Which Protein Skimmer?

[curtismb]

I am in the market for a new skimmer and have decided to go with a recirculating type, due to the lack of space in my reuge, and have narrowed it down to two brands. The Reef Octopus DNWB 110 or the Aqua Euro RPS-135. Any helpful opinions or knowledge would be much appreciated.

I have a 75g reef w/ 20g refuge and i dont think I will be going much bigger for some time.

thanx

 

[Len]

I don't have first hand experience with either, but looking at both, they should perform about the same. The thing I do not like about the AquaEuro is the full union joint for the collection cup. I've had skimmers build like this and did not like cleaning the cups. For that reason (and the better pricing on the Octopus as well as the diffuser plate), I'd probably go with the Octopus.