62G Starfire Reef [40x18x20]

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by freezetyle

what about one the the new Vertex omega skimmers? or were you hoping to keep the skimmer pump inside the body?

I like the idea of the pump being in the body. Especially if I am going to be having a GFO/Carbon reactor(s) running in the sump as well. Just saves a bit more space.

Plus I went out tonight and did some birthday shopping for myself. Picked up the following goodies.

Going to try the probidio products on this tank.




Vertex 1.5 Reactor, likely for GFO:


Reef Octopus XP-2000sss














The reason why I went with the Reef Octopus is pretty simple. It's the one that was in stock tonight. I told myself before I went in the shop that I was going to end my headaches and come home with a skimmer tonight. Canadian Customs made it really easy to choose as the Concepts RLSS skimmer shipment was being held at Customs for whatever reason and the Reef Octopus Skimmers arrived yesterday. I didn't feel the XP-1000sss was rated high enough for my system, so I went with the XP-2000sss which has a very similar Air draw as the RS6i (900+ lph). Also just realized I said RS8i above, I meant RS6i.

I am happy with it so far. The build quality is really nice, I like the Reef Octopus pumps and this is a very quiet skimmer.

Time to get this tank on the road to glory!