Skimmer decision for new 137 gallon tank
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I've got the Reef Octopus Elite 150 on my 100 gallon. Low bioload right now. It works just fine. Takes a while to get them dialed in right...and I'm still fine tuning it.
Based on my experience with how to set the restriction...I'd probably get a skimmer that has a gate valve type of output. I think the Regal 150 has that vs. the Elite 150 where you have to rotate an entire "stalk" to control the flow.
Here the forum link for the issue I had with mine...and why I suggest the gate valve type.
www.reef2reef.com
Based on my experience with how to set the restriction...I'd probably get a skimmer that has a gate valve type of output. I think the Regal 150 has that vs. the Elite 150 where you have to rotate an entire "stalk" to control the flow.
Here the forum link for the issue I had with mine...and why I suggest the gate valve type.
ReefOctopus Elite-150 Assembly NEED HELP!
So I'm trying to put together the Elite 150 INT with the "instructions" they provide. The "instructions" are no more than a diagram of the parts. I am attempting to put the T-Joint onto the base but it doesn't seem right. When I google videos they were provided a T-Joint that was LARGER than...
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If you really want ease, reliability and super performance, Tunze skimmers should be on your list. I have not used an Akula, but Tunze crushes the other ones that you listed in every category. So does LifeReef - which is probably the most chill skimmer ever made... just works with no fits or fusses and you can use any pump that you want with it.
Yes, skimmers are better than others in both build quality, performance and longevity - the bodies usually last, but the pumps and parts can be hard to get later on. Even though I don't think that RO skimmers have been all that great since they stopped using Sicce PSK pumps in them, they do still have parts and warranties, so this is good for Coralife and RO. For the smaller brands, look to Vertex as a warning... they are out of buisness now and people have bodies with pumps either broken or waiting to break with only hope being a retrofit of another pump with some modification and unknown performance.
Yes, skimmers are better than others in both build quality, performance and longevity - the bodies usually last, but the pumps and parts can be hard to get later on. Even though I don't think that RO skimmers have been all that great since they stopped using Sicce PSK pumps in them, they do still have parts and warranties, so this is good for Coralife and RO. For the smaller brands, look to Vertex as a warning... they are out of buisness now and people have bodies with pumps either broken or waiting to break with only hope being a retrofit of another pump with some modification and unknown performance.
