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lucidheights
11/15/2008, 07:10 PM
i recently bought a 300 gal and need help choosing a skimmer for it. It will be a fowlr and i have a $600 budget. i Want more bang for my buck.

lucidheights
11/15/2008, 07:27 PM
and preferably external but willing to settle with in sump

hansmatt
11/15/2008, 07:45 PM
octopus pro 300...with the askoll pump...but this is NOT from personal experience...right around your budget, fantastic pump.

lucidheights
11/15/2008, 08:04 PM
yea i was thinking octo but im not sure which to pick, i don't get all the different types

Melonbob
11/15/2008, 09:27 PM
octo extreme 300 too if you want an even lower budget

lucidheights
11/15/2008, 10:51 PM
is the pro a lot better than the extreme

JNye
11/16/2008, 09:12 AM
the pro has a better quality pump, and uses a neddle wheel. I would say its better for most hobbyists because of ease of use, reliability and performance. The extreme prolly pulls more air and performs slightly better. I have a pro 300 and have been very pleased with it.