which skimmer Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 or Vertex Alpha 200 Cone?

shaneh · 06/08/2010, 02:28 PM

http://www.reefspecialty.com/p667/Su...duct_info.html

looking at the Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 Internal Skimmer any feed back?

Thanks TOM

or

http://www.saltysupply.com/product-p/re2423.htm

Royal Exclusiv/Vertex Alpha 200 Cone Protein Skimmer

otehr suggestions?

I have a 180 bow with 225 water volume light to mid stock but growing.
Thansk

cobra9 · 06/08/2010, 03:43 PM

The Alpha200 is to big for your system. Look at the 170 instead.

shaneh · 06/08/2010, 04:17 PM

I've learned not to go too big. Everyone told me to get the biggest skimmer you can buy...that is not true. thanks I'll look at it. Do you recomend that over the Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 Internal Skimmer?

cobra9 · 06/08/2010, 04:41 PM

I have never used the reef octo.

I have a alpha200 on my 155 with a 30gal sump, 20gal fug, and 15gal frag tank, and I wish I had done the 170. The 200 is hard to keep running right. It just needs a lot of protien to work right. Over all its ok, but I think the 170 would have been better.

You might try asking jermey in the premium forums what his thoughts are.

shaneh · 06/08/2010, 04:50 PM

thanks good to know.

just to let you in on an idiot move i did cause i took others advise. Everyone said buy th elargest skimmer you can so i did....the Percision marine XL2 skimmer that is over 3 feet tall and rated for over 700 gallons! it works great fora bout a day then runs flat on my system....

If you have another skimmer sugggestion let me know. I have 180 bow, 40 sump, 30 fuge. lookinf to spend $800 or less.

cobra9 · 06/08/2010, 05:22 PM

If it was me I would be looking at:

ATB small cone
Alpha170 or maybe 200 (I think the 200 would be to big. Just my opinion tho.)
Mini Bubble King 200
Super Reef Octopus 3000
Maybe look into the I-tech or SWC line as well.

usfpaul82 · 06/08/2010, 09:33 PM

sro3000. Best skimmers hands down for the price.

mojo~ · 06/09/2010, 01:54 AM

SRO 3000 is the perfect fit for our system. Lighter on the pocket book too.

whipit · 06/09/2010, 03:54 AM

I have a 180/w a 75 gal sump/fuge and after going back and fourth for the last several weeks I ended up going with the super reef octopus 3000 it should be delivered today

I will let you know how it go's

Neoz · 06/09/2010, 05:02 PM

Can't speak about the other skimmer but I just installed a SRO-3000 on my 180 system and it kicks some serious butt. I get the nastiest, smelling Nog you ever seen.

67Duster · 06/09/2010, 05:17 PM

I own a Royal 170, and a XP 2000. Both are great skimmers, but i really like the construction of the Royal. cant go wrong either way.

gooyferret · 06/09/2010, 08:08 PM

I have the SRO3000int on my 180 display and sure am happy with it. Not worth the extra benjamins for the others. Just too much money and my sro 3000 is a beast. I have a light to medium bioload and its perfect for my tank. Although if i was to purchase again I would have gotten the external version instead since its a recirculating skimmer probably a little more efficent. Just emptied my cup today and it was nasty stuff well worth the money!

iNeedaFix · 06/09/2010, 10:09 PM

I have a alpha 250 and really like the construction but I also like tunze but 170 would be good for you. I have not heard too much about the sro3000

shaneh · 06/16/2010, 09:14 AM

thanks guys...Whipit what do you think of your skimmer we have almost the same system.

HighlandReef · 06/16/2010, 09:19 AM

I think you would be very happy with the sro 3000, I have the sro 5000 on my system and simply put it rocks!

deathmatch782 · 06/16/2010, 11:50 AM

I have the Alpha 200 Cone on my 120g system. Way overkill.

But I purchased it w/ the plan of upgrading, currently adding another 200g of volume in the form of a large sump and frag system.

Should be just perfect soon.

sslak · 06/16/2010, 12:20 PM

I have a 58 gal and I got the Reef Octopus 4 (100 Gallon) and I love it. It's easy to adjust when you first set it up, and pulls out a good amount of gunk. I never have to screw around with it, it just works. I haven't adjusted it for weeks.

skimmy · 06/16/2010, 12:55 PM

SWC 250A
90 scfh(2400lph) air injection
80 watts, askoll 1500 motorblock, p.f. .53,
$549

done and done.

usfpaul82 · 06/16/2010, 05:12 PM

here is a cool youtube vid on the sro3000. I just got mine delivered last week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WA2sF5Qov4

Chaloupa · 06/22/2010, 10:41 PM

I am looking at the Super Reef Octopus 3000 Internal Protein Skimmer and need to know how tall the collection cup itself is? Can someone that owns one PLEASE measure the collection cup ONLY...I just need to know how many inches it is as I have a very tight space to install it in...and a very large tank!

06/08/2010, 02:28 PM	#1
shaneh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 1,168	which skimmer Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 or Vertex Alpha 200 Cone? http://www.reefspecialty.com/p667/Su...duct_info.html looking at the Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 Internal Skimmer any feed back? Thanks TOM or http://www.saltysupply.com/product-p/re2423.htm Royal Exclusiv/Vertex Alpha 200 Cone Protein Skimmer otehr suggestions? I have a 180 bow with 225 water volume light to mid stock but growing. Thansk

06/08/2010, 09:33 PM	#7
usfpaul82 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 1,149	sro3000. Best skimmers hands down for the price. __________________ 90g SPS, 40 breeder sump, ATB 840 v2 skimmer, 2 x 250w Radiums in Lumenmax 2 reflectors and Blue Wave M80 ballasts, 2 x 4' VHOs, 2 x Finnex 36" LED royal blues (18 x 1w LEDs each), 2 x Vortech Mp40w, ReefKeeper Elite

06/09/2010, 01:54 AM	#8
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	SRO 3000 is the perfect fit for our system. Lighter on the pocket book too. __________________ Mojo~

06/09/2010, 05:02 PM	#10
Neoz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 1,582	Can't speak about the other skimmer but I just installed a SRO-3000 on my 180 system and it kicks some serious butt. I get the nastiest, smelling Nog you ever seen. __________________ Dave Live to Learn Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 450 - currently in storage.

06/09/2010, 05:17 PM	#11
67Duster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cowtown Posts: 62	I own a Royal 170, and a XP 2000. Both are great skimmers, but i really like the construction of the Royal. cant go wrong either way. __________________ "Bad things happen to stupid people." "No man needs help digging his own grave."

06/08/2010, 03:43 PM	#2
cobra9 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 700	The Alpha200 is to big for your system. Look at the 170 instead.

06/08/2010, 04:17 PM	#3
shaneh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 1,168	I've learned not to go too big. Everyone told me to get the biggest skimmer you can buy...that is not true. thanks I'll look at it. Do you recomend that over the Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 Internal Skimmer?

06/08/2010, 04:41 PM	#4
cobra9 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 700	I have never used the reef octo. I have a alpha200 on my 155 with a 30gal sump, 20gal fug, and 15gal frag tank, and I wish I had done the 170. The 200 is hard to keep running right. It just needs a lot of protien to work right. Over all its ok, but I think the 170 would have been better. You might try asking jermey in the premium forums what his thoughts are.

06/08/2010, 04:50 PM	#5
shaneh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 1,168	thanks good to know. just to let you in on an idiot move i did cause i took others advise. Everyone said buy th elargest skimmer you can so i did....the Percision marine XL2 skimmer that is over 3 feet tall and rated for over 700 gallons! it works great fora bout a day then runs flat on my system.... If you have another skimmer sugggestion let me know. I have 180 bow, 40 sump, 30 fuge. lookinf to spend $800 or less.

06/08/2010, 05:22 PM	#6
cobra9 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 700	If it was me I would be looking at: ATB small cone Alpha170 or maybe 200 (I think the 200 would be to big. Just my opinion tho.) Mini Bubble King 200 Super Reef Octopus 3000 Maybe look into the I-tech or SWC line as well.

06/09/2010, 03:54 AM	#9
whipit Moved On Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 313	I have a 180/w a 75 gal sump/fuge and after going back and fourth for the last several weeks I ended up going with the super reef octopus 3000 it should be delivered today I will let you know how it go's

06/09/2010, 08:08 PM	#12
gooyferret Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MN Posts: 599	I have the SRO3000int on my 180 display and sure am happy with it. Not worth the extra benjamins for the others. Just too much money and my sro 3000 is a beast. I have a light to medium bioload and its perfect for my tank. Although if i was to purchase again I would have gotten the external version instead since its a recirculating skimmer probably a little more efficent. Just emptied my cup today and it was nasty stuff well worth the money! __________________ I smell something Fishy! Oops excuse me! Current Tank Info: 180gal Mixed Reef

06/09/2010, 10:09 PM	#13
iNeedaFix Moved On Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 50	I have a alpha 250 and really like the construction but I also like tunze but 170 would be good for you. I have not heard too much about the sro3000

06/16/2010, 09:14 AM	#14
shaneh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 1,168	thanks guys...Whipit what do you think of your skimmer we have almost the same system.

06/16/2010, 09:19 AM	#15
HighlandReef Chalice Monger Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,163	which skimmer Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 or Vertex Alpha 200 Cone? I think you would be very happy with the sro 3000, I have the sro 5000 on my system and simply put it rocks!

06/16/2010, 11:50 AM	#16
deathmatch782 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MN Posts: 151	I have the Alpha 200 Cone on my 120g system. Way overkill. But I purchased it w/ the plan of upgrading, currently adding another 200g of volume in the form of a large sump and frag system. Should be just perfect soon.

06/16/2010, 12:20 PM	#17
sslak Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,705	I have a 58 gal and I got the Reef Octopus 4 (100 Gallon) and I love it. It's easy to adjust when you first set it up, and pulls out a good amount of gunk. I never have to screw around with it, it just works. I haven't adjusted it for weeks. __________________ Steve Current Tank Info: 58 Oceanic/20g Sump/250w XM 20k/2x39w T5 True Actinic 03/2010 Reef Octopus NW Cone Skimmer

06/16/2010, 12:55 PM	#18
skimmy T3am Zissou Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 1,123	SWC 250A 90 scfh(2400lph) air injection 80 watts, askoll 1500 motorblock, p.f. .53, $549 done and done.

06/16/2010, 05:12 PM	#19
usfpaul82 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 1,149	here is a cool youtube vid on the sro3000. I just got mine delivered last week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WA2sF5Qov4 __________________ 90g SPS, 40 breeder sump, ATB 840 v2 skimmer, 2 x 250w Radiums in Lumenmax 2 reflectors and Blue Wave M80 ballasts, 2 x 4' VHOs, 2 x Finnex 36" LED royal blues (18 x 1w LEDs each), 2 x Vortech Mp40w, ReefKeeper Elite

06/22/2010, 10:41 PM	#20
Chaloupa Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Canada Posts: 412	I am looking at the Super Reef Octopus 3000 Internal Protein Skimmer and need to know how tall the collection cup itself is? Can someone that owns one PLEASE measure the collection cup ONLY...I just need to know how many inches it is as I have a very tight space to install it in...and a very large tank! __________________ No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Sarah Current Tank Info: 65g hexagon reef,120g anemone and LPS, 34g RSM, 150g SPS and zoos, 40g frag/Q tank

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