How do H&S and octo extreme skimmers compare?

reefer31 · 02/23/2009, 11:15 PM

Ok, I have had my eye on the octo extreme 250 for some time now and I really like the feedback from people that own this skimmer. I was just looking at H&S 150 insump skimmer and I have only heard great things from H&S also, mostly from the europe group, and the older reefers. I know the octo 250 is 10" diameter and has 2 pumps rated up to 350 gallons but the H&S is only 6" diameter and only 1 pump but is less wattage overall too and rated for a 225 gallon? Any thoughts on these two skimmers?

LunarDDS · 02/24/2009, 05:50 AM

Don't think much about the ratings. They are about as useless as this reply.

sjm817 · 02/24/2009, 07:05 AM

Two very different skimmers. The 250 is a much larger, more powerful skimmer. I'd compare it more to the 2 x 1260 H&S.

GSMguy · 02/24/2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally posted by LunarDDS
Don't think much about the ratings. They are about as useless as this reply.

reefer31 · 02/24/2009, 06:56 PM

yea..that was pretty funny :P

reefer31 · 02/24/2009, 07:39 PM

would the 250 be overkill on a 120 sps with heavy fish load and if so is the h&s a better fit?

chadfarmer · 02/24/2009, 09:28 PM

my friend has that h&s on a 450 and 300 gal sump

02/23/2009, 11:15 PM	#1
reefer31 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 561	How do H&S and octo extreme skimmers compare? Ok, I have had my eye on the octo extreme 250 for some time now and I really like the feedback from people that own this skimmer. I was just looking at H&S 150 insump skimmer and I have only heard great things from H&S also, mostly from the europe group, and the older reefers. I know the octo 250 is 10" diameter and has 2 pumps rated up to 350 gallons but the H&S is only 6" diameter and only 1 pump but is less wattage overall too and rated for a 225 gallon? Any thoughts on these two skimmers?

02/24/2009, 07:05 AM	#3
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Two very different skimmers. The 250 is a much larger, more powerful skimmer. I'd compare it more to the 2 x 1260 H&S. __________________ - Scott

02/24/2009, 09:28 PM	#7
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	my friend has that h&s on a 450 and 300 gal sump __________________ 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

02/24/2009, 05:50 AM	#2
LunarDDS Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 334	Don't think much about the ratings. They are about as useless as this reply.

02/24/2009, 06:56 PM	#5
reefer31 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 561	yea..that was pretty funny :P

02/24/2009, 07:39 PM	#6
reefer31 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 561	would the 250 be overkill on a 120 sps with heavy fish load and if so is the h&s a better fit?