Euro reef Rs100 vs Octopus Skimmer NW-200?

Nht8134 · 09/13/2007, 03:21 PM

Hey guys. Im torn between these 2 skimmers and cannot decide on which one for my 90 gallon mixed reef. The Octopus is much cheaper and I would really love to go with this but Euro reef is a trusted and popular brand. ANy advice? Does anyone have experience with both that has done a comparison?

chadfarmer · 09/13/2007, 03:47 PM

as is or with mods on them?

Nht8134 · 09/13/2007, 03:58 PM

um...as is and with mods.

dhnguyen · 09/13/2007, 04:39 PM

As is they both perform about the same. Mesh modded the NW 200 will kick some serious butt and it has a much larger body. The RS100's body is too small to be very effective once modded.

mg426 · 09/13/2007, 04:42 PM

The mesh modded RO NW200 would be my suggestion also.

Nht8134 · 09/13/2007, 11:51 PM

Excuse my ignorance, but what pump does the Nw200 come with? Is it comparable to the Sedra 5000 and does an adequate job?

daytonreefRob · 09/14/2007, 12:01 PM

The NW200 comes with an Octopus Turbine 3000 pumps. Also referred to as the OTP-3000. It is a 65 watt pump.

Fishbulb2 · 09/14/2007, 12:06 PM

The ER RS100 comes with the sedra 3500 I believe, so it is a smaller pump and draws 28 watts. I have the RS100 and have been happy with it so far. It's well built and the customer service is fine. I've done the recirc mod and gateway mod and frankly, I wish I had just left it stock. Smaller footprint and easier to disassemble for cleaning.

Nht8134 · 09/14/2007, 04:46 PM

Ok. Well it is proven that the Nw200 is a better performer than the Rs100. How about the NW200 vs ER Rs 135?

dmo · 09/14/2007, 06:36 PM

Proven? I've only seen opinion here

Nht8134 · 09/14/2007, 10:50 PM

Ok. haha. Wrong choice of words. In your honest opinion, is the Nw 200 a better performer? How about NW200 vs Euro Reef Rs135? Which is the better skimmer? Which one has the better pump?

Nht8134 · 09/16/2007, 01:31 AM

^^^^^

dhnguyen · 09/16/2007, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dmo
Proven? I've only seen opinion here

Or experience as in my case.

dmo · 09/17/2007, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dhnguyen
Or experience as in my case.

You're giving advice based on experience? I'm suitably impressed.

I hope I didn't seem too bitter before, it was a rough day.

Nht8134 · 09/18/2007, 02:14 AM

^^

09/13/2007, 03:21 PM	#1
Nht8134 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 232	Euro reef Rs100 vs Octopus Skimmer NW-200? Hey guys. Im torn between these 2 skimmers and cannot decide on which one for my 90 gallon mixed reef. The Octopus is much cheaper and I would really love to go with this but Euro reef is a trusted and popular brand. ANy advice? Does anyone have experience with both that has done a comparison?

09/13/2007, 03:47 PM	#2
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	as is or with mods on them? __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

09/13/2007, 04:42 PM	#5
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	The mesh modded RO NW200 would be my suggestion also. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

09/14/2007, 12:01 PM	#7
daytonreefRob Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Marine Solutions Posts: 485	The NW200 comes with an Octopus Turbine 3000 pumps. Also referred to as the OTP-3000. It is a 65 watt pump. __________________ Rob

09/14/2007, 12:06 PM	#8
Fishbulb2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,807	The ER RS100 comes with the sedra 3500 I believe, so it is a smaller pump and draws 28 watts. I have the RS100 and have been happy with it so far. It's well built and the customer service is fine. I've done the recirc mod and gateway mod and frankly, I wish I had just left it stock. Smaller footprint and easier to disassemble for cleaning. __________________ Just getting back in, but trying to do it right! Current Tank Info: 40 gallon tank. SPS, LPS, few softies

09/13/2007, 03:58 PM	#3
Nht8134 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 232	um...as is and with mods.

09/13/2007, 04:39 PM	#4
dhnguyen Moved On Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kingston, WA Posts: 4,751	As is they both perform about the same. Mesh modded the NW 200 will kick some serious butt and it has a much larger body. The RS100's body is too small to be very effective once modded.

09/13/2007, 11:51 PM	#6
Nht8134 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 232	Excuse my ignorance, but what pump does the Nw200 come with? Is it comparable to the Sedra 5000 and does an adequate job?

09/14/2007, 04:46 PM	#9
Nht8134 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 232	Ok. Well it is proven that the Nw200 is a better performer than the Rs100. How about the NW200 vs ER Rs 135?

09/14/2007, 06:36 PM	#10
dmo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 154	Proven? I've only seen opinion here __________________ Daniel Current Tank Info: 90g reef

09/14/2007, 10:50 PM	#11
Nht8134 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 232	Ok. haha. Wrong choice of words. In your honest opinion, is the Nw 200 a better performer? How about NW200 vs Euro Reef Rs135? Which is the better skimmer? Which one has the better pump?

09/16/2007, 01:31 AM	#12
Nht8134 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 232	^^^^^

09/18/2007, 02:14 AM	#15
Nht8134 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 232	^^