrade leaving good stuff behind, I got my skimmer for dirt cheap, and it works great.
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#3
12-10-2011, 04:06 PM
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Still hoping to find a dirt cheap used good skimmer. Otherwise come Boxing Day... Last edited by Reefer Rob; 12-10-2011 at 05:27 PM. Reason: removed big @$$ pic :)
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12-10-2011, 04:42 PM
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P.S. Why did you have to quote that big @$$ pic?! 
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12-10-2011, 05:31 PM
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Does that mean the rust problem has been fixed for new skimmers?
Removed big @$$ pic 
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#6
12-10-2011, 07:23 PM
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I belive the vertex 250 gen 3 is sposed to be quieter as they attached the air intake to the wedge pipe as seen here: http://www.goreef.com/Vertex-IN-250-...r-In-Sump.html Looks like they have also got rid of the 90 after the pump, before the skimmer body, and lowered the bubble plate. After a little more looking around, I may actually go with the in-280 if I go the vertex route, its 6" shorter. Will see what boxing day prices bring.
What are your opinions on this one? http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...n-skimmer.html Mindy, The tank will actually be a custom (Im thinking) 150 gallon (72x24x20) with prob a 75 gallon sump. Last edited by Starry; 12-11-2011 at 01:14 AM. Reason: messed up my dimentions
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#7
12-11-2011, 12:01 AM
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Reef octopus
The in sump cone 2000 is a great skimmer pulls 1000 l/Hr of air like the big boys do an is only 450.00. No restart issues on mine so far pump is fairly quiet and it pulls nasty stuff, just my 2 cents but sounds like it would foot your bill. About 5 minutes to set up and doesn't need any mods, gate valve comes with it....... it's plug n play
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#8
12-11-2011, 04:26 AM
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The new design for the air intake looks interesting on the Vertex. Should be quieter I think. I wonder if it would clog up from salt spray...? I'm not familiar with the Bubble Magus skimmers, but I like the look of the design. It appears to be recirculating which is always a good thing. The air intake is nice. The Atman pump is cheap, and is the same as on the smaller SWC skimmer. Doesn't bother me any (I have one). It looks like a good skimmer for the price.
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#9
01-03-2012, 02:05 AM
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The vertex in 250 is pretty tall and the skimz pumps are yet to be proven.
I would look sro 3000 int or the JNS sk5. Both of those would be perfect for 180. I have had pretty much everything out there and can tell you, you will pleased with either one of those two. Mojo~
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