octopus vs. vertex

yongpanda · 12/19/2009, 02:21 PM

I need a skimmer for my 50G DT with 29G sump which totals to aroud 70~75 gallons.

The choices i have are:

vertex IN 80
octopus dnwb 110

Which is better and why? any epxeriences with these skimemrs?

If you guys have any other choices of skimmer aoud this price range, let me know.

need to chose and purchase ASAP.

yongpanda · 12/19/2009, 10:19 PM

any has any thoughts?

Zegg · 12/19/2009, 10:55 PM

Comparing the 2 I cant do, but comparing the octopus 200 extreme to the vertex in180... hands down the vertex.

ironwill723 · 12/20/2009, 12:04 AM

vertex

Ian55 · 12/20/2009, 01:43 AM

love my vertex

champ128 · 12/20/2009, 05:46 AM

+1 vertex

frgrasso · 12/20/2009, 07:06 AM

i like the ASM series

Rybren · 12/20/2009, 08:14 AM

I have the octopus dnwb 110 running on my 30G DT + 25G Fuge. I am very happy with it - it pulls out a ton of gunk. I would say, however, that it is fairly loud. Having never seen (or heard) the Vertex, I can't compare.

username in use · 12/20/2009, 08:19 AM

I love my vertex in80. I have a total water volume of around 65 gallons and it works wonders. Fills the cup every 4 days.

ssublime1 · 12/20/2009, 09:31 AM

I do like my IN80 too. It was a tad noisy at first but now it's barely noticeable. Had it about 6 months now.

zachfishman · 12/20/2009, 09:42 AM

Haha, at first I thought this thread was about your live octopus and how it either dismantled a powerhead (or was dismantled by a powerhead).

12/19/2009, 02:21 PM	#1
yongpanda Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: United States Posts: 504	octopus vs. vertex I need a skimmer for my 50G DT with 29G sump which totals to aroud 70~75 gallons. The choices i have are: vertex IN 80 octopus dnwb 110 Which is better and why? any epxeriences with these skimemrs? If you guys have any other choices of skimmer aoud this price range, let me know. need to chose and purchase ASAP. __________________ I'm not obssesed with aquariums, I just find them very interesting :D Current Tank Info: Elos Midi in the making

12/19/2009, 10:19 PM	#2
yongpanda Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: United States Posts: 504	any has any thoughts? __________________ I'm not obssesed with aquariums, I just find them very interesting :D Current Tank Info: Elos Midi in the making

12/20/2009, 08:19 AM	#9
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	I love my vertex in80. I have a total water volume of around 65 gallons and it works wonders. Fills the cup every 4 days. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

12/20/2009, 09:42 AM	#11
zachfishman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 3,577	Haha, at first I thought this thread was about your live octopus and how it either dismantled a powerhead (or was dismantled by a powerhead). __________________ Patience is a reefer's best tool. Secret Xenia lover. M.S. Marine Biology Staff - Marine Discovery Center, St. Petersburg FL Tampa Bay Reef Club BOD 2018 Current Tank Info: 34g modded Solana

12/19/2009, 10:55 PM	#3
Zegg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 785	Comparing the 2 I cant do, but comparing the octopus 200 extreme to the vertex in180... hands down the vertex.

12/20/2009, 12:04 AM	#4
ironwill723 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 980	vertex

12/20/2009, 01:43 AM	#5
Ian55 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 37	love my vertex

12/20/2009, 05:46 AM	#6
champ128 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bloomfield, MI Posts: 65	+1 vertex

12/20/2009, 07:06 AM	#7
frgrasso Moved On Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: buffalo ,NY Posts: 178	i like the ASM series

12/20/2009, 08:14 AM	#8
Rybren Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,642	I have the octopus dnwb 110 running on my 30G DT + 25G Fuge. I am very happy with it - it pulls out a ton of gunk. I would say, however, that it is fairly loud. Having never seen (or heard) the Vertex, I can't compare.

12/20/2009, 09:31 AM	#10
ssublime1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Japan Posts: 94	I do like my IN80 too. It was a tad noisy at first but now it's barely noticeable. Had it about 6 months now.