WMAS Discussion Forum : Need Opinions on Skimmer http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:16:46 +0000 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:15:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=62469 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Need Opinions on Skimmer : I run Reef Octopuss 3000s on a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509519&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509519 Author: Akira
Subject: 62469
Posted: February 28 2013 at 3:15pm

I run Reef Octopuss 3000s on a system with a total volume of about 100g . I do love it but only thing I wish I had bought was a recirculating skimmer. The auto cleaning head would be nice also. BRS has a video about skimmers , sizing, recirculating vs non recirculating  etc might be worth watching.]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:15:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509519&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509519 <![CDATA[Need Opinions on Skimmer : I was just looking at it sounds...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509504&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509504 Author: kody72
Subject: 62469
Posted: February 28 2013 at 12:53pm

I was just looking at it sounds like a pretty good skimmer and I think it would be plenty big enough I would suggest getting a self cleaning head for it as well]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:53:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509504&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509504 <![CDATA[Need Opinions on Skimmer : kody72 wrote:You would be...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509266&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509266 Author: love2skiutah
Subject: 62469
Posted: February 27 2013 at 1:13pm

Originally posted by kody72 kody72 wrote:

You would be fine with the sro5000 or even get the sro6000 one of the best skimmers for the money

Thinking about this, I don't think I can go external.  I just got off the phone with Reef Otopus and they recommended to me the Diablo DCS 300INT.  They said it's rated for 400 gallon heavy bio, 500 medium and 600 gallon light bio.  
]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:13:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509266&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509266 <![CDATA[Need Opinions on Skimmer : You would be fine with the sro5000...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509257&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509257 Author: kody72
Subject: 62469
Posted: February 27 2013 at 12:48pm

You would be fine with the sro5000 or even get the sro6000 one of the best skimmers for the money]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:48:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509257&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509257 <![CDATA[Need Opinions on Skimmer : sillyfrag wrote:Is there...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509239&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509239 Author: love2skiutah
Subject: 62469
Posted: February 27 2013 at 11:39am

Originally posted by sillyfrag sillyfrag wrote:

Is there any reason a guy couldn't run two or three skimmers?

That's exactly what I'm researching at the moment.... 
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Subject: 62469
Posted: February 27 2013 at 11:37am

Is there any reason a guy couldn't run two or three skimmers? ]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:37:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509238&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509238 <![CDATA[Need Opinions on Skimmer : The 5000INT is cheap. It&#039;s...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509229&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509229 Author: love2skiutah
Subject: 62469
Posted: February 27 2013 at 11:19am

The 5000INT is cheap. It's only $600.  I really can't spend more than $1,000 on a skimmer.  I've already gone $7,000 over my budget on this tank.  Not sure how I'm going to explain it to the wife, but I'm going to ask for forgiveness rather than ask for permission. haha]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:19:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509229&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509229 <![CDATA[Need Opinions on Skimmer : Some of you know I have a 400...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62469&PID=509223&title=need-opinions-on-skimmer#509223 Author: love2skiutah
Subject: 62469
Posted: February 27 2013 at 11:16am

Some of you know I have a 400 gallon tank on the way.  

I initially wanted to do a Reef Octopus 8000INT.  I know that most people generally get a bigger skimmer than what their actual tank size is.  

I really like that skimmer, but I will not be able to put it in because of how tall it is. I don't want to make my stand higher because I'm already going 32 inches high on the tank.  It was suggested to me to just do the 5000INT, rated for 400 gallons.  

I will be doing a very heavy bio-load with fish and corals over time.  Do you guys think I will be fine with this skimmer (The 5000INT) or should I start looking at another one?  
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