Skimmer and calcium reactor opinions?????

[CleanYourTank11]

Happy holidays!!!

Quick question, I need to purchase a new external protein skimmer and a dual chamber calcium reactor. It's going on a 65 gallon and possibly will get moved onto a larger tank. Any opinions or suggestions on these two things. I've always used MTC as my go to. My new company tends to use MRC or deltec, so many to choose from. I just want to spend the money right and get a great product. Hope to see some great feedback.

Thanks

 

[Reef_Paddy]

From personal experience you cant go wrong with Deltec! Through various tank upgrades/downgrades and international moves I've had various sized skimmers from them and loved every one. For that sized tank I would go with the APF800 which can be plumped externally , which would allow you room to grow or go to a bigger tank also.

 

[CleanYourTank11]

Okay thanks for the input. Unless I change my sump I have to go with an external but I am pondering about changing sumps. Thanks I appreciate your input.

 

[Reef_Paddy]

If you change you sump, Deltec have cheaper and rated smaller which could go internal. Their full line up can be found here: http://www.theaquariumsolution.com/products-type/protein-skimmers

 

[CleanYourTank11]

Thanks a lot, I am leading towards deltec, I do like they're products and I believe you get what you pay for.

 

[CleanYourTank11]

A lot of people told me to look at geo and coral vue reef octopus but they don't look as well made as deltecs. Right now I'm still old school with my air stone driven mtc lol.

 

[Reef_Paddy]

Skimmers are personal preference TBH and everyone will have their own opinion on why one is better than another. I've had experience with Deltec, Red Sea and another UK company called TMC which are not available in the US. If every I was to change from Deltec the only other option for me would be to look at Bubble King due to the Red Dragon pump it runs with. You certainly do get what you pay for.

 

[CleanYourTank11]

Your 100% right, said it perfectly. I have heard a lot about the red dragon haven't looked into it yet.

 

[reefs4life]

Honestly unless you find a used Deltec I wouldn't waste the money on a full retail Deltec, its just not reasonable IMO...I personally have an external Deltec and I love it but I definitely did not purchase it for full retail price. I would suggest a Reef Octopus for quality and price, looked into a few of their recirc skimmers and they look well built and well priced brand new. You should really give them a chance before you set your mind on Deltec, plus you can purchase a nicely size one that could come along for any future upgrades you may venture into.

As far as calcium reactor goes, I would suggest MTC. That's what I have, the MTC Procal and it's pretty awesome, definitely a set it and forget it type of calcium reactor. In the past I've had Korallin and Precision Marine, and Korallin was definitely the worst in terms of ease of use. If I'm not mistaking a member here, Chalan, was selling the MTC Procal for a very very good price, let me see if I can find it and send you the link.

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[reefs4life]

PM'd you the link for the calcium reactor