Reef Octppus Skimmers (1 Viewer)

[mario8402]

Anyone running a Reef Octopus skimmer? What model and what size tank do you have it on? Do you like it? Hate it?

 

[AquaNerd]

i wasn't a big fan of my octopus.

i replaced it with a euroreef that i love. my next tank will have a bubble king.

 

[mario8402]

which model did you have? Was it running on your 180?

 

[karlo]

I have the Reef Octopus NW200. In my other tank it did an ok job in a 30 Long sump but in the new tank w/40G breeder tank sump it's going crazy and no mods on it, pulls out lots of skimate and I have to clean it out every 2 days so I'm happy with it but I have not had many to compare with personally.

 

[mario8402]

there are so many reef octopus models and model numbers/names that I dont even know where to begin lol

 

[GAW]

I have the MSX200 which is the the same as the Octo Extreme 200 and I really like it compared to my Bermuda 3c I had

 

[mario8402]

If I got with the octopus line or any line at that, do I want recirc or needlewheel?

 

[Guest]

Recirculation doesn't exclude needlewheel. You can get a skimmer with both. Recirculating is more of a hassle (more pumps) but supposedly better performance.

I've had NW150 for more than a year and I've been happy with it.

 

[mario8402]

hmm...
I dunno.. I have been looking at the Reef Octopus since most people love them. Basically, I am looking at the ASM G3 or Reef Octopus (model unknown)
my budget is approx $300
I was looking at these
Reef Octopus DNWB 200 Recirculating Protein Skimmer
ASM G-3 Protein Skimmer
Reef Octopus DDNW-150 Recirculating Protein Skimmer with 2 Pumps

Someone on RC was selling an ASM G4 for about $300 that I shoulda jumped on but I wasnt quite ready to spend the cash yet

 

[mario8402]

do yall think an ASM G4x with Sedra 9000 would be too much or too little on a 180?

 

[AquaNerd]

hey mario, i actually was going to go with an asm g4x, but i'm not a huge fan of asm. they are rated for like 400 or 450 gallons, but with asm, i hear you have to cut their ratings in half to get a good operational capacity.

the octopus i used was the dwn-150 (recirc) on my 90. right now i'm using a euroreef rs250 on my 180 and that thing is a champ. the only problem i have is that my water level is 4" too deep for an in-sump skimmer, but despite that, i get good skim from my euroreef.

 

[mario8402]

those euroreefs are expensive
couldnt you stick something under the skimmer to bring it up 4" ?

I was also looking at the Reefoctopus DNWb 200 Recirculating .. seems the same as the 150 that you posted but a little bigger and it has a bubble plate

 

[AquaNerd]

my octopus didn't have the bubble plate. that's a fairly new thing for them.

i have a stand to raise the skimmer up, but the sump is eurobraced and it makes it a little difficult to raise the skimmer onto the stands i currently have. i could cut them down a tad i guess, but i'm not too worried about it. i get a nice, dark skimmate quickly and can still run it somewhat dry in its current configuration.

 

[mario8402]

so I was looking for a euroreef, but they are really expensive

I think I may be going with the Reef Octopus Extreme 250

http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus-extreme-250-br-protein-skimmer-br-by-coralvue-2201.html

what do yall think?

 

[mario8402]

If you are going to edit my post and remove pics, at least post why you did. I dont post the pics for my health, only to get feedback from someone who has used this product before, and we all know that pics get replys..
I have been noticing more and more posts have been edited on this board with no explanation. I have an idea as to who it was and only thing I can think is that mod status went to his head