Skimmer question

[kzoo]

I need to up grade my skimmer on my 185gal, still running my old ER135. I was thinking of the reef octo extreme 200, has any one used one or know of a good skimmer for my size tank?

 

[kzoo]

I have a good amount of room but not looking to kill the bank.

 

[realfish]

I have one of the new MRC OceanForce 200s. It is very similar to the Octo Extreme 200. I just upgraded the pump on the MRC to the Sicce PSK 2500 which comes standard on the Ocotopus. I don't have any numbers, but the Sicce puts out a much greater level of foam than the standard pump on the MRC.

I ended up going with the MRC because they were local and I thought the gate valve gave me more adjustability. I wish I would have went with the Octopus as the choice of pumps on it performs much better than an MRC. I could have added a gate valve for $20 instead of $150 for a new pump.

 

[molson]

To Big D's point, the ATB pinwheels make a huge difference on the 2500's. I upgraded both on my extreme 250 and noticed an immediate difference in the foam it was producing.