Which Reef Octopus Skimmer for my 180? - Page 2

skimmy · 08/27/2009, 02:06 PM

that is exactly what i said...lol
really I was wondering what would motivate them to do that...

here is an chunk of that conversation, but i will protect peoples anonymity:

I had suggested that octo had ripped off their design from ATB, and here's the response:

"The cone is sold to CV from atb so its no rip off mark. CV does the distribution for atb. They are just slapping on cheaper parts. The cylinder skimmers are similar to the hurricone's. I wonder if they will replace them? May as well since these guys are cheaper to make and performance will be similar. So they have the atb 840 body and the 1050 body, so i think the 1050 cv mod will come out a few mths after that cone. Will pry pull 85scfh and be in the ballpark of 500-800bux. "

and my response:
"WOW...is ATB on crack??? I cant believe they did that... "

and then the response to that:
"Times are tough right now man. Can't blame them."

maybe victor from ATB will chime in with some info.
maybe this is simply a rumor, this is just what i have been told by people who typically know about these things.

Rwinfrey · 08/27/2009, 04:18 PM

I am telling you I speak with Victor at least twice a week your source is WRONG. Let me ask you this do you see a seam on these bodies no on the old 840 bodies there is a seam hmmm.

skimmy · 08/27/2009, 06:07 PM

great, then I might be wrong...
feel better now???
I could really care less if im wrong or right, i just want to know the f'ing truth...
something that can be hard to find among manufacturers wishing to keep their practices secret.

and you chatting with victor is total heresay.
until i see victor, anton, or any official person from ATB or CV simply post the truth, i will reserve judgement.

ultimately it doesnt matter a ratsass where this skimmer came from to me, just what results it can produce, and if CV can live up to the warranty. it looks like a great skimmer ON PAPER.

Rwinfrey · 08/27/2009, 07:41 PM

relax no need to get nasty

you might not care but other people do.I am just trying to stop rumors from getting spread that is all.

skimmy · 08/27/2009, 08:58 PM

that's not me getting nasty...lol
your the one insisting I'm wrong yet giving no proof, other than a "conversation"...

whats really stupid is that CV (or ATB if they happen to be involved), don't just come out say SAY exactly whats going on...
ridiculous...

mario8402 · 08/29/2009, 08:33 PM

anyone have any experience with saltysupply.com? They seem to have the cheapest price shipped for the Reef Octopus Extreme 250.....

danjen10 · 08/30/2009, 08:15 AM

All I can tell you is that ReefSpeciality.com sold me the Octo Extreme 200 with purple pin wheel for my 125 and it's very good and i'm happy. For a 180, you may want the 250 with the second pump. If you want to spend more, of course there are many options.

Call ReefSpeciality and talk about it. I think it's Mike and he will give your his experienced perspective.

It helped me.

Dan

mario8402 · 08/30/2009, 10:44 AM

wow... didnt even notice they edited out salty supply .....
I am definitely going to get a 250 .. I was looking at reef specialty, Its like 419 shipped . salty supply was slightly cheaper, thats why I asked

mark728 · 08/30/2009, 11:01 AM

Hi I have a Octo extreme with the ATB purp/pinwheels on my 120 tech sps tank and click on my red house to see what kind of job it does I have to overfeed my tank crazy amounts of food to keep my colors were I want then no unwanted algae and here are some pics ,I have mine in a Octo 36in sump I could not be happier and it's a night and day change with the purple pinwheels !

Rwinfrey · 08/30/2009, 02:31 PM

ReefSpeciality.com that's where I would go you know you will get good customer service from them.

jwilliams860 · 08/30/2009, 06:49 PM

+2 on reefspecialty

mario8402 · 09/01/2009, 07:54 PM

its here, thanks for everyones advice!
I recieved this less than 24hrs after ordering from reefspecialty.com

08/27/2009, 04:18 PM	#27
Rwinfrey Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakdale,Ct. Posts: 2,772	I am telling you I speak with Victor at least twice a week your source is WRONG. Let me ask you this do you see a seam on these bodies no on the old 840 bodies there is a seam hmmm. __________________ FUPA jealous;) Current Tank Info: Wish I had one building a house

08/27/2009, 06:07 PM	#28
skimmy T3am Zissou Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 1,123	great, then I might be wrong... feel better now??? I could really care less if im wrong or right, i just want to know the f'ing truth... something that can be hard to find among manufacturers wishing to keep their practices secret. and you chatting with victor is total heresay. until i see victor, anton, or any official person from ATB or CV simply post the truth, i will reserve judgement. ultimately it doesnt matter a ratsass where this skimmer came from to me, just what results it can produce, and if CV can live up to the warranty. it looks like a great skimmer ON PAPER. Last edited by skimmy; 08/27/2009 at 06:18 PM.

08/27/2009, 07:41 PM	#29
Rwinfrey Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakdale,Ct. Posts: 2,772	relax no need to get nasty you might not care but other people do.I am just trying to stop rumors from getting spread that is all. __________________ FUPA jealous;) Current Tank Info: Wish I had one building a house

08/30/2009, 08:15 AM	#32
danjen10 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 87	Skimmer All I can tell you is that ReefSpeciality.com sold me the Octo Extreme 200 with purple pin wheel for my 125 and it's very good and i'm happy. For a 180, you may want the 250 with the second pump. If you want to spend more, of course there are many options. Call ReefSpeciality and talk about it. I think it's Mike and he will give your his experienced perspective. It helped me. Dan

08/30/2009, 11:01 AM	#34
mark728 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 471	Hi I have a Octo extreme with the ATB purp/pinwheels on my 120 tech sps tank and click on my red house to see what kind of job it does I have to overfeed my tank crazy amounts of food to keep my colors were I want then no unwanted algae and here are some pics ,I have mine in a Octo 36in sump I could not be happier and it's a night and day change with the purple pinwheels ! __________________ 120g tech 2 X 250W Reeflux 10k, Center,400w Reeflux 20k ,GEO618,2 Vortechs/1VHO Actinic,3Ati Blue+ 54w T5,2 Fiji purp 54w T5,Octo Extreme 250 Skimmer w/purp/pinwheels,130+ lbs Marco rock,200 + lbs sand,Mag 18,Sps & Nepthea Current Tank Info: 120g TECH SPS & GREEN LEATHERS,NEPTHEA & SINULARIA

08/27/2009, 02:06 PM	#26
skimmy T3am Zissou Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 1,123	that is exactly what i said...lol really I was wondering what would motivate them to do that... here is an chunk of that conversation, but i will protect peoples anonymity: I had suggested that octo had ripped off their design from ATB, and here's the response: "The cone is sold to CV from atb so its no rip off mark. CV does the distribution for atb. They are just slapping on cheaper parts. The cylinder skimmers are similar to the hurricone's. I wonder if they will replace them? May as well since these guys are cheaper to make and performance will be similar. So they have the atb 840 body and the 1050 body, so i think the 1050 cv mod will come out a few mths after that cone. Will pry pull 85scfh and be in the ballpark of 500-800bux. " and my response: "WOW...is ATB on crack??? I cant believe they did that... " and then the response to that: "Times are tough right now man. Can't blame them." maybe victor from ATB will chime in with some info. maybe this is simply a rumor, this is just what i have been told by people who typically know about these things.

08/27/2009, 08:58 PM	#30
skimmy T3am Zissou Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 1,123	that's not me getting nasty...lol your the one insisting I'm wrong yet giving no proof, other than a "conversation"... whats really stupid is that CV (or ATB if they happen to be involved), don't just come out say SAY exactly whats going on... ridiculous...

08/29/2009, 08:33 PM	#31
mario8402 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 271	anyone have any experience with saltysupply.com? They seem to have the cheapest price shipped for the Reef Octopus Extreme 250.....

08/30/2009, 10:44 AM	#33
mario8402 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 271	wow... didnt even notice they edited out salty supply ..... I am definitely going to get a 250 .. I was looking at reef specialty, Its like 419 shipped . salty supply was slightly cheaper, thats why I asked

08/30/2009, 02:31 PM	#35
Rwinfrey Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakdale,Ct. Posts: 2,772	ReefSpeciality.com that's where I would go you know you will get good customer service from them. __________________ FUPA jealous;) Current Tank Info: Wish I had one building a house

08/30/2009, 06:49 PM	#36
jwilliams860 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 407	+2 on reefspecialty

09/01/2009, 07:54 PM	#37
mario8402 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 271	its here, thanks for everyones advice! I recieved this less than 24hrs after ordering from reefspecialty.com