siskiou Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 What brand skimmer would you recommend for a 120G tank plus 25G sump? I'm on a budget and will have to look for something used. Probably $150 max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobble Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 What dimensions can you fit there? (height, footprint) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Should be no higher than 23". Footprint is hard to determine. The main problem will be getting it into the sump through the gap of the door opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegotjs Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Rps-1000 . Up to 125 gallon, I would say you would be getting at the max but with the mesh mod I would think you should be alright. I love mine, there is a used one on ebay right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Rps-1000 . Up to 125 gallon' date=' I would say you would be getting at the max but with the mesh mod I would think you should be alright. I love mine, there is a used one on ebay right now.[/quote'] What is a mesh mod, That looks exactly like my Euro reef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 https://www.dtpetsupplies.com/catalog/product_info.php?language=en¤cy=USD&products_id=6249 Octopus is a good skimmer. This is their entry level. You might do better buying used. The swc version is much better. I have mesh mod material for you to borrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thanks! I'll keep the mesh in mind! What does swc stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Do the skimmers over estimate the gallon of tank they say it will do? Say a skimmer that says it will do a 125g would be good for a 60 gallon tank type deal? This is what I understand to be true. I have been told by almost everyone to not skimp on the skimmer. It will only cost you in the long run. I am looking at the MSX 160 OR 200 for a 40B with a 20L sump. I dont know maybe it might be to much. http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/catalog/Protein-Skimmers-MSX-Skimmers/c22_48/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 SWC= Salt Water Connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks, Ryan! I guess there are several different makers of Octopus skimmers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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