Reef Octopus "POV" PRO-SSS-DC1 thoughts? - Page 5

wildman926 · 02/15/2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by naterealbig

After taking a look at some more specs, the air numbers themselves are extremely impressive. For reference, my BK 200 has an 8 inch body and is pulling about 1000 lph of air, while the DC1 is 6 in diameter is is pulling 900 lph. The DC2 is even more impressive, with an 8 in body and 2400 lph of air draw. I am less impressed with the DC 3 with the inch larger body diameter ( and probably a proportionately larger neck ) with the same pump as the DC2. Considering the problems that RE had with their line of controllable skimmers, I'm interested in seeing long term pump life results.

The BB 2000 specs states it pulls 960 l/h of air. You can see that HERE

11f150 · 02/15/2013, 02:07 PM

Bought 2 stands that can be adjusted at 4 different heights. Solid construction I like them. Good for people who have deep sumps like myself.

JonnyD91 · 02/15/2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 11f150

Bought 2 stands that can be adjusted at 4 different heights. Solid construction I like them. Good for people who have deep sumps like myself.

Where did you pick up that stand from?

bezlar · 02/15/2013, 02:42 PM

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Beenalongtime79 · 02/15/2013, 11:17 PM

Yeah, where did you pick up that stand from? I would be very interested in picking up one myself!

Cheers,
John

Beenalongtime79 · 02/15/2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bezlar

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Nice neck cleaner! Now that skimmer is going to be busting out the poop!

11f150 · 02/16/2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnyD91

Where did you pick up that stand from?

Here it is. I bought 2 of them so the skimmer would have some extra room so I wouldn't have to worry about it falling off.

http://www.marinedepot.com/Precision...FIPSAC-vi.html

JonnyD91 · 02/17/2013, 12:16 PM

Will be up and running for 2 weeks on Monday. Not even broken in completely yet but very impressed:

11f150 · 02/18/2013, 08:50 AM

That looks great

Bugger · 02/18/2013, 02:34 PM

11f150 · 02/19/2013, 07:53 PM

Well mines been up and running for 5 days and it already has a foam head with skimmate building up in the upper neck almost in the cup. letting it break in a bit longer then Ill adjust it so its going in the cup.

tom obrecht · 02/21/2013, 06:00 AM

any more updates from current owners?

bezlar · 02/21/2013, 08:31 AM

Mine still doing good.

joeyman15 · 02/21/2013, 12:52 PM

I just bought one, Hopefully it makes it here by Saturday.

MarinaP · 02/21/2013, 06:48 PM

I replaced my very old Euroreef with a DC-3 8 days ago. Works well, started skimming the next day after install on a 200G SPS reef. Very consistent.

bezlar · 02/21/2013, 07:57 PM

Post settings and pictures so we all can compare and learn from one another.

Thanks
Barry

johnwick · 02/21/2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 11f150

Here it is. I bought 2 of them so the skimmer would have some extra room so I wouldn't have to worry about it falling off.

http://www.marinedepot.com/Precision...FIPSAC-vi.html

That is awesome thanks for sharing!

11f150 · 02/21/2013, 09:03 PM

Yeah no problem...I really like my stands I got

JonnyD91 · 02/21/2013, 09:37 PM

Pump speed 6
in 6 3/4" of water
Not sure what setting gate valve is

I think by having it on a stand with the bottom exposed it gets better performance vs being on a flat surface with onlt 1/2" between the pump inlet and the bottom of the sump. JMO

P.S. i only have 4 fish in a 90G tank. So even with a low bioload its pulling all that out.

My old skimmer is officially up for sale

Braver69 · 02/22/2013, 08:47 PM

I went with the RLSS R8-I 8 and managed to get it crammed into my small sump and stand. I can say the RLSS is well built and solid construction. So far it is breaking in and running on setting 5 on the pump in 8 inches of depth on my 210 gallon tank. I see you guys have been doing well with the Reef Octopus, I hope my RLSS turns out as good too.

bezlar · 02/22/2013, 09:21 PM

It seems yours is doing great. Mine I'm still trying to get dialed in. I'm on speed 5 in 7 inches water. I'm still trying to figure out where to set the bubble break.

11f150 · 02/22/2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnyD91

Pump speed 6
in 6 3/4" of water
Not sure what setting gate valve is

I think by having it on a stand with the bottom exposed it gets better performance vs being on a flat surface with onlt 1/2" between the pump inlet and the bottom of the sump. JMO

P.S. i only have 4 fish in a 90G tank. So even with a low bioload its pulling all that out.

My old skimmer is officially up for sale

Yeah I would like to drill some 1/2" holes in my stand I got. Just don't know how easy that would be I wouldn't want to crack it.

02/17/2013, 12:16 PM	#111
JonnyD91 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manalapan NJ Posts: 1,444	Will be up and running for 2 weeks on Monday. Not even broken in completely yet but very impressed: __________________ Click my super cool username dropdown menu to see my new 90 Gallon In wall Build on my user home page :) Current Tank Info: 90G Reef - 2 MP40's - Apex Controlled - Reef Octopus PRO-SSS-DC1 Skimmer - 6 Bulb ATI Sunpower

02/21/2013, 06:00 AM	#115
tom obrecht Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: WI Posts: 3,014	any more updates from current owners? __________________ Reef keeping is where Murphy's Law and your bank account collide!! TOTM May 2006

02/21/2013, 06:48 PM	#118
MarinaP Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 3,489	I replaced my very old Euroreef with a DC-3 8 days ago. Works well, started skimming the next day after install on a 200G SPS reef. Very consistent. __________________ Marina

02/21/2013, 09:37 PM	#122
JonnyD91 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manalapan NJ Posts: 1,444	Pump speed 6 in 6 3/4" of water Not sure what setting gate valve is I think by having it on a stand with the bottom exposed it gets better performance vs being on a flat surface with onlt 1/2" between the pump inlet and the bottom of the sump. JMO P.S. i only have 4 fish in a 90G tank. So even with a low bioload its pulling all that out. My old skimmer is officially up for sale __________________ Click my super cool username dropdown menu to see my new 90 Gallon In wall Build on my user home page :) Current Tank Info: 90G Reef - 2 MP40's - Apex Controlled - Reef Octopus PRO-SSS-DC1 Skimmer - 6 Bulb ATI Sunpower Last edited by JonnyD91; 02/21/2013 at 09:59 PM.

02/15/2013, 02:07 PM	#102
11f150 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 108	Bought 2 stands that can be adjusted at 4 different heights. Solid construction I like them. Good for people who have deep sumps like myself.

02/15/2013, 02:42 PM	#104
bezlar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blue Springs Posts: 432	image.jpg

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bezlar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blue Springs Posts: 432	image.jpg

02/15/2013, 02:44 PM	#106
bezlar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blue Springs Posts: 432	image.jpg

02/15/2013, 02:45 PM	#107
bezlar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blue Springs Posts: 432	image.jpg

02/15/2013, 11:17 PM	#108
Beenalongtime79 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,437	Yeah, where did you pick up that stand from? I would be very interested in picking up one myself! Cheers, John

02/18/2013, 08:50 AM	#112
11f150 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 108	That looks great

02/18/2013, 02:34 PM	#113
Bugger Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ontario Posts: 1,104

02/19/2013, 07:53 PM	#114
11f150 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 108	Well mines been up and running for 5 days and it already has a foam head with skimmate building up in the upper neck almost in the cup. letting it break in a bit longer then Ill adjust it so its going in the cup.

02/21/2013, 08:31 AM	#116
bezlar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blue Springs Posts: 432	Mine still doing good.

02/21/2013, 12:52 PM	#117
joeyman15 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 13	I just bought one, Hopefully it makes it here by Saturday.

02/21/2013, 07:57 PM	#119
bezlar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blue Springs Posts: 432	Post settings and pictures so we all can compare and learn from one another. Thanks Barry

02/21/2013, 09:03 PM	#121
11f150 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 108	Yeah no problem...I really like my stands I got

02/22/2013, 08:47 PM	#123
Braver69 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 106	I went with the RLSS R8-I 8 and managed to get it crammed into my small sump and stand. I can say the RLSS is well built and solid construction. So far it is breaking in and running on setting 5 on the pump in 8 inches of depth on my 210 gallon tank. I see you guys have been doing well with the Reef Octopus, I hope my RLSS turns out as good too.

02/22/2013, 09:21 PM	#124
bezlar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blue Springs Posts: 432	It seems yours is doing great. Mine I'm still trying to get dialed in. I'm on speed 5 in 7 inches water. I'm still trying to figure out where to set the bubble break.