ap123 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi Everyone, I'm looking to replace the skimmer I'm currently running, and looking for advice. I've got a 45g display with a 20L sump. I would like an in sump skimmer that will run as quietly as possible, that is easy to set up and get started. And by easy, I mean it has to be fairly idiot proof. I am not mechanically inclined, and need something that I can just drop into the sump and plug in. My budget is limited, but I know this is an important investment that I want to last and do the job I need it to do. I'm setting up a mixed reef of fish, inverts, zoas/mushies, and LPS. I'm looking at the Tunze 9005, I like the fact that it has a small footprint and short enough to fit totally within the tank--I keep it covered so the dog doesn't get into it again. I know many on here use and are happy with the 9002, but I don't see any threads on the 9005. And it's pricey for me. I see a few people with Octopus 150s... Looking at the AquaC, I can't figure out which one I would be looking at. The Urchin? And then I saw the Berlin x2Venturi on Dr Foster Smith... Thanks for taking the time to read and respond to a newb. Link to comment
05XRunner Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I have the bubble Magus BM100..I think its a kick ass skimmer for the price. http://www.nuocean.com/skimmers/bubble-mag...-115v-60hz.html Well built, makes almost ZERO noise..mine is only a few days old so its no broken in yet but its pulling stuff out already Link to comment
ap123 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Thanks 05X! Was it hard to connect? Do you have to buy a pump separately? Link to comment
05XRunner Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Thanks 05X! Was it hard to connect? Do you have to buy a pump separately? nope comes with everything..all you gotta do is pop open the tube..4 screws..slide pump in on the rails..cant do it wrong and put that bubble diffuser ontop of the pump...the cylinder with the holes in it..probably took me 5min to put the whole thing together...the hardest part was just putting the screws back in holding it together with one hand trying to reconnect..but there isnt any difficulty to it..then throw it in the sump and plug it in..and use the long blue tube to adjust the water level..like the instructions say...dont make it too tight acrylic will crack easy Link to comment
disaster999 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 damn OX5, didnt think it would arrive so soon. thought you just ordered it a few days ago. pictures of your skimmer? Link to comment
05XRunner Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 it only shipped from NY so thats only 2day shipping for me Link to comment
ap123 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 It looks awesome. But I just measured, and it's going to be too tall for me. I might be able to fit it, but there wouldn't be any clearance for emptying and maintenance. Anyone else have thoughts/feedback to help me out? Link to comment
05XRunner Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 that sucks...what about the ASM mini G Link to comment
ap123 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just looked up the ASM mini G. Hubby saw all the reviews on marine depot talking about the pump being LOUD and needing replacement...umm, not going to work. *Love your set up, by the way, it looks fantastic. Link to comment
ap123 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Bump. I know it's a holiday weekend, sorry for being impatient. Link to comment
05XRunner Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus-nw-11...kimmer-750.html only 17.5" tall a good bit shorter then the Bubble Magus really sucks you cant get the BM100..it sure is ALOT of skimmer for the money Link to comment
funkyfish77 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 i have the octopus nw 110 . I like it so far i've only had it for almost a month. good skimmer so far Link to comment
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