Help--skimmer question-Octopus Pro 300

connpatd · 09/23/2008, 09:35 PM

I just bought an Octopus Pro 300 skimmer.

After hooking it all up in my sump...

if the pump intake is up against the glass (ie, partially blocked), then it gets some bubbles, but not enough to skim.

if the pump intake is away from the glass (ie, unblocked, no obstruction---like you would think it is supposed to be), then almost no bubbles at all are created.

if the pump is away from the glass, and I put my hand down to block the pump intake for a moment, then pull it away, the bubbles go into overdrive. Even after removing my hand (ie, unblocking the intake completely), the skimmer begins to overflow in under 3 seconds.

In all three cases above, the output tube is fully open, however in the second case where there are almost no bubbles, there are still no bubbles no matter what position the output tube is in. As I close the output, it begins to overflow.

Any suggestions? I heard this was a great skimmer. Somewhat disappointed so far. Also, no manual came with it.

Pat~

moondoggy4 · 09/23/2008, 10:04 PM

Try the Octo forum they are very helpful

connpatd · 09/24/2008, 06:41 AM

Will do, thanks for the advice.

connpatd · 09/24/2008, 06:44 AM

Hmmmm...

I don't see an Octopus forum.

welsher7 · 09/24/2008, 08:20 AM

what is the water level in the sump?

connpatd · 09/24/2008, 08:43 AM

Water level is about 12 inches high.

Is that too high? Do I need to put something under the skimmer to make it higher up?

flame goby · 09/24/2008, 09:31 AM

i think its recommended to sit in 8-10 inches of water

connpatd · 09/24/2008, 09:50 AM

Great! I'll try that. Thank you.

GSMguy · 09/24/2008, 09:51 AM

i thought it was lower than 8", like 6.5"-7"??

MSHUR · 09/24/2008, 09:54 AM

I have mine at 4" and works great

connpatd · 09/24/2008, 05:58 PM

Tried it with the following results:

12" deep: Overflows with output wide open.
10" deep: Overflows with output wide open
8" deep: Does'nt overflow when wide open, but doesn't skim either. As it is adjusted, it goes instantly from no skim, to overflow.
6" deep: Same as 8" deep.

It's been sitting at 6 inches for about 5 hours. It's laughing at me (no skimmate).

Do the Octopus Pro 300's suck or did i get a lemon?

I mean seriously, the Coralife skimmer i bought this to replace at least skimmed a little bit.

moondoggy4 · 09/25/2008, 08:55 PM

Do you have the Askol pump or the multiple Sicce pumps PS I will find that site for you.

moondoggy4 · 09/25/2008, 08:58 PM

Here is that link sorry this is my first link hope it workshttp://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1387212

moondoggy4 · 09/25/2008, 09:03 PM

Sorry it did not work try Octo Extreme KO Club they should be helpful

09/23/2008, 09:35 PM	#1
connpatd Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 182	Help--skimmer question-Octopus Pro 300 I just bought an Octopus Pro 300 skimmer. After hooking it all up in my sump... if the pump intake is up against the glass (ie, partially blocked), then it gets some bubbles, but not enough to skim. if the pump intake is away from the glass (ie, unblocked, no obstruction---like you would think it is supposed to be), then almost no bubbles at all are created. if the pump is away from the glass, and I put my hand down to block the pump intake for a moment, then pull it away, the bubbles go into overdrive. Even after removing my hand (ie, unblocking the intake completely), the skimmer begins to overflow in under 3 seconds. In all three cases above, the output tube is fully open, however in the second case where there are almost no bubbles, there are still no bubbles no matter what position the output tube is in. As I close the output, it begins to overflow. Any suggestions? I heard this was a great skimmer. Somewhat disappointed so far. Also, no manual came with it. Pat~ Last edited by connpatd; 09/23/2008 at 09:55 PM.

09/24/2008, 08:20 AM	#5
welsher7 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 896	what is the water level in the sump? __________________ Dan Current Tank Info: A rebuilding year.....

09/24/2008, 09:51 AM	#9
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	i thought it was lower than 8", like 6.5"-7"?? __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

09/24/2008, 09:54 AM	#10
MSHUR ugust 2011 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: brooklyn,ny Posts: 2,595	I have mine at 4" and works great __________________ Manhattan Reefs TOTM -August 2011 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy crystal glass, Profilux network system,PS -Diuna T5-10 bulbs, BK SM-300

09/23/2008, 10:04 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Try the Octo forum they are very helpful

09/24/2008, 06:41 AM	#3
connpatd Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 182	Will do, thanks for the advice.

09/24/2008, 06:44 AM	#4
connpatd Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 182	Hmmmm... I don't see an Octopus forum.

09/24/2008, 08:43 AM	#6
connpatd Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 182	Water level is about 12 inches high. Is that too high? Do I need to put something under the skimmer to make it higher up?

09/24/2008, 09:31 AM	#7
flame goby Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 307	i think its recommended to sit in 8-10 inches of water

09/24/2008, 09:50 AM	#8
connpatd Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 182	Great! I'll try that. Thank you.

09/24/2008, 05:58 PM	#11
connpatd Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 182	Tried it with the following results: 12" deep: Overflows with output wide open. 10" deep: Overflows with output wide open 8" deep: Does'nt overflow when wide open, but doesn't skim either. As it is adjusted, it goes instantly from no skim, to overflow. 6" deep: Same as 8" deep. It's been sitting at 6 inches for about 5 hours. It's laughing at me (no skimmate). Do the Octopus Pro 300's suck or did i get a lemon? I mean seriously, the Coralife skimmer i bought this to replace at least skimmed a little bit.

09/25/2008, 08:55 PM	#12
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Do you have the Askol pump or the multiple Sicce pumps PS I will find that site for you.

09/25/2008, 08:58 PM	#13
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Here is that link sorry this is my first link hope it workshttp://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1387212

09/25/2008, 09:03 PM	#14
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Sorry it did not work try Octo Extreme KO Club they should be helpful