New skimmer advice?

[JAG107]

So I realized today that I need a bigger skimmer, especially since I started sugar dosing. What do you guys think would be the best of these for my 110g tall:
Coralife octopus 125g
Jebo 180g
ProClear Aquatics 150g
generic "530 GPH" skimmer
I won't even bother with the seaclone 100 since I've heard very little positive about it.
I'll probably go with the HOB instead of in sump b/c I don't think there's enough flow through the sump to maximize the skimmer's output. Thanks:Cheers:

 

[dustin_P74]

coralife makes a very good skimmer for the money for that size tank

 

[ccCapt]

Coralife octopus 125g

No such thing ;) It's either Coalife SuperSkimmer OR an Octopus.
There is no comparison between an Coralife and a Octo. A CSS 125 is around $170 and a CSS 220 around $206 and you can get an Octo NW200 for $185 which will blow them away.
Don't waste your money on a cheap crappy skimmer. You will end up having to upgrade again.

 

[Bifferwine]

Go with an Octopus if you can. They are the best bang for your buck as far as skimmers go.

 

[JAG107]

So this is what I decided to go with, based on its sale price and the reviews it has on the drs website:
Prism Pro

 

[ccCapt]

That is a piece of junk. I had 1 of those on my 50 and it was useless. That is way too small for a 110, in fact I would rate it OK at best for maybe a 30.

 

[JAG107]

for the "pro" that they say is good for 300 gallons?

BTW what do you use on your 125 cccapt?

 

[ccCapt]

OK...I only used one and gave you my opinion. I think you would have a hard time finding any place that sells a product and says it's bad. They won't make $$$ saying they sell a junky product.

 

[JAG107]

I appreciate your opinion, I'm just wondering what you're using now and how you like it, not being sarcastic or anything.

 

[Melonbob]

Definately go with the Octo. Out of the ones you mentioned, it's the only one worth it.

 

[JAG107]

I couldn't fit the octo in my sump, unfortunately. Had to go with a HOB

 

[ccCapt]

I'm just wondering what you're using now and how you like it, not being sarcastic or anything.

No problem...I didn't sense any sarcasm in your question. :)

I currently use a modded Octo NW200 on my 125. I think it's an awesome skimmer for the price. There's some pics of the skimmer in my build thread and here's a few pics of what my skimmer pulls out.

 

[ccCapt]

I couldn't fit the octo in my sump, unfortunately. Had to go with a HOB

Well if you already ordered it, I guess it too late. But....Octo BHF300F HOB skimmer.

 

[JAG107]

Super cool setup! Ahh if only I could go back in time and... :)

(yeah, too late)

 

[Bifferwine]

Yeah... The Prizm is one step above the SeaClone. Not a very good skimmer. I would not trust the reviews on the site that is selling them. Look for independent reviews on other sites instead.

 

[JAG107]

Good advice. Hopefully it works out for me, we'll see