Need help in finding a skimmer

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any recommendation for a skimmer tt is suitable for a 4X2X2 tank?

any brands tt i can get frm Singapore LFS or reefers.

heard tt:

Aquamarin - Skimz

Sealife - H&S?

Reef Depot - Deltec

Reborn - ???

Iwarna - ???

looking for external skimmer cos dun really lik in-sump kind as they depend on the water level of my sump.

(my skimmer compartment is the last compartment whr water evaporates so water level varies)

[Solo77]

bubble king, ATI bubble master, Reef Octupus, Schuran, etc are other brands you can consider. Depending on your budget.

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bubble king, ATI bubble master, Reef Octupus, Schuran, etc are other brands you can consider. Depending on your budget.

not lookin at BK and ATI cos they r in-sump kind...

[Solo77]

for BK , there is outsump type. ATI, not sure.

[[V]tEc]

any recommendation for a skimmer tt is suitable for a 4X2X2 tank?

any brands tt i can get frm Singapore LFS or reefers.

heard tt:

Aquamarin - Skimz

Sealife - H&S?

Reef Depot - Deltec

Reborn - ???

Iwarna - ???

looking for external skimmer cos dun really lik in-sump kind as they depend on the water level of my sump.

(my skimmer compartment is the last compartment whr water evaporates so water level varies)

skimmer at last comp then u will most likely face micro bubbles in main tank

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skimmer at last comp then u will most likely face micro bubbles in main tank

nono, the water outlet of the skimmer, i put it in between 1st and 2nd comp.

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bubble king, ATI bubble master, Reef Octupus, Schuran, etc are other brands you can consider. Depending on your budget.

which LFS sells Schuran and Reef Octopus?

[[V]tEc]

which LFS sells Schuran and Reef Octopus?

Reef Octopus u can go to iwarna....

[Solo77]

schuran, can go to reefsystem.com. Think ah beng used to sell also(poster in the shop).

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Went to Schuran web, frm the pics, mainly not recirculating ones and in-sump kind which i cannot use as mentioned above tt my water level varies.

(or r dere any in-sump kind skimmer tt doesnt rely on the water level? i tot if it is so, it will only be an external skimmer used in the sump)

as for Reef Octopus, dere is the china made and the australia made, not the same rite?

the logos look different.

www.reefoctopus.com.au vs. www.reefoctopus.com.cn

sry for the qns, noob here. haha.

[TayHongSiang]

Went to Schuran web, frm the pics, mainly not recirculating ones and in-sump kind which i cannot use as mentioned above tt my water level varies.

(or r dere any in-sump kind skimmer tt doesnt rely on the water level? i tot if it is so, it will only be an external skimmer used in the sump)

as for Reef Octopus, dere is the china made and the australia made, not the same rite?

the logos look different.

www.reefoctopus.com.au vs. www.reefoctopus.com.cn

sry for the qns, noob here. haha.

i suggest u can check out skimz at www.aquamarin.com.sg

There are external models. I saw them at recent aquarama exhibit...the build is pretty good and the performance is comparable to germany brands.

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i suggest u can check out skimz at www.aquamarin.com.sg

There are external models. I saw them at recent aquarama exhibit...the build is pretty good and the performance is comparable to germany brands.

its actually 1 of my choice, however i can only go for the SM110 due to space prob and SM110 is not power enuf for my tank.

so lookin ard for other choices.

anybody has any opinion about hydor performer skimmer to share?

any LFS carry this brand's skimmer?

[hk75]

bros,

can i check, if my skimmer is out of sump type, sump there is 3 compartment, where should i place the feeder pump, and where shld the water outlet from skimmer place?

thanks

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bros,

can i check, if my skimmer is out of sump type, sump there is 3 compartment, where should i place the feeder pump, and where shld the water outlet from skimmer place?

thanks

imo, as mention above, the water outlet cannot be in the last compartment due to micro bubbles prob,

so i use a reverse method (ie water taken in frm last compartment comes out in 1st compartment.)

tis the best i can tink of, another other methods out dere?

[Solo77]

outsump runs a risk for leak. Outsump will need either gravity or feeding pump. If one worries abt water level, can consider getting water top up device. Not only solve the water level issue but also help to stablise the water parameter.

To answer where to place the feeder pump, i think before skimmer output. No point place after skimmer output as it might cos "duplication" in skimming.

For hydor, i think AM might have but seems like few users locally. For skimz, good quality but made in .......so workmanship or QC must be ensured. Anyway, run outsump must be prepared for leak problem.

[yongshun]

u can consider beckett, performance wise n budget wise, it will definitely gd, tried and proven, the onli downside is u will nid a veri strong pump to power it

[dickydick_c]

outsump runs a risk for leak. Outsump will need either gravity or feeding pump. If one worries abt water level, can consider getting water top up device. Not only solve the water level issue but also help to stablise the water parameter.

To answer where to place the feeder pump, i think before skimmer output. No point place after skimmer output as it might cos "duplication" in skimming.

For hydor, i think AM might have but seems like few users locally. For skimz, good quality but made in .......so workmanship or QC must be ensured. Anyway, run outsump must be prepared for leak problem.

actually was interested in getting 1 of the bro's Reef Octopus skimmer here, but turn out to be too big foot print.

guess i hav to buy a new 1... tts y askin for opinions here.

[Solo77]

the new reef octppus series look promising.........maybe can consider that also....bro dackie using it...can search his thread to see the performance......powerful pump with low heat and power consumption....

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the new reef octppus series look promising.........maybe can consider that also....bro dackie using it...can search his thread to see the performance......powerful pump with low heat and power consumption....

ya.

btw, i realise 1 thing while searching for a skimmer on the web.

take for example, deltec, H&S, skimz skimmers tt r suitable for <1000L,

the thing they hav in common is the Aquabee 2000/1 pump and probably the skimmer body design jus of different dimensions of ~100mm.

the differences r the price and logo.

if so, i can simply get a cheapo skimmer and change the pump to Aquabee? workable? haha.

[[V]tEc]

ya.

btw, i realise 1 thing while searching for a skimmer on the web.

take for example, deltec, H&S, skimz skimmers tt r suitable for <1000L,

the thing they hav in common is the Aquabee 2000/1 pump and probably the skimmer body design jus of different dimensions of ~100mm.

the differences r the price and logo.

if so, i can simply get a cheapo skimmer and change the pump to Aquabee? workable? haha.

guess, 2000/1 max can support till 800L onli....cos i using 1

mine is consider a cheapo skimmer which uses the 2000/1 but it is a in sump model....1 thing is u gt to make sure the spec of the skimmer u buy can support the 2000/1 power....else too much foaming will result in worse skimming...

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guess, 2000/1 max can support till 800L onli....cos i using 1

mine is consider a cheapo skimmer which uses the 2000/1 but it is a in sump model....1 thing is u gt to make sure the spec of the skimmer u buy can support the 2000/1 power....else too much foaming will result in worse skimming...

jus worried abt the size of the inlet and outlet whether will fit or not.....

[kelvin70]

jus worried abt the size of the inlet and outlet whether will fit or not.....

Hi currently Im using this reef octopus for my 4x2x2.5 very good, pls see file attach, think this will save alot of space at your sump....

[kelvin70]

Hi, go this website and check it up.....it may help you ...

http://www.saltysupply.com/Reef-Octopus-Ex...60-p/oc1044.htm

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Hi currently Im using this reef octopus for my 4x2x2.5 very good, pls see file attach, think this will save alot of space at your sump....

TS already state he looking for outsump model n u still post this? lol.......

n not to disappoint u, this skimmer is undersize for ur tank......

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TS already state he looking for outsump model n u still post this? lol.......

n not to disappoint u, this skimmer is undersize for ur tank......

why is it undersize?

the specs are:

OCTX-160

Type: Direct Needle Wheel

Installation: Insump

Dia: 160mm Height: 530mm

Foot Print: 230×170mm

Pump: 2500L/H 30Watts (Sicce-Italy)

Impeller: Pin Wheel

Air Intake: 22 LPM per pump

Normal stocking: 1500L

Heavy stocking: 1000L