Reef Octopus VarioS series return pumps (1 Viewer)

[Fish Keeper82]

I see BRS is now carrying the Reef Octopus VarioS-6 Controllable DC Pump. Any one have one of these? They look OK for the price range for a submersible DC pump. I'm looking to replace my Mag Drive 12. I think they are fairly new on the market but not sure.

VarioS-6 Controllable DC Pump (1720 GPH) - Reef Octopus - Reef Octopus - Submersible Pumps - Pumps & Plumbing - Bulk Reef Supply

 

[dynomight]

To me, reef octopus pumps seem to have almost the same success rate of jebao. This pump falls in a confusing niche of the market. Jebao is cheaper and they move a ton of water, but it's jebao. Ecotech is a proven technology with all the customer service to back them up, but only costs $60-70 more. Why not just save for an Ecotech?

 

[gm357]

To me, reef octopus pumps seem to have almost the same success rate of jebao. This pump falls in a confusing niche of the market. Jebao is cheaper and they move a ton of water, but it's jebao. Ecotech is a proven technology with all the customer service to back them up, but only costs $60-70 more. Why not just save for an Ecotech?

Seems to be a descent pump and price. Which reef octopus pumps are failing? Just never heard anything close to that. Jebao on the other hand has a power supply issue. The pump itself is average.

Ecotech is definitely a solid pick for the extra change.

 

[dynomight]

Octopus skimmer pumps are junk other than the bubble blaster.

 

[FarmerTy]

Octopus skimmer pumps are junk other than the bubble blaster.

I'm pretty happy with my reef octopus and its ginormous bubble blaster pump. [emoji4]