Protein skimmer selection

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mmiller40

Stuck between theses two. They are both 300$. Clearly the octopus has a better pump. But the Magnus has two pumps and a bit larger.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/protein-skimmers/reef-octopus-protein-skimmers/super-reef-xp1000-space-saver-sro-xp1000sss.html


http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/protein-skimmers/bubble-magus-protein-skimmer/bubble-magus-bm-nac77-cone-protein-skimmer.html
 
I'm actually considering using an AVAST Marine CS1 skimmer with a Swabbie. I've heard great things about the SRO but want to try this one after my aquac ev.

http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/product/CS1-Cone-Skimmer-Kit
 
At first I was like great price great idea. After watching the 20 minute assembly video it looks real shaky. 289$ and its smaller than many other pumps in this price range. The SRO 1000 is almost identical but comes with a much better pump.
 
I think you're making a good choice either way but I hear great things about the Bubble Magus. I had a Reef Octopus and had good luck with that too.
 
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