Octopus skimmer opinions

[brust]

I'm about to purchase a skimmer for my 75gal tank and I'm leaning toward the Octopus skimmers due to price. I noticed the Octopus 110 is rated for up to 75 gallons but for $25 more I can get the model 150 that is rated to 150 gallons. Will I benifit from the extra horse power of the 150 or would this be a waste of $25 dollars given my tank size :?:

Brandon

 

[trido]

Over skimming is always better than under skimming. Spend the extra 25 knowing you'll be ready for the bigger tank you will get in the future.

 

[fungia]

i agree, get the bigger one. it will not be a waste of money.

 

[fishinsouthga]

do not buy their impact or downdraft skimmer get the needlewheel as i have the impact skimmer and cant wait to replace it for several reasons.. one being it only skims for a day or 2 at a time then needs to be cleaned, and i have yet to get more then 1 cup of stuff out of it for 2 weeks of skimming and can't seem to figure out how to make it work..


thanks

 

[Anonymous]

protein skimmer ratings are usually pretty... uh... Let's say 'optimistic'. I wouldn't expect one rated at 75 gallons to actually do a great job skimming a 75 gallon aquarium - the 150 has a better shot.

Are you looking at the needlewheel version? I've heard good things about those.

jayo

 

[Anonymous]

I love my ASM G3. The octopus looks better made IMO. I too would get the bigger skimmer. The ASM G3 is rated for about a 180-22 gallon tank but 125-150 is more realistic. Euroreefs have more accurate ratings, but are way too expensive IMO.