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Unread 07/13/2010, 08:55 AM   #1
Eel Freak
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Dual Bubble Blaster 3000 skimmer

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I have an older-style Octopus DDNW-250 Dual Recirc skimmer that uses two OTP-3000 pumps (14-20scfh each with the NW)... I recently got one of the new SRO skimmers with a Bubble Blaster pump and am very happy. So my question is, could I in theory replace the OTP-3000s with a pair of HY-3000S pumps? If anyone has a skimmer with the 3000 and could get me some dimensions that would be awesome!


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Unread 07/13/2010, 09:17 AM   #2
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I dont think it would work. The OTP and BB are not even in the same ballpark.

Itd be like putting two Hemi's in a VW Bug. Way to much power and youd be going no where fast. Just sit and spin.


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Hi!

I have an older-style Octopus DDNW-250 Dual Recirc skimmer that uses two OTP-3000 pumps (14-20scfh each with the NW)... I recently got one of the new SRO skimmers with a Bubble Blaster pump and am very happy. So my question is, could I in theory replace the OTP-3000s with a pair of HY-3000S pumps? If anyone has a skimmer with the 3000 and could get me some dimensions that would be awesome!
I run the BB3000 on my Vertex in280. 25" height 10" base and 5" neck.


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