Does this look like a good skimmer for 75 reef

[Mr Meaty]

http://www.aquacave.com/octopus-nw-150-needle-wheelbr-protein-skimmer-749.html# Or is this too much?

Would this be more suitable for my 75? http://www.aquacave.com/octopus-nw-110-needle-wheelbr-protein-skimmer-750.html

I hear that its better to get something rated for more than the gallonage of your tank, but by how much?

Thanks in advance.
Nick

 

[schigara]

I think stock it might be ok on a lightly loaded 75.

I went with the NW200 on my 75. The body is 8in diameter which is 2in larger than the NW150 and has a much larger pump.

Check the link below. Much better prices.

http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/catalog/Protein-Skimmers-Octopus-Skimmers/c22_35/index.html

 

[Mr Meaty]

Thanks for the reply schigara, which exact model do you use? Recirculating or non?

 

[schigara]

Non Recirc

 

[TEL]

I have the NW-110-6520 on my 250L/66g tank and it dose a good job and it says it can handle up to a 500L/175g tank so it should do a godd job on yours.

 

[archer772]

The Octopus skimmers are close on there ratings for low to moderate stockings. I think the 110 should work fine but if you have any thoughts of going with a bigger tank or having aggresive fish then I would go with the 150. https://diyreef.authsecure.com/shop...d=490&osCsid=33bae89cd61c821084c2037ddd3f06fa

 

[Mr Meaty]

Thanks everyone for your replies. This seems to be a highly liked skimmer. I will be going with the 150! As to any concerns whether or not I think I may be upgrading to a larger tank any time soon? The answer to that would be, Not unless I..
A) Hit the lottery or get a nice raise? <--Unlikely
or B)Ditch the fiance' <-- Highly unlikely

This is a happy and sad time for me right now. Im happy because I've got the money to get my skimmer for SW Reef. But at the same time Im sad (although I never thought I would be this sad) because I had to sell my 55 to be able to get the equipment for my SW. This 55 was my first serious tank to ever set up and Ive had it for around 4 years now. I just got the $$ for it yesterday, so as soon as the weather comes around, Ill be breaking it down and moving it to my fiances' office (One of the attorneys she works for bought it) and setting it up. 1 nice perk to selling my tank to someone that I know is that I'm getting paid $60 dollars a month to take care of it! So in a way I am getting to keep my tank, just not at my house.

 

[TEL]

Sounds all good to me and the $60.00 a month can go towords running the the new setup wish i had someone to pay me to look after there tank.