need a skimmer for my 55 gallon tank any thoughts on thsi one?

[Vinman75]

Any thoughts on this skimmer? Can get for less than $200. My tank is a 55 gallon tanks with live rock and no corals but would like to start having corals in the future. Any thoughts on this?

Reef Octopus 4" NWB-110
Dimensions: 10" x 6-3/4" x 19-3/4" high
Powered by 1 Aquatrance 1000 pump at 250 gph
Recommended sump water level: 6"-7-3/4"
Rated for aquariums up to 100 gallons

 

[s_kelley]

I wouldn't hesitate getting anything reef octopus makes. They make good stuff, been using the same reef octo extreme for almost 8 years now and it's still goin strong

 

[ricomike]

Avast CS-1 works great for my 57 gallon.

 

[Agamemnon]

I have a CPR bak pak hob on my 55. I know there sre better skimmers out there but it still pulls out some funk.

 

[Vinman75]

Thanks for the info and the feedback. any thoughts on whether the Reef Octopus listed is strong enough/powerful enough to do a good job?

 

[CAPSLOCK]

I've got that skimmer and love it. It's on my 40B. I think it would be fine for a 55g - if it were a 75g you'd probably want the next size up though.

 

[Marshall O]

As another option, I used an Eshopps PSK-100 on my 55 with great success. Very similar sized skimmer, but does have a larger pump on it. You should be able to get one around $160 shipped.