Euro Reef or Reef Octopus?

BirkhoferFan15B · 02/13/2009, 09:55 AM

I'm getting a new in sump skimmer for my FOWLR 125 gallon and I cant decide between the Euro Reef RS 135, and the Reef Octopus Extreme 200. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance

TheReefKeeper · 02/13/2009, 10:06 AM

I would buy the Euro. Their proven to work I have had many Euro's and have always been happy. You may find another skimmer that pulls more air or lower wattage but I know Euro's work without a whole lot of tinkering out of the box. JMO.

bosborn1 · 02/13/2009, 11:15 AM

Not really a fair comparison. As far as specs go the RS135 is a totally different unit than the Octo. A more comparable skimmer would be the CS135.

In performance the Octo extreme is a far better skimmer. On pumps alone its far better. The Sicce PK2500 will draw more air and use less wattage than the Sedra on the ER.

If you had to choose between the two its most certainly the Octo....But to be fair the RS135 is not meant to compete with a skimmer like that. Its an older simpler design using what is now an outdated pump design. Not to mention there is no method of diffusion, the body and neck are also smaller.

wcharon · 02/13/2009, 11:34 AM

I am also deciding in which skimmer to get but i am having confusion if the Octopus or the MSX 250.
Please advice and thanks...

itsdarrow · 02/13/2009, 03:21 PM

euroreef is top notch and their customer service is great, i have been pleased with every product that i have bought from euroreef.

bosborn1 · 02/13/2009, 05:07 PM

Not saying that euro-reef is a bad product. I've met the guys their and have talked with them at MACNA. I'm just saying that the euro-reef in this comparison is hopelessly outclassed.

Does anyone believe that you should buy an inferior product just because you like the company that makes it? I guess I just don't understand.

tpenn187 · 02/13/2009, 06:06 PM

octopus extreme 200 and the msx-200 are very similar. the main difference is the volutes. i think the octos look nicer, but the pinwheel that comes with the msx is supposed to perform better. so i guess it is a toss up, i would go with whatever one is the best deal. and i run my pinwheel and it does great, i have no complaints, no start up issues, and it really does not perform any worse.

NyReefNoob · 02/13/2009, 07:25 PM

how do you feel it is inferior ? er better built. better cast of acrylic, made stronger, pumps are nothing to switch out

tkeracer619 · 02/13/2009, 07:30 PM

Octo Extreme will outperform the ER.

joesfiddy · 02/13/2009, 07:52 PM

go octopus

itsdarrow · 02/13/2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NyReefNoob
how do you feel it is inferior ? er better built. better cast of acrylic, made stronger, pumps are nothing to switch out

I beleive what he means is the 2 EXACT skimmers that the OP is questioning. Not question is the octo better in this comparison as these 2 models are not meant to compete with each other.

In general i think that euroreef offers a better product and service, but in this particular comparison it would be silly not to go with the octo

02/13/2009, 09:55 AM	#1
BirkhoferFan15B Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Owensboro, KY Posts: 24	Euro Reef or Reef Octopus? I'm getting a new in sump skimmer for my FOWLR 125 gallon and I cant decide between the Euro Reef RS 135, and the Reef Octopus Extreme 200. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance

02/13/2009, 07:25 PM	#8
NyReefNoob skimmer freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: peekskill, ny Posts: 1,209	how do you feel it is inferior ? er better built. better cast of acrylic, made stronger, pumps are nothing to switch out __________________ custom 45g cube all in one, ai hydra 26, 2 mp10w, ac jr. ,bubble magnus triple doser, bm nac5 hob skimmer My dad always said the only stupid questions are the ones not asked Current Tank Info: custom 45g cube AIO

02/13/2009, 07:30 PM	#9
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Octo Extreme will outperform the ER. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

02/13/2009, 07:52 PM	#10
joesfiddy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Morris IL Posts: 518	go octopus __________________ 250 dd, 180 reef tank 100 gal sump, 75 reef tank 30 gallon sump, 40 gal frag tank, 12 gal nano Current Tank Info: 100 gal long reef, 75 gal reef, 40 gal frag tank

02/13/2009, 10:06 AM	#2
TheReefKeeper Aquaholic Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere Posts: 800	I would buy the Euro. Their proven to work I have had many Euro's and have always been happy. You may find another skimmer that pulls more air or lower wattage but I know Euro's work without a whole lot of tinkering out of the box. JMO.

02/13/2009, 11:15 AM	#3
bosborn1 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 2,579	Not really a fair comparison. As far as specs go the RS135 is a totally different unit than the Octo. A more comparable skimmer would be the CS135. In performance the Octo extreme is a far better skimmer. On pumps alone its far better. The Sicce PK2500 will draw more air and use less wattage than the Sedra on the ER. If you had to choose between the two its most certainly the Octo....But to be fair the RS135 is not meant to compete with a skimmer like that. Its an older simpler design using what is now an outdated pump design. Not to mention there is no method of diffusion, the body and neck are also smaller.

02/13/2009, 11:34 AM	#4
wcharon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 838	I am also deciding in which skimmer to get but i am having confusion if the Octopus or the MSX 250. Please advice and thanks...

02/13/2009, 03:21 PM	#5
itsdarrow Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 168	euroreef is top notch and their customer service is great, i have been pleased with every product that i have bought from euroreef.

02/13/2009, 05:07 PM	#6
bosborn1 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 2,579	Not saying that euro-reef is a bad product. I've met the guys their and have talked with them at MACNA. I'm just saying that the euro-reef in this comparison is hopelessly outclassed. Does anyone believe that you should buy an inferior product just because you like the company that makes it? I guess I just don't understand.

02/13/2009, 06:06 PM	#7
tpenn187 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: central illinois Posts: 630	octopus extreme 200 and the msx-200 are very similar. the main difference is the volutes. i think the octos look nicer, but the pinwheel that comes with the msx is supposed to perform better. so i guess it is a toss up, i would go with whatever one is the best deal. and i run my pinwheel and it does great, i have no complaints, no start up issues, and it really does not perform any worse.