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mojo~ I need something newer for my tank 100 gal total volume, I want something bigger, for when I upgrade but dont feel like spending a huge lump sum of money I was thinking about max price ~500ish. Which would you reccommend. I also have a heavy bio load. I was thinking on the realm of bubble magus 250S possibly. I have the BM100 on my 30G total vol frag tank and it performs very very well. Even though it is a cheap chinese knock off, it is built pretty darn well.
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03/12/2009, 10:10 PM | #80 |
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For your system volume and budget. I First pic the warner marine as 150 . Two reasons I would pick this over the msx 200. THe WM as 150 uses a sedra 7000 and runs on a pinwheel and cycles more water than the sicce. Also no worries about running in reverse as well. With the increased water volume it will cycle the water a little more often. The build quality is amazing.
Second I would go with the MSX 200. Great bang for he buck. Another option is wait for a nice used BK mini 160, or a used cone skimmer if you can find one. Might be something to look at. Hope this helps.
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I've done this on another thread and was told my sicce shouldn't sound like this. Can you look at the two videos I've posted and confirm that something doesn't sound right with my Octo Extreme 200? The quiet video is just with my return pump running as well as water draining into the sump from my overflow. The next one is with the octo plugged in. It's in my room and I can't deal with it. I need to figure out if the sicce is quieter when it operates correctly or if I need to get a different pump. sump no octo sump with octo |
03/13/2009, 01:01 AM | #82 |
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The Warner Marine 150 with the sedra 7000 pulls 500l/h of air which converts to 18 scfh. The Octo Extreme 200 (Same as MSX) I have is pulling 35-40 scfh with a mesh wheel that has no start issues. With the new purple pinwheel that came out in the last week or so you can get 30 scfh. I would go with the Octo if the noise issue I'm having is not normal. |
03/13/2009, 04:21 PM | #83 |
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thanks mojo, I'm not sure if the Tunze is what I want, I just liked that it seemed more compact but I'm not sure if that means it won't do the job. I also looked at the Octo extreme.
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It's good to hear it works well, I never hear anyone talking about Tunze and have been concerned if i have might the right choice or not. I looked up the price of the Tunze Master 9460, quite a price jump. Not sure what corals I want to to yet, would it work it I stick to soft?
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03/13/2009, 04:56 PM | #85 | |
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If we go by air draw alone you would say that the msx 200 is better than a bubble king mini. And I can say for a fact that this is not the case. Sounds like your mesh is too big or not balanced. you may have worn your shaft and or worn out the pump. The sicce pump will pull massive air but it will wear out the pumps alot faster. And hte MSX over the octo X . THe octo X has a different reducer venturi assembly on the sicce than the MSX otherwise the same. You need to pull your pump apart and find out what is up with it. It should not be that noisey. They arent the quietest pumps but they are not that loud. |
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Tracey -
The Tunze 9460 is rated to FIFTEEN HUNDREED gallons! Just a tad overkill if you ask me I would get the Reef Octopus Huricone Category 1 skimmer. I would say the Octo Extreme 200 but I'm unhappy with the noise of the sicce pump on mine. I haven't personally listened to an Askoll pump but I'm guessing it has to be quieter that the siccce. Can anyone verify that? edit: Hopefully it's not improper for me to give my .02 cents. Just sharing my little bit of experience. If mojo's supposed to be answering all the questions I'll stay out of it |
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Ok, someone above had suggested the 9460, thanks for the input.
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03/15/2009, 07:22 PM | #89 |
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Just thought I would post this here for those that are following the skimmer Q&A thread will see and and maybe help or even be informed.
I have a 65gal that I plan to make a FOWLR. I will stock on the conservative side. I have a 26 gal sump that I will be using to house the skimmer, return pump and fuge. I can design this sump anyway I want, it's empty. I don't have a stand built so skimmer height is not a problem. My price range is around $300 or less maybe a little more. Any suggestions?
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03/15/2009, 07:53 PM | #90 |
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for that price range I would say the msx 160 or 200 with the pinwheel. if you wanted to go cheaper you can go with the Vertex IN 100.
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120g system, mixed reef, lots of small fish, fairly heavy feedings. Price and size aren't an issue (except that I don't want a HUGE skimmer), but ease of use and quiet are important.
ATB Small Cone vs. BK Mini 160 ? Or something else entirely?
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Bk mini Gen 2 180 would be a great fit. Small and it will move more water and be a perfect fit for your tank. IT would be my top pick for sure. The 160 will work but the 18o will be a better fit.
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03/16/2009, 03:31 PM | #93 |
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I have a 75 gallon display and a 30 gallon frag tank that will go into a 40 gallon sump about half full. I need a skimmer for around 300 bucks with the 40 gallon sump footprint shouldn't be an issue.
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03/16/2009, 03:37 PM | #94 |
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As of now I am figuring on being moderately to heavy stocked if this helps to narrow the skimmers.
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03/16/2009, 05:14 PM | #95 |
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msx/OctoX 200 will fit you fine. Get the new Large atb pinwheel and you will be set dialed in. You dont need the pinwheel but it is better than the stock ones. Good luck
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where is best place to purchase msx/octox 200? Do you have a link and also one for the atb pinwheel.
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03/16/2009, 05:32 PM | #97 |
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http://www.reefspecialty.com/Protein...duct_info.html pinwheel (large) http://www.reefspecialty.com/p400/AT...duct_info.html
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thanks for your help
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03/17/2009, 01:25 PM | #99 |
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For my 65 gal FOWLR light load with sump
Marineland Advanced In-Sump Protein Skimmer 100 Gal $160 shipped Or Bubble-Magus BM100 v2 Skimmer $145 shipped
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Just to let you know I'm replacing that marineland skimmer now.
It doesn't pull much crap out and it has a nasty habit of going crazy and overflowing. I have had nothing but trouble with it on my 75 gallon reef. |
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