Octopus xp 3000 external - Page 2

Scungili · 03/18/2010, 08:50 AM

Well I spoke with Chessnutt and he has a similar setup as I, only higher bioload. He is getting a 1/2 of the cup every day run a little wet. I'm just wondering if the xp 5000 would perform drier on a 180gal - heavy stock tank.

I think I'm leaning toward the xp 3000, it's still a huge skimmer. I just can't get around the numbers difference on the xp 5000. Twice the scfm and twice the ability to take in water. Just seems like theres a lot of room to tweak the flow and air. The only limit is neck diameter. 6" is a lot more area then 5".... Still bangin my head...

JRaquatics · 03/18/2010, 10:00 AM

The XP 5000 is way to large for a 180gal IMO. I ran the SRO 5000 which has the same neck size and pump which proved to be too large even for my huge bioload. I have since placed the XP3000ext on the system and has proved to work much better fro my size system. Neck size is really what contributes to sizing a skimmer up to a system along with a matching airpull. The XP-3000 pulls more air and at lower watt draw than any skimmer of its size on the market today. Lets put it this way the XP-3000ext I have running pulls 60scfh at 40watts which is comparable to the Reeflo 250 stock that pulled 60scfh at 140+ watts. Don't be fooled this is not a small skimmer. I recommend the XP5000 to be placed on display tanks no smaller that 220gallons with a heavy load.

Scungili · 03/18/2010, 12:07 PM

Against your warning JR, I went ahead and ordered an xp5000 from you guys just a few minutes ago.

Let me say that you did recommend the xp 3000 and said that the xp 5000 would be too large. But I went ahead and ordered the xp 5000 anyway, as I plan to upsize my tank in the near future.

Having said that, I will try and tweak the flow into the xp 5000 as to increase the contact time and see where she goes. I'm willing to wait a month or 2, to let this big sucker break in. I will try and inform the public of my results, but I can't say you didn't warn me. Thanks to you and Mike for the exceptional customer service thus far.

JRaquatics · 03/18/2010, 02:47 PM

No problem keep us updated on your results and let us know if you have any further questions about the skimmer. Thanks again for your support.

Scungili · 03/18/2010, 07:47 PM

Skimmer shipped out same day, and Mike sent me pics of how he recommends setting up (externally).

03/18/2010, 08:50 AM	#26
Scungili Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: st petersburg Posts: 376	Well I spoke with Chessnutt and he has a similar setup as I, only higher bioload. He is getting a 1/2 of the cup every day run a little wet. I'm just wondering if the xp 5000 would perform drier on a 180gal - heavy stock tank. I think I'm leaning toward the xp 3000, it's still a huge skimmer. I just can't get around the numbers difference on the xp 5000. Twice the scfm and twice the ability to take in water. Just seems like theres a lot of room to tweak the flow and air. The only limit is neck diameter. 6" is a lot more area then 5".... Still bangin my head...

03/18/2010, 10:00 AM	#27
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	The XP 5000 is way to large for a 180gal IMO. I ran the SRO 5000 which has the same neck size and pump which proved to be too large even for my huge bioload. I have since placed the XP3000ext on the system and has proved to work much better fro my size system. Neck size is really what contributes to sizing a skimmer up to a system along with a matching airpull. The XP-3000 pulls more air and at lower watt draw than any skimmer of its size on the market today. Lets put it this way the XP-3000ext I have running pulls 60scfh at 40watts which is comparable to the Reeflo 250 stock that pulled 60scfh at 140+ watts. Don't be fooled this is not a small skimmer. I recommend the XP5000 to be placed on display tanks no smaller that 220gallons with a heavy load.

03/18/2010, 12:07 PM	#28
Scungili Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: st petersburg Posts: 376	Against your warning JR, I went ahead and ordered an xp5000 from you guys just a few minutes ago. Let me say that you did recommend the xp 3000 and said that the xp 5000 would be too large. But I went ahead and ordered the xp 5000 anyway, as I plan to upsize my tank in the near future. Having said that, I will try and tweak the flow into the xp 5000 as to increase the contact time and see where she goes. I'm willing to wait a month or 2, to let this big sucker break in. I will try and inform the public of my results, but I can't say you didn't warn me. Thanks to you and Mike for the exceptional customer service thus far.

03/18/2010, 02:47 PM	#29
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	No problem keep us updated on your results and let us know if you have any further questions about the skimmer. Thanks again for your support.

03/18/2010, 07:47 PM	#30
Scungili Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: st petersburg Posts: 376	Skimmer shipped out same day, and Mike sent me pics of how he recommends setting up (externally).