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Unread 04/14/2008, 10:42 AM   #1
Catt&Massie
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Thumbs up octopus vs. asm g2 !!!!

Opinions on which skimmer to get for my 75g tank? I'm looking at Octopus or ASM G2? Not sure which octopus may 150? Any suggestions????


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Unread 04/14/2008, 10:45 AM   #2
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I run a Octopus NW200 and love it. it pulls alot of gunk out...


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Unread 04/14/2008, 11:00 AM   #3
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Oh, I thought that your octopus somehow got into your skimmer!


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Unread 04/14/2008, 12:09 PM   #4
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I would go with the Octopus NW 150 Recirc over the 200 NW.

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Unread 04/14/2008, 01:18 PM   #5
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Go with the Octopus Extreme 150. I have one on my 75 and it kicks azz! I had an ASM and do not think they are nearly as good as the Octo.


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Unread 04/14/2008, 03:53 PM   #6
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ok so go with octopus 150 and do i need recirc.? anything else? anyone got suggestion where to look to get a good price on one?
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Unread 04/14/2008, 08:31 PM   #7
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get a octopus i have the nw 150 on my 75 its pulls alot within 24 hour period i mean a lot almost 3/4 full cup i only paid 150 bucks for it


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Unread 04/15/2008, 05:00 PM   #8
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ok thanks do i need the recirc one or not? and where did you get urs from?
thanks again


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Unread 04/15/2008, 05:27 PM   #9
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Octo..........


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