Reef Octopus Extreme 160 vs Reef Octopus Extreme 200 Protein Skimmer

jasonvm · 11/04/2008, 12:05 PM

Reef Octopus Extreme 160 vs Reef Octopus Extreme 200 Protein Skimmer

which one is better for my tank, I have the following

Here is what I have now, a 75gal tank, with a 15 gallon sump, coralife pro metal halide / power compact light. About 10-15 fish, rock and live sand, some sps and 2 power heads. If I am leaving something out just ask.

some people are saying that
"it blows when you get an oversized skimmer cause once it catches up there isn't enough load for them to work"

JRaquatics · 11/04/2008, 12:16 PM

They both use the same sicce pump, impellers and venturi. The only difference is the footprint and body size. If you have the room I would go with the 200 as there is less restriction on the pump (better performance) and easier to do maintenance.

jasonvm · 11/04/2008, 02:56 PM

but would that 200 be to big for my tank? is only a 75gal with a 10 to 15 gal sump

JRaquatics · 11/04/2008, 03:20 PM

Not at all. The 160 really is not for smaller tanks but more for smaller/restricted sumps. Yes, you will gain performance with the 200 over the 160 but not at all to the extent of being over sized. In reality the only real difference is the footprint and the bodies water volume.

jasonvm · 11/05/2008, 10:18 AM

ic

thor32766 · 11/05/2008, 11:33 AM

I agree with waht JR said. He knows his skimmers so take his advice.

tangtang clown · 11/05/2008, 12:22 PM

jasonvm- What did you decide?

jasonvm · 11/05/2008, 12:32 PM

Reef Octopus Extreme 200 Protein Skimmer

tangtang clown · 11/05/2008, 02:12 PM

Have you gotten it yet?

jasonvm · 11/05/2008, 03:07 PM

no not yet just ordered today.

jon56048 · 11/05/2008, 08:54 PM

I have the octo x 200 just got it setup today and so for so good it was very easy to setup and its very ssshhhhhh try to here the skimmer and make sure you use silicone grease on the o-ring some thing reefspecialty told me to do and it help but this is just my 2 cents

tangtang clown · 11/06/2008, 06:28 AM

The o ring to take the cup off easier?

jasonvm · 11/14/2008, 09:33 AM

I have the octo x 200 just got it setup today I am seeing a lot of bubbles in the tank the water is cloudy now any ideas?

tangtang clown · 11/14/2008, 10:03 AM

I set my 200 extreme up yesterday and so far so good. I added some skimmate from my other skimmer to the tank witht the 200 and it skimmed it right up.
PW only pulling 18scfh.
What numbers are others getting with the PWs>?

jasonvm · 11/14/2008, 10:11 AM

what is ps and scfh? and how do i test for it?

tangtang clown · 11/14/2008, 11:56 AM

PW=pinwheel impeller.
Scfh in standard cubic feet hour( i think), this is a unit of measuring how much air a pump is pulling through it's venturi.
I use a dwyer meter.

jasonvm · 11/14/2008, 12:07 PM

so is there anyway to stop the bubbles in the tank?

tangtang clown · 11/14/2008, 12:14 PM

Where there's a will, there's a way(corny but I couldn't resist).

Are bubbles coming out of your skimmer, then into your sump, and then into your tank?

Do you have pics of you setup?

jasonvm · 11/14/2008, 02:06 PM

no pic but yes that is the setup out of skimmer to sump from sump to tank, I didnt have this problem with the old one.

on the spot · 11/14/2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jasonvm
...out of skimmer to sump from sump to tank...

Is your sump divided into sections or just one large tank? I had to add an extra under/over divider to a small sump bc of bubbles.

GL

xrock06x · 11/14/2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jasonvm
no pic but yes that is the setup out of skimmer to sump from sump to tank, I didnt have this problem with the old one.

dont fret it they will stop i have the nw 200 it is just the skimmer breaking in once things get slimed a little they will stop

11/04/2008, 12:05 PM	#1
jasonvm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	Reef Octopus Extreme 160 vs Reef Octopus Extreme 200 Protein Skimmer Reef Octopus Extreme 160 vs Reef Octopus Extreme 200 Protein Skimmer which one is better for my tank, I have the following Here is what I have now, a 75gal tank, with a 15 gallon sump, coralife pro metal halide / power compact light. About 10-15 fish, rock and live sand, some sps and 2 power heads. If I am leaving something out just ask. some people are saying that "it blows when you get an oversized skimmer cause once it catches up there isn't enough load for them to work"

11/05/2008, 11:33 AM	#6
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	I agree with waht JR said. He knows his skimmers so take his advice. __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

11/05/2008, 12:22 PM	#7
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	jasonvm- What did you decide? __________________ Mind over chatter.

11/05/2008, 02:12 PM	#9
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	Have you gotten it yet? __________________ Mind over chatter.

11/06/2008, 06:28 AM	#12
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	The o ring to take the cup off easier? __________________ Mind over chatter.

11/04/2008, 12:16 PM	#2
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	They both use the same sicce pump, impellers and venturi. The only difference is the footprint and body size. If you have the room I would go with the 200 as there is less restriction on the pump (better performance) and easier to do maintenance.

11/04/2008, 02:56 PM	#3
jasonvm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	but would that 200 be to big for my tank? is only a 75gal with a 10 to 15 gal sump

11/04/2008, 03:20 PM	#4
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Not at all. The 160 really is not for smaller tanks but more for smaller/restricted sumps. Yes, you will gain performance with the 200 over the 160 but not at all to the extent of being over sized. In reality the only real difference is the footprint and the bodies water volume.

11/05/2008, 10:18 AM	#5
jasonvm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	ic

11/05/2008, 12:32 PM	#8
jasonvm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	Reef Octopus Extreme 200 Protein Skimmer

11/05/2008, 03:07 PM	#10
jasonvm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	no not yet just ordered today.

11/05/2008, 08:54 PM	#11
jon56048 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 256	I have the octo x 200 just got it setup today and so for so good it was very easy to setup and its very ssshhhhhh try to here the skimmer and make sure you use silicone grease on the o-ring some thing reefspecialty told me to do and it help but this is just my 2 cents

11/14/2008, 09:33 AM	#13
jasonvm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	I have the octo x 200 just got it setup today I am seeing a lot of bubbles in the tank the water is cloudy now any ideas?

11/14/2008, 10:03 AM	#14
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	I set my 200 extreme up yesterday and so far so good. I added some skimmate from my other skimmer to the tank witht the 200 and it skimmed it right up. PW only pulling 18scfh. What numbers are others getting with the PWs>? __________________ Mind over chatter.

11/14/2008, 10:11 AM	#15
jasonvm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	what is ps and scfh? and how do i test for it?

11/14/2008, 11:56 AM	#16
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	PW=pinwheel impeller. Scfh in standard cubic feet hour( i think), this is a unit of measuring how much air a pump is pulling through it's venturi. I use a dwyer meter. __________________ Mind over chatter.

11/14/2008, 12:07 PM	#17
jasonvm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	so is there anyway to stop the bubbles in the tank?

11/14/2008, 12:14 PM	#18
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	Where there's a will, there's a way(corny but I couldn't resist). Are bubbles coming out of your skimmer, then into your sump, and then into your tank? Do you have pics of you setup? __________________ Mind over chatter.

11/14/2008, 02:06 PM	#19
jasonvm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	no pic but yes that is the setup out of skimmer to sump from sump to tank, I didnt have this problem with the old one.