help me decide i need a skimmer now!!

krowleey · #1 09/15/2007, 11:23 PM

90 gallon tank 40 gal sump, 25 inches clear under stand..would like to spend up to 400ish thank you!!

mg426 · #2 09/16/2007, 12:50 AM

Euroreef, octopus either will do the job. Take alook here www.octopusskimmer.com

Adamc1303 · #3 09/16/2007, 12:56 AM

check out the ATI BM160 www.reefgeek.com

krowleey · #4 09/16/2007, 01:11 AM

i was considering the rs180, not too sure about the octopus's pump, and i made my baffles 8 inch deep in the sump compartment. the bubble master looks pretty cool, but im not sure if i can get good sps quality water with that size?

Lumamae · #5 09/16/2007, 02:02 AM

I've seen a lot of members post that the Octopus pumps run HOT. The ER RS180 and the ATI BM160 is very close in air draw, 900lph verses 800lph - 1,000lph.

krowleey · #6 09/16/2007, 09:31 AM

wow its hard to pull the trigger and order, im leaning towards the ER because i have had one before and know they work great. but i dont mind spending more for the BM 160 IF it does a better job.

kodyboy · #7 09/16/2007, 12:34 PM

http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/ca...products_id=48
the above octopus would handle a 90 gallon tank no problem

dhnguyen · #8 09/16/2007, 03:04 PM

you might want to rethink the ATI BM160. I've been reading a lot of bad things about it. Sure it pulls lots of air but from what others have stated, is next to impossible to tune and tend to overflow.

krowleey · #9 09/16/2007, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by dhnguyen
you might want to rethink the ATI BM160. I've been reading a lot of bad things about it. Sure it pulls lots of air but from what others have stated, is next to impossible to tune and tend to overflow.

i was reading that too, i am really leaning towards a ER, what do you think, a 135 or the 180 model??

Wrench · #10 09/16/2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by kodyboy
http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/ca...products_id=48
the above octopus would handle a 90 gallon tank no problem

I thought about this one too, but for the extra money I decided to go with the recirculating model. It's awesome. Pump is quiet and it does NOT run hot for me. $309 shipped.

Lumamae · #11 09/16/2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by krowleey
wow its hard to pull the trigger and order, im leaning towards the ER because i have had one before and know they work great. but i dont mind spending more for the BM 160 IF it does a better job.

Since your comfort level is the ER RS180, pull the trigger on it! You won't be disappointed. I think the RS135 is too small for a BB 90g SPS tank. But you can see what others think.

As for difficult to dial in, I've seen that happen with the BM200, haven't seen anything like that with the BM160. The BM160 is a remake of the BM150, so I pretty confident that they've worked out all the bugs during the rework. Also, on the BM200, it seems just a controlled air valve makes it easy to adjust. I asked about this and received an answer that the BM200 is going through a rework.

oct2274 · #12 09/16/2007, 05:30 PM

you should definitely look into the tunze 9010, always good reviews on those

Fishbulb2 · #13 09/16/2007, 05:54 PM

If you were happy with your previous ER, then go ahead and get another one. I have an RS100 and I like it a lot. Well built and simple to use.

krowleey · #14 09/16/2007, 07:06 PM

trigger pulled, i went with PA due to free shipping, what is MD thinking?? hope it kicks a$$!!

kdblove_99 · #15 09/17/2007, 12:25 AM

WHat skimmer did you get?

II wouiuld have suggested a DAS

jimbo045 · #16 09/17/2007, 12:39 AM

Coralife Skimmers, are cool. JD

madadi · #17 09/17/2007, 01:50 AM

lumamae dont mean to take this thread off topic because i also have a 90 gal tank and looking for a new skimmer BUT who is the girl in your avatar lol i know im not the only guy thinking that!!!!