choosing a skimmer between these two

[essaf victor]

okay now I found these two skimmers used for around 90 usd each

the first one:

this one has a Reef Octopus OTP-2000GT Needlewheel Pump the owner isn't sure which model it is after some research I think it is a Reef Octopus NWB-150 Classic In-Sump Protein Skimmer but am not sure

now the second one:

this one has a Bubble Blaster 1000 Pump and the owner also isn't sure if the model but I think it is a SRO XP1000 Space Saver Protein Skimmer but am also not sure



my tank will be a 120 gallon tank with a 40 gallon sump (mixed reef)

which one is better? (overall like noise+production+reliability)

and did I identify them correctly?/ if not can u correct me

and is the price suitable?

lastly which one do u suggest if any ?

 

[Peace River]

I am partial to Reef Octopus and one of my skimmers is either that model or one very much like it. Yes, I would by another for $90. Good luck with whichever one you choose.

#reefoctopus

 

[Paleozoic_reefer]

I have that reef octopus model and it's a major workhorse (75 gal RSR) that's given me no issues. If both are $90 I would get both!

 

[KrisReef]

I like RO Bubble Blaster pumps. They are quiet and last along time, ime. Can't go wrong with either, check the magnets impellers and get the one that looks best.

 

[Silent]

The pump makes a skimmer. Cant beat a bubble blaster pump. Best ac skimmer pump ever.

 

[jda]

I would choose the one with the external pump... prefer to have room in the body for protein/bubble contact, not a pump.

 

[essaf victor]

thanks for everybody's response I think am leaning to the second one (reef octopus sss-1000int) because of the bubble buster pump and because its a newer model but will it be sufficient for my tank??

a 120 gallon mixed reef with a 40 gallon sump and a refugium, I will also be running gfo in a reactor
as for stocking it will be average towards the heavy side with 10% weekly water changes

and here is a picture with its dimensions:

 

[KrisReef]

IF it's a fully stocked angler tank that you feed live food daily then you will need a bigger skimmer. An averaged stocked tank with moderate feedings and that skimmer should easily handle a 120 with weekly water changes. These skimmers will polish your water and the fuge will remove nutrients so I'd expect it to do the job.

 

[essaf victor]

IF it's a fully stocked angler tank that you feed live food daily then you will need a bigger skimmer. An averaged stocked tank with moderate feedings and that skimmer should easily handle a 120 with weekly water changes. These skimmers will polish your water and the fuge will remove nutrients so I'd expect it to do the job.

am gonna have like 2-3 tangs
A pair of clowns
Some flasher wrasses
Sand sifting goby
Pistol shrimp and shrimp goby
A pair of cardinals
Maybe a school of antheus
Midas blenny
And ya thats the majority I think
That’s fine right ??

 

[Silent]

Should easily handle a 120g. With that pump and the wide body of the skimmer at 8.7", no problem. For $90 that is a steal with the bubble blaster.