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Unread 07/19/2010, 09:48 PM   #1
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Buying my first skimmer- Red Sea Berlin x2?

Hi,
I am going to buy my first skimmer.
I have a 100 gallon tank with a black volition, clown grouper, and damsels. Also has some live rock. I was pointed toward a Red Sea Berlin X2 Protien Skimmer. However not everyone is fond of this can anyone tell me what would be the best skimmer for my tank?


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Unread 07/20/2010, 01:44 AM   #2
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Don't cheap out on a skimmer. Buy the one you want and don't settle. That being said I've heard great things about the Swc cone 160.


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Unread 07/20/2010, 08:04 AM   #3
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I wouldn't waste my time on the Berlin x2 skimmer, not many reviews means prolly not the greatest skimmer. +1 on the above post, SWC cone 160 is a great skimmer for the price. Might also look into the vertex in100 or super reef octopus line of skimmers, or octopus / SWC extreme skimmers. All great skimmers, they cost a bit more, but if you cheap out on the skimmer you WILL regret it. I went through 5 myself before finally getting a good octopus skimmer. Talk about a waste of money on the first 5!


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Unread 07/20/2010, 08:05 AM   #4
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You might want to check out Vertex too. I have the 100 on my 90 gallon and I really like it.


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Unread 07/20/2010, 09:54 AM   #5
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Another vote for a SWC cone.


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Unread 07/20/2010, 09:59 AM   #6
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berlin = junk

been there done that SWC has treated me well


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Unread 07/20/2010, 10:11 AM   #7
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check out octopus.


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Unread 07/20/2010, 10:25 AM   #8
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You didn't mention if you have a sump or if you need a hob skimmer. I believe the x2 can be run both ways. This info will help determine which skimmers to suggest for your setup.
FYI most of the skimmers mentioned so far are in sump only and cant be run outside of the tank.


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Unread 07/20/2010, 12:57 PM   #9
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Thanks for all the suggestions.
I need and in sump skimmer.


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Unread 07/20/2010, 02:29 PM   #10
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Another vote for the SWC 160 cone!


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Unread 07/20/2010, 02:37 PM   #11
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Depending on your budget and total tank volume the Bubble Magus NAC6 might be a good fit.
How many gallons is your sump?


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Unread 07/20/2010, 03:21 PM   #12
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Octopus 110 skimmer

I have the Octopus 110 skimmer and love it.


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Unread 07/21/2010, 04:29 PM   #13
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My sump is 37.5"x11"x12"
I think with the amount of water in my sump I have about 115 gallons total.
I am leaning toward the SWC 160 cone.
Any more suggestions/ final input?


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Unread 07/21/2010, 04:47 PM   #14
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Do a search on youtube for LA Fishguys, they interview Jeff M of reef dynamics formerly Euro reef. It has a few different parts to it but it's worth watching. He talks about cone vs cylinder skimmers & other aspects of skimming. It's worth watching since you are in the market for a skimmer!!

The Berlin skimmers were GREAT 10 years ago or whenever they came out but old technology now.


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Unread 07/21/2010, 08:51 PM   #15
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http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1880511 look into this one also


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Unread 07/22/2010, 02:53 PM   #16
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I just got an Octo extreme 200 and it is awesome. I dont think there is a better skimmer out there for under 300. Mine 289 shipped and took a whole 4 days to get to my door.
The new body style is very similar to their top of the line Hurricone but a hair smaller.
Mine was pulling gunk out of the water column 20 minutes after it was in my sump.
This is the first real nice skimmer I have had that anyone has heard of so I really cant compare it to any other Needle wheel based skimmer but I can say it exceeded my expectations already.


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Unread 07/22/2010, 03:03 PM   #17
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here is a Vertex IN 100 for 165

http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com/c...n-c-21_52.html


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Unread 07/22/2010, 09:26 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by schwa6970 View Post
I just got an Octo extreme 200 and it is awesome. I dont think there is a better skimmer out there for under 300. Mine 289 shipped and took a whole 4 days to get to my door.
The new body style is very similar to their top of the line Hurricone but a hair smaller.
Mine was pulling gunk out of the water column 20 minutes after it was in my sump.
This is the first real nice skimmer I have had that anyone has heard of so I really cant compare it to any other Needle wheel based skimmer but I can say it exceeded my expectations already.
+ 1 great skimmer for the price. i went thru 3 or 4 also before getting my extreme


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Unread 07/22/2010, 10:05 PM   #19
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It really depends on your budget, I had a octopus extreme 160 and it was great, very good value. With that size of sump you have many options


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