Need skimmer suggestion: specific footprint, external....

[SDguy]

OK, I'm setting up a 60g tank on part of my very long breakfast bar. Consequently, there is no sump, nor is there any room behind the tank. So, I'd like to put a skimmer on the left side of the tank, between it and the wall. This gives me 16+/-" front to back and preferably as few inches wide as possible. The skimmer also obviously needs to be external. I also prefer to heavily OVER skim.

I'm thinking the Octopus by Coral Vue DNW 150 fits the bill. Any other recommendations or comments?

TIA! :top:

 

[socaltropicalfish]

If you need the DNW 150, let me know I have 2 that I can get you a killer deal.

 

[SDguy]

Thanks, since I need a tunze osmolator from you too

Incidentally, what does the impeller look like on the 150's you have, because their website mentions a new design?

 

[socaltropicalfish]

I will look into it for you...still at work another 8 hours I will be freeeee.

 

[SDguy]

Thanks. No hurry.

 

[afelder]

Peter also look into the bermudas and aquac's. Both can be utilized externally as well as in sump

 

[SDguy]

I've never liked AquaC's from personal exeriences, but that's from MANY years ago. The spray injector sucked back then.

I'll check out bermuda now.

Hmm, I actually may prefer the DDNW 150 instead:
Item #: OCT-DDNW-150

Allows the user to input the exact amount of water desired to be skimmed.
Requires a feed pump or plumbed from an overflow to inject water into skimmer.
Needlewheel pump driven.
2 OTP 2000 pumps at 500 gph each included.

In sump or out of sump.
High performance venturi air injection system.

Rating: Up to 350 gallons.
Diameter = 6" Height = 27.25"
Footprint= 16" x 7"
New pinwheel impeller increases the performance by 30%.

 

[SDguy]

Bermudas - hmmm, look like a beckett.... Kinda wanted to move away from that on this tank.

 

[sps4mytank]

I like the warner marine H2 model. Rated for 100 gallon and it overskims on the tank i have it on now. Its a great skimmer I do suggest warner marine products and is a HOB. consider it.

 

[socaltropicalfish]

I don't have the DDNW, only DNW model with 1 pump, if you are looking for HOB skimmer, I got the octopus BH300 model instock for 100 dollar, this come with 2 pumps.

 

[SDguy]

Hmm, the H2 after all may be the best choice for a clean look, or a tunze.

 

[SDguy]

I don't have the DDNW, only DNW model with 1 pump, if you are looking for HOB skimmer, I got the octopus BH300 model instock for 100 dollar, this come with 2 pumps.

Do you have the WM H2 in stock? I may just come up and check out your stuff this weekend....

 

[Aquafrags]

it would be nice if you could get your hands on the HOB from CNC marine, very nice skimmer, but i think they are no longer.

 

[SDguy]

it would be nice if you could get your hands on the HOB from CNC marine, very nice skimmer, but i think they are no longer.

You mean this one?
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1526127

 

[socaltropicalfish]

Do you have the WM H2 in stock? I may just come up and check out your stuff this weekend....

I have 1 instock, please let me know so I can save it for you. Warner marine is also out of stock.

 

[SDguy]

I have 1 instock, please let me know so I can save it for you. Warner marine is also out of stock.

PM sent.

 

[socaltropicalfish]

Pm returned, see you soon.

 

[OCReefMadness]

BK external 200 is the best.

 

[SDguy]

While that may be true, there is no way I'm spending 3x my entire system on a skimmer

 

[OCReefMadness]

I think around 1x for that baby or you can get mini BK under 1x...Tom will give you a killer deal on BK skimmer.