BubbleHead January 4, 2013 Share January 4, 2013 I'm slowly getting the equipment together for my 90 gallon cube. I currently have a AquaC EV-240 skimmer, which is a very tight fit in the stand and takes up a lot of room. I still need to buy a Mag 12 for it. Someone recommended an Reef Octopus NWB150 6''. I'm leaning towards the Octopus because of the smaller footprint but don't want to give up on performance. Recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spelter January 4, 2013 Share January 4, 2013 I have the NWB150 and it works great on my 90. Its the only skimmer I have ever had so I have no comparison though. I have mine in a 9"x12" compartment in my sump, its a tight fit but does not seem to matter. I have plenty of room up top to to remove the cup with minimal tilt which seems to be the key part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miggs76 January 4, 2013 Share January 4, 2013 I have the same reef octopus but it is the 4" model. I like it and it pulls some nasty gunk out, but I am selling it because I want to get one a little higher rated. Overall, I would say it does the job well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve175 January 5, 2013 Share January 5, 2013 I have never liked Aqua-C skimmers: I have owned 2 over the years and neither worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbleHead January 5, 2013 Author Share January 5, 2013 Ordering the Octopus today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr salt January 5, 2013 Share January 5, 2013 Lots of people has recommended the avast CS-1 skimmer. Have you looked into C-1? Are you looking for in-sump skimmer or external? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbleHead January 5, 2013 Author Share January 5, 2013 Lots of people has recommended the avast CS-1 skimmer. Have you looked into C-1? Are you looking for in-sump skimmer or external? I'll probably go with insump, no a lot of room in the stand. Looks like I won't be ordering today. bad news from the person who wants half my money and hates reef tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldReefer January 5, 2013 Share January 5, 2013 I have had bad experiences with AquaC skimmers. They are extremely touchy. The slightest adjustment in water quality and they stop skimming for a day. They take stop skimmer for about 3 hours every time you feed the tank. They also require really large pumps that consume lots of energy and generate lots of heat and noise. They are really a throwback to the 1990s. I agree with the comments about the Avast CS1. They are universally adored on this forum, and I love my CS1 and CS2. Of course long time WAMAS members are biased since Avast is a home-grown company that has its roots on this forum. That being said, any modern needle-wheel cone skimmer is going to do a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldReefer January 5, 2013 Share January 5, 2013 BTW... I lost a 90 gallon SPS reef tank because my AquaC EV-400 couldn't pull out enough dissolved organics. I fell in love with needle-wheel skimmers when I switched. That is why I come off as a little bitter regarding " patented injection technology". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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