Ok, I'm debating on what skimmer to buy for 72 gallon tank. I'm planning on going reef with it. I have a good offer on a near new MR-2 skimmer(myreefscreations.com), for $250 with pump. Or, should I get a AquaC EV-180? I could get the AquaC for around $300, without the pump. I currently have a AquaC Remora that does a good job and it is fairly silent. The MR-2 skimmer is rated for 300 gallons. But, I'm not sure if it is a loud skimmer, which I'm trying to stay away from anything that is loud. So basically what I'm looking for is a decent skimmer that is not too noisy. Do you guys reccommend either one or do you guys have a better option for me?:help:
What type of skimmer?
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Look into the Octopus skimmers. They have similar (or slightly better) performance and less operating costs.
Yes. Their needlewheel pumps don't use as much energy. The same goes for almost any of the needlewheel skimmers. I just like the octopus line's price vs. performance.
How much are you looking to spend and what are you planning on doing with yoru system: IE: barebottom, mixed reef, softy tank, sps, and hi or low fish load.
I want to spend around $250. If it is more, then I would have to wait to save some money.How much are you looking to spend and what are you planning on doing with yoru system: IE: barebottom, mixed reef, softy tank, sps, and hi or low fish load.
I want to have a reef of softy corals to start. I want to have about five maybe six small fish, don't know which one yet. Did that answered your question? I'm new at this.
The price range is ok for the octopus skimmers. Honestly, I oversize my skimmers regardless of load, etc. It just makes things a bit easier, IMO. An appropriately sized octopus skimmer (especially the recirculating kind) would handle almost any of your needs easily.
They run reasonably quiet--quieter than the skimmers you were looking into, for sure.
As far as normal needlewheels skimmers vs. recirculating ones, I'll have to hunt down some images to give you a good idea of what I am talking about... In the end, basically the recirculating skimmers are more efficient per pass than the normal ones. They also consume slightly less electricity.
As far as normal needlewheels skimmers vs. recirculating ones, I'll have to hunt down some images to give you a good idea of what I am talking about... In the end, basically the recirculating skimmers are more efficient per pass than the normal ones. They also consume slightly less electricity.
i woudl agree with amph. For an in-sump skimmer in that price range and for a tank that sized, I would also go with an octopus. Get the largest you possibly can.
And Amph: I also agree with you about over-sizing skimmers. I have a deltec on my 10 gallon
And Amph: I also agree with you about over-sizing skimmers. I have a deltec on my 10 gallon