which reef octopus

[warlord239]

Which reef octopus protrin skimmer would be best for my 45 gallon tank...also are they really loud? I have heard these ones are kind of quiet

[scarface70706]

what type of filtration are you running or planning to run? sump? HOB? good job on picking reef octopus skimmers since they are one of the best skimmers out there (IMO). what ever do go plus one with the skimmer's rating. so since you have a 45g tank i recommend a skimmer thats rated a little over your tank. for example i have a 90g tank with a 20g sump. so i run the reef octopus xs160 which is rated up to 160g works great for me. just dont get a skimmer thats over powered for your tank or it wont work efficiently.

[warlord239]

I hve a aquaclear 70 but all im running in it right now is carbon and idk if i should run other stuff in it as well...so im guessing the reef octopus 100 will probably be good for me

[warlord239]

Using live rock and sand as well

[Michigan Mike]

+1 reef octopus - That's what I'm getting too. Have an AC 50 that I'm not using and thinking of making it a refugium. If you clean it often you can run the mechanical media too.

[warlord239]

I think im gonna try it without mechanical at first and see how it goes

[SilverGTS]

I run a Reef Octopus BH1000 along with a AC70 converted into a refugium. Heres a link to my tank if you need any ideas. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2136751&highlight=tree+sponge

-Chris

[warlord239]

That looks really good...i guess im gonna run the reef octopus 1000, if i make the ac70 into a fuge can i still put carbon in it or just the chaeto

[SilverGTS]

You can do both but it's a very tight fit. Since you're doing a 45g tank I would recommend going with a AC110 which is the biggest model. Gives a lot more room for chaeto and carbon and such.

-Chris

[warlord239]

I was doing the 70 because i already have one