MSX 200 VS Octo Extreme 200

BirkhoferFan15B · 02/27/2009, 10:38 AM

I originally planned on going with Octo Extreme 200 just like a few other people I have seen on the board have found it impossible to find. The MSX 200 is readily available, does anyone know the main differences between the two besides the name on the body? Thanks for any help

Jeremy Blaze · 02/27/2009, 10:47 AM

I don't think there is any difference.

Kieth71 · 02/27/2009, 11:19 AM

I think the diffrence is customer service...from what i have experienced and from what i have read from others coralvue(octopus) is less then fun to deal with.I am going to upgrade my skimmer in the near future and am thinking about the msx 200 myself.I refuse to put any more money twords a company that doesnt stand behind the product they put out.

GSMguy · 02/27/2009, 11:26 AM

The msx pinwheel is slightly better and the octopus reducer is nicer but essentially the same skimmer.

sjm817 · 02/27/2009, 11:52 AM

I've seen some numbers that show the MSX PW is quite a bit better. If you are running PW, that is something to consider. If you will be running MW, its not. I haven't dealt with CV customer service, so no opinion there. I have dealt with MS and they have been very good.

danorth · 02/27/2009, 12:06 PM

Less filling.

Jeremy Blaze · 02/27/2009, 12:08 PM

taste great?

joncat24 · 02/27/2009, 01:01 PM

I would go with the MSX myself, I have the msx 250 and it is awesome. Everyone is switching to the msx pinwheel anyway it seems, so why not just get the msx right from the start?

Marine Solutions is a great place to deal with. They are my LFS, so I am lucky in that respect.

Harry_Fish · 02/27/2009, 01:15 PM

The MSX guys are great to deal with.

I had a couple of parts get dammaged in shipping and they
took care of it quick and easy.

Peoply like them make you want to buy more stuff from them

THE ROOK · 02/27/2009, 02:54 PM

MSX is cheaper, too. Just ordered a MSX 200 on wednesday.

$279.00 to your door. (Free shipping)

Marine Solutions reputation for taking care of issues & it's customers was absolutely my no.1 reason for the purchase.

danorth · 02/27/2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jeremy Blaze
taste great?

Glad someone got it.

quan325i · 02/27/2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by THE ROOK
MSX is cheaper, too. Just ordered a MSX 200 on wednesday.

$279.00 to your door. (Free shipping)

Marine Solutions reputation for taking care of issues & it's customers was absolutely my no.1 reason for the purchase.

How did you get this price? It's listed for $289 + shipping.

02/27/2009, 10:38 AM	#1
BirkhoferFan15B Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Owensboro, KY Posts: 24	MSX 200 VS Octo Extreme 200 I originally planned on going with Octo Extreme 200 just like a few other people I have seen on the board have found it impossible to find. The MSX 200 is readily available, does anyone know the main differences between the two besides the name on the body? Thanks for any help

02/27/2009, 10:47 AM	#2
Jeremy Blaze Former Reef Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 5,864	I don't think there is any difference. __________________ Trust me my friend, the names are not important at all. I've own hundreds of different zoas and palys and don't know the name of a single one. In my opinion, they are a waste of valuable time. Mucho Reef

02/27/2009, 11:19 AM	#3
Kieth71 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: colorado Posts: 1,026	I think the diffrence is customer service...from what i have experienced and from what i have read from others coralvue(octopus) is less then fun to deal with.I am going to upgrade my skimmer in the near future and am thinking about the msx 200 myself.I refuse to put any more money twords a company that doesnt stand behind the product they put out. Last edited by Kieth71; 02/27/2009 at 11:25 AM.

02/27/2009, 11:26 AM	#4
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	The msx pinwheel is slightly better and the octopus reducer is nicer but essentially the same skimmer. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

02/27/2009, 11:52 AM	#5
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I've seen some numbers that show the MSX PW is quite a bit better. If you are running PW, that is something to consider. If you will be running MW, its not. I haven't dealt with CV customer service, so no opinion there. I have dealt with MS and they have been very good. __________________ - Scott

02/27/2009, 12:06 PM	#6
danorth Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: roseville, CA Posts: 3,701	Less filling.

02/27/2009, 12:08 PM	#7
Jeremy Blaze Former Reef Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 5,864	taste great? __________________ Trust me my friend, the names are not important at all. I've own hundreds of different zoas and palys and don't know the name of a single one. In my opinion, they are a waste of valuable time. Mucho Reef

02/27/2009, 01:01 PM	#8
joncat24 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Middletown,OH Posts: 443	I would go with the MSX myself, I have the msx 250 and it is awesome. Everyone is switching to the msx pinwheel anyway it seems, so why not just get the msx right from the start? Marine Solutions is a great place to deal with. They are my LFS, so I am lucky in that respect. __________________ I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed person! Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 2 Custom Trigger systems sumps, Radion lighting, 3 Vortech mp40's, SRO 3000 skimmer

02/27/2009, 01:15 PM	#9
Harry_Fish Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool, NY Posts: 1,461	The MSX guys are great to deal with. I had a couple of parts get dammaged in shipping and they took care of it quick and easy. Peoply like them make you want to buy more stuff from them

02/27/2009, 02:54 PM	#10
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	MSX is cheaper, too. Just ordered a MSX 200 on wednesday. $279.00 to your door. (Free shipping) Marine Solutions reputation for taking care of issues & it's customers was absolutely my no.1 reason for the purchase.