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Unread 01/12/2009, 08:31 PM   #1
SteveNMegz
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Octopus Extreme 200 Protein Skimmer

anyone own one of these??? any comments on them?

looking to purchase a new skimmer, we hear good things about the octopus skimmers but want some first hand knowledge.

Thanks!


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Unread 01/12/2009, 10:28 PM   #2
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check the octo extreme club forum


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Unread 01/12/2009, 11:16 PM   #3
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had one for about 4 months does great job. a little noisey , but not bad. pulls out alot of gunk . have to empty & clean 2 or three times a week. just using pinwheel impeller
i would recommend


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Unread 01/13/2009, 12:09 AM   #4
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Originally posted by zoo
check the octo extreme club forum
Yes everybody in there is infected with the mesh mod prop fever , I don't think there is a cure BTW It is an Excellent skimmer, the best one I have had out of several


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