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    Reef octo vs. Vertex

    Ok im getting a new skimmer and these are the two I'm choosing from. Please help me choose. Thanks everyone. oh and I have a 220g reef and fish with a 75 g sump/refugium. Super Reef Octopus XP-5000 Internal Cone Protein Skimmer or Vertex Alpha 250 Protein Skimmer - English
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    pump??

    Does anyone use this pump? I'm looking to use it for a 220g with 75g sump. hoping to get atleast 10x water exchange. http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtuemart/13-pumps-circulationreturn/69-atb-pumps/318-atb-flowstar-3200-pump.html
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    Skimmer??

    Does anyone know about vertex skimmers? I can't decide between vertex or just go with a reef octopus. need help choosing??? Vertex / Royal Exclusiv Alpha Cone 250 Protein Skimmer - Salty Critter Super Reef Octopus XP-5000sss Space Saver
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    Advice on skimmer

    I'm starting a 220g reef tank with a 75g sump. I'm looking for a new skimmer. I can't decide which brand is better. reef octo, bubble magus or ATB. the ATB is the most expensive while the reef octo is the cheapest. I'm looking to spend anywhere in the neighborhood of $1000 bucks. Super Reef...
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    Skimmer vs. Skimmer

    Which is the best skimmer between these brands?? The reef octopus Super Reef Octopus XP-5000 Internal Cone Protein Skimmer The ATB ATB Deluxe 8.5 Cone Protein Skimmer For a 220 with 75g sump Reef and Fish I cant decide????:frustrat:
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    cone shape vs. no cone shape skimmer??

    Ok here is my question: Which is better? Cone shape skimmer or older style skimmer? and If you could choose any skimmer brand you wanted; What would it be? I have red sea and it sucks.:grumble: I'm looking for a new skimmer.
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    pump size???

    OK, my question is what GPH size pump would I need for a 220gallon tank with a 75 gallon sump? I'm so confused. some people say it should be rated at 10x the amount of the size of the tank. Is that 2200GPH?? what pump do you guys suggest?
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    Skimmer Size??

    What size skimmer should i get for a 300gallon reef and fish tank? I was thinking the reef octopus 5000 sss. It is rated for 400gallons?
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    Protein skimmer???

    Ok need advice. Which is the best way to go with a protein skimmer? Is it in the sump or external??
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    EcoXotic Cannon 100w LED???

    Has anyone used these on their tank? I have a 220g reef tank and was going to replace my MH with some of these. Or if anyone has a suggestion for other LED's??
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    Refugium lighting??

    I'm starting a 75 gallon refugium and wanted to know what spectrum of lighting is the best to get. I just purchased the 6500k CFL but have read that it is to high of a rating. What is everyone running??:frustrat:
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    Sump Size???

    I'm building a 220 gallon reef and fish tank. I was wondering what size sump should I build for the tank? I'm going to place a protein skimmer, refugium and main pump in the sump. I was thinking a 75 gallon??
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    New LED's

    Does anyone know about these LED's? I wanted to replace my 3 x 250w MH with 3 of these. My tank is 72x24x30. 24 Inch Orphek Power Reef PR156 LED Light Fixture Thank you:mrgreen:
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    Lighting for new tank??

    I have a 220gallon acrylic tank and plan to make it a reef tank. I have 175w MH on the ends and a 250w MH for the middle. I also have 2 VHO actinic bulbs. What other lighting should I get? Should I replace the VHO with T5's or LED's?
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    XP-3000 Vs. super reef 3000

    Ok. who can tell me the difference between the reef octopus super reef XP-3000 and the super reef 3000. It seems they have the same bubble blaster pumps. But the prices are seperated by $150.00. :grumble: Looking to purchase one of them for a 225 gallon reef tank. Thanks
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    going bigger need help??

    I currently have a 180g fish only tank with 100lbs of live rock and 2'' sand bed. I recently ordered a new 225g tenecor tank. I wanted to upgrade my skimmer. Does anyone have any suggestions on what size to get and a good brand? I was thinking of PM bullet 2 or reef octopus( I dont know what...
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