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Unread 11/25/2012, 02:47 PM   #1
Daneek155
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Which skimmer

What skimmer would be a better option...
Reef octopus diablo xs 160
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-o...skimmer-1.html


Reef octopus nwb150 6 inch
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-o...n-skimmer.html


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Unread 11/25/2012, 08:08 PM   #2
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Unread 11/25/2012, 08:09 PM   #3
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whats the skimmer going on ? why not a deff band ?


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Unread 11/25/2012, 08:16 PM   #4
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Its going on a 40 g breeder reef tank . I ws told that reef octopus are great eventually it might go on a 90 g.


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Unread 11/25/2012, 08:19 PM   #5
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What skimmer would be a better option...
Reef octopus diablo xs 160
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-o...skimmer-1.html


Reef octopus nwb150 6 inch
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-o...n-skimmer.html
What's your bio load? IME my tank originally had a NWB 150 was ok until I had more fish and started to feed more. Had to get the NWB 200 to bring it in control.


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Unread 11/25/2012, 08:30 PM   #6
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Right now just a duncan. Birds nest and candy cane.. zoas and 1 six line wrasse. Planning on adding couple more lps. A pair of clowns. A blenny. Maybe 2 more fish so its going to heavy stocked. 40 gal tank with a 20 g sump with a fuge


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Unread 11/25/2012, 08:59 PM   #7
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Is the diablo really worth the extra 100 bucks


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Unread 11/25/2012, 09:45 PM   #8
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I want to place my order today before the sale ends.


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Unread 11/25/2012, 10:11 PM   #9
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I say the diablo.


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Unread 11/25/2012, 10:37 PM   #10
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Anyone else want to pitch in I got 20 min left till 12


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Unread 11/26/2012, 05:47 AM   #11
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I'm a little late but either would serve fine for a 40 breeder stocked full.


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Unread 11/26/2012, 06:26 PM   #12
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Thanks for the help I went with the diablo


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