Euro Reef vs Reef Octopus - Page 2

peterpaul · 03/21/2011, 08:18 AM

Euro Reef skimmers are dated (You can only find ones that are used). They are not bad skimmers but there are a lot more skimmers available which have been updated.

I recently borrowed a friend's Reef Octopus Extreme 160 for my 65 gallon tank and I can say I am impressed by that skimmer.

I would say skimmers and lights are the two things you do not want to save on. I have tried other "cheap" skimmers with not much success. I have used Euro Reefs before upgrading them to H&S skimmers and I can say that there is a big difference in performance. But then again that is just my opinion.

Your choice of an Octopus NWB-150 should be fine based on the review of this skimmer and from opinions of other reefers but I think you can find a better price on that skimmer if you do an internet search.

sneaton · 03/21/2011, 08:35 AM

swc 160 cone gets my vote

hamiltonguy · 03/21/2011, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpaul

Euro Reef skimmers are dated (You can only find ones that are used). They are not bad skimmers but there are a lot more skimmers available which have been updated.

I recently borrowed a friend's Reef Octopus Extreme 160 for my 65 gallon tank and I can say I am impressed by that skimmer.

I would say skimmers and lights are the two things you do not want to save on. I have tried other "cheap" skimmers with not much success. I have used Euro Reefs before upgrading them to H&S skimmers and I can say that there is a big difference in performance. But then again that is just my opinion.

Your choice of an Octopus NWB-150 should be fine based on the review of this skimmer and from opinions of other reefers but I think you can find a better price on that skimmer if you do an internet search.

Well I live in Canada and I did find a bunch of sites where it's about $30 cheaper but those were all American sites. So then if I was to pay shipping and then conversion, I would be paying well over the price in the link I posted.

I just thought this was the best skimmer for it's price. I just don't want to go as far as the bubble king line of skimmers.

frank2926 · 03/21/2011, 12:15 PM

I wonder why they changed the name? Hmmmmm

SM2 · 03/23/2011, 07:39 AM

I just recently purchased a Super Reef octopus 2000 int with the bubble blaster pump, and let me tell you that thing is amazing, and in reply to a previous poster... it is a partial cone with a bubble plate, there is not a thing "cheap" about the unit. Nice thick walls, fit and finish is quality, has an o-ring seal between the collection cup and the neck. The silencer for the air draw has a mounting bolt to attach it firmly to the collar around the neck. The pump it comes with is pretty impressive as well. It skims like mad, and the only noise I hear from it is the water flowing from the outlet pipe (that has a gate valve for adjustment) Thi sunit is on a 76 gallon tank with a 30 gallon sump running bare bottom and sps.

pmrossetti · 03/23/2011, 09:58 AM

Reef Dynamics skimmer. Also look at the update video from this user that shows the skimmer after it's broken in.
Looks pretty awesome to me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0aom..._order&list=UL

03/21/2011, 08:18 AM	#26
peterpaul Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 73	Euro Reef skimmers are dated (You can only find ones that are used). They are not bad skimmers but there are a lot more skimmers available which have been updated. I recently borrowed a friend's Reef Octopus Extreme 160 for my 65 gallon tank and I can say I am impressed by that skimmer. I would say skimmers and lights are the two things you do not want to save on. I have tried other "cheap" skimmers with not much success. I have used Euro Reefs before upgrading them to H&S skimmers and I can say that there is a big difference in performance. But then again that is just my opinion. Your choice of an Octopus NWB-150 should be fine based on the review of this skimmer and from opinions of other reefers but I think you can find a better price on that skimmer if you do an internet search. Last edited by peterpaul; 03/21/2011 at 08:24 AM. Reason: Addition of comments

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03/21/2011, 08:35 AM	#27
sneaton Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: indianapolis Posts: 742	swc 160 cone gets my vote

03/21/2011, 12:15 PM	#29
frank2926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: phila Posts: 1,645	I wonder why they changed the name? Hmmmmm

03/23/2011, 07:39 AM	#30
SM2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 8	I just recently purchased a Super Reef octopus 2000 int with the bubble blaster pump, and let me tell you that thing is amazing, and in reply to a previous poster... it is a partial cone with a bubble plate, there is not a thing "cheap" about the unit. Nice thick walls, fit and finish is quality, has an o-ring seal between the collection cup and the neck. The silencer for the air draw has a mounting bolt to attach it firmly to the collar around the neck. The pump it comes with is pretty impressive as well. It skims like mad, and the only noise I hear from it is the water flowing from the outlet pipe (that has a gate valve for adjustment) Thi sunit is on a 76 gallon tank with a 30 gallon sump running bare bottom and sps.

03/23/2011, 09:58 AM	#31
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	Reef Dynamics skimmer. Also look at the update video from this user that shows the skimmer after it's broken in. Looks pretty awesome to me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0aom..._order&list=UL