Skimmer Suggestion

[RuGlu6]

Originally Posted by doch

I'd like to hear recommendations for a skimmer for my tank. Total water volume once I do the additions will be in the realm of 350-400gal. I run a faily heavy bio load... close to 20 fish right now, will be more. I refuse to spend a crap load of money on a skimmer... the most that I would like to spend would be about $700.

Suggestions? Thanks

Definately Reef Octopus with Bubble Blaster 5000 pump

Bubble Blaster 5000 is pulling 2000!L/H of air! (To the best of my knowledge)You can only get this kind of performance from Red Dragon pumps for much larger price tag.
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REEF OCTOPUS BUBBLE BLASTER PUMP HY-5000S
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Vertex alpha cone 250 vs DIY replica w Bubble blaster 5000 .
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Bubble Blaster Protein Skimmer Pumps
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Look at the pump specs here and it is not just quiet it is almost silent
Bubble Blaster HY-5000 Pump

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Bubble Magus Hero 320

or 2011 Bubble Magus HERO 350

Or buy it here $600+shipping + 220 to 120 Volt converter. (Got mine for $10 from Craigslist) 2011 Bubble Magus HERO 320
I would love to have this skimmer!
http://www.reefshops.com/images/detailed/1013.jpg
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http://www.reefshops.com/images/deta...a2936d32ba.jpg
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http://www.reefshops.com/images/deta...bd259a7aac.jpg
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http://www.reefshops.com/images/deta...83fac7ef27.jpg
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Love this litle inverted cone/bump for foam to go sideways easily.
http://www.reefshops.com/images/deta...8c20f4ed26.jpg
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Or Hero 350 slightly larger version
I got a couple of things from reefshops they are legit.