pros and cons on a Octopus skimmer

busterr · 04/05/2011, 04:30 PM

I am starting a build on a 150 gallon so I am looking for a good skimmer for it just want to get some feed back on this skimmer if any one has used it Octopus Extreme XS 200 Protein Skimmer

spskid01 · 04/05/2011, 05:30 PM

Great skimmer. Takes a lot of crap out of the water. Only problem the older pumps use to have problems restarting not sure if the new pumps are any better tho.

olemiss reb · 04/05/2011, 05:35 PM

I had a a HOB octopus a while back. Skimmer worked great but the nonexistant instructions made the initial startup a major pain.

jk1138 · 04/05/2011, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olemiss reb

I had a a HOB octopus a while back. Skimmer worked great but the nonexistant instructions made the initial startup a major pain.

I had the same problem, but once I got it set up, man did it ever work! I think you would be hard pressed to find as good a skimmer for such a good price. I am sure they exist, but I will stick with the Octopus from now on.

reefermad619 · 04/05/2011, 10:09 PM

Check this one out too. Handles a bigger load too.
http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...immer-496.html

reefermad619 · 04/05/2011, 10:10 PM

Check this one out too. Handles a bigger load too.
http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...immer-496.html

karsseboom · 04/05/2011, 11:20 PM

I would go with the sro line of skimmers i think there a lil better than the XS imo...

karsseboom · 04/05/2011, 11:25 PM

I would go with the sro line of skimmers i think there a lil better than the XS imo...

Xpilot · 04/06/2011, 05:53 PM

Try posting what you have with your set-up and what you want it to do on this thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1589426 You’ll get some really good feedback. I was looking at the XS 200, but due to its shallow sump requirements it wasn't the best for me. I went with the Aquamaxx AM200.

karsseboom · 04/06/2011, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xpilot

Try posting what you have with your set-up and what you want it to do on this thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1589426 You’ll get some really good feedback. I was looking at the XS 200, but due to its shallow sump requirements it wasn't the best for me. I went with the Aquamaxx AM200.

why didnt you just raise it up on some PVC? very simple fix

Xpilot · 04/07/2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by karsseboom

why didnt you just raise it up on some PVC? very simple fix

Had to fit in a 29" tall cabinet and I wanted as much water in the sump as I could get, The Aquamaxx sits in 8-10" of water and it will still be on a stand.

davocean · 04/07/2011, 11:59 AM

I have a reefocto X 160 on my 150g right now, a tad undersize, but still works great.
I will be bumping to the 200 soon, saw one on Marine depot w/ gate valve(that takes care of depth issues) for like $324
I can't recall anything neg on these.

briankmarsh1980 · 04/07/2011, 12:08 PM

Octopus is the best right now for skimmers IMO

busterr · 04/07/2011, 08:49 PM

starting to sound like you cant really go wrong with a Octopus ty for all the post

jimnrose · 04/07/2011, 09:43 PM

I'm also happy with my OCTx-200 on my 125. Dido on poor set-up instructions.
Jim

johnc99 · 04/08/2011, 01:12 AM

The one negative about Octopus skimmers is that they use metric plumbing parts. It's just something to be aware of if you're planning on modding the skimmer. Apart from that - I love my HOB Octopus.

04/05/2011, 04:30 PM	#1
busterr Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: granite city,ill Posts: 24	pros and cons on a Octopus skimmer I am starting a build on a 150 gallon so I am looking for a good skimmer for it just want to get some feed back on this skimmer if any one has used it Octopus Extreme XS 200 Protein Skimmer

04/05/2011, 05:35 PM	#3
olemiss reb Molon Labe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,550	I had a a HOB octopus a while back. Skimmer worked great but the nonexistant instructions made the initial startup a major pain. __________________ secesh

04/05/2011, 10:09 PM	#5
reefermad619 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Salty D! Sandy let go of my eggo! Posts: 1,962	Check this one out too. Handles a bigger load too. http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...immer-496.html __________________ Fish tanks and Chevys... And my cousin's Datsun too. Some call it paranoid. I call it prepared. You have more post than I do... You MUST be right then!

04/05/2011, 10:10 PM	#6
reefermad619 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Salty D! Sandy let go of my eggo! Posts: 1,962	Check this one out too. Handles a bigger load too. http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...immer-496.html __________________ Fish tanks and Chevys... And my cousin's Datsun too. Some call it paranoid. I call it prepared. You have more post than I do... You MUST be right then!

04/06/2011, 05:53 PM	#9
Xpilot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 110	Try posting what you have with your set-up and what you want it to do on this thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1589426 You’ll get some really good feedback. I was looking at the XS 200, but due to its shallow sump requirements it wasn't the best for me. I went with the Aquamaxx AM200. __________________ Bought a used 72x29x18 150 gallon tank in February '11. LEDs, 40gal refugium. Latest #s: Ph: 8.2, Nitrates: 2, Phosphates: .5, Salinity: .026, Alkalinity: 5, Nitrites: 0

04/05/2011, 05:30 PM	#2
spskid01 Moved On Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 140	Great skimmer. Takes a lot of crap out of the water. Only problem the older pumps use to have problems restarting not sure if the new pumps are any better tho.

04/05/2011, 11:20 PM	#7
karsseboom Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,183	I would go with the sro line of skimmers i think there a lil better than the XS imo...

04/05/2011, 11:25 PM	#8
karsseboom Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,183	I would go with the sro line of skimmers i think there a lil better than the XS imo...

04/07/2011, 11:59 AM	#12
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	I have a reefocto X 160 on my 150g right now, a tad undersize, but still works great. I will be bumping to the 200 soon, saw one on Marine depot w/ gate valve(that takes care of depth issues) for like $324 I can't recall anything neg on these. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

04/07/2011, 12:08 PM	#13
briankmarsh1980 I'm a member of **!!!!!! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maricopa, Arizona Posts: 2,127	Octopus is the best right now for skimmers IMO __________________ My skim don't stink _______________________________________________________________ 210 gallons with stuff!!!!!!!

04/07/2011, 08:49 PM	#14
busterr Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: granite city,ill Posts: 24	starting to sound like you cant really go wrong with a Octopus ty for all the post

04/07/2011, 09:43 PM	#15
jimnrose Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Villages, Florida Posts: 1,093	I'm also happy with my OCTx-200 on my 125. Dido on poor set-up instructions. Jim

04/08/2011, 01:12 AM	#16
johnc99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 224	The one negative about Octopus skimmers is that they use metric plumbing parts. It's just something to be aware of if you're planning on modding the skimmer. Apart from that - I love my HOB Octopus. __________________ We must recognize the dignity which all creatures possess, and we must respect it for as long as we have them in our charge. - "Coldwater Fish" by Roy Pinks Current Tank Info: 40B FOWLR w/ Eshopps R-100, Aquamaxx ConeS CO-1, Eheim 3000+ return, AquaticLife 4x39w HO T5s

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