ATB 840 vs. Super Reef Octopus XP-2000SSS

holdyourlight · 12/13/2009, 11:16 PM

Mojo helped me narrow it down to these two, now i need you guys to do the rest

The ATB is approx $175 more.....

My tank (will be) a 125G with 30G sump heavily stocked....

Which one!?!

Reefobsession · 12/13/2009, 11:24 PM

I would go with an I-tech 200 over an ATB. A little cheaper, plus I feel that Tunze has done an excellent job modifying the sicce. ATB or I-tech.

Maivortex · 12/14/2009, 12:28 AM

I chose the reef octopus. So far so good

TTown · 12/14/2009, 01:49 AM

I would go with the ATB, the new octo's are using a new motor & we won't know for awhile how reliable they are going to be. ATB is a proven performer.

rkaires · 12/14/2009, 05:41 AM

I would go ATB 840 or I-Tech200. ATB has a proven track record as well as excellent customer service. There are allot of good reviews on the I-Tech as well.

Petar · 12/14/2009, 05:46 AM

I-Tech is not comperable to ATB. ATB all the way.

Reefobsession · 12/14/2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Petar

I-Tech is not comperable to ATB. ATB all the way.

How is I-tech not comparable? Use practically the same pump. I have seen tat service are about equal, and ATB uses thinner materials. PLus I feel that the tunze pump runs quieter and more effectively than the airstar.

ksed · 12/14/2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ttown

i would go with the atb, the new octo's are using a new motor & we won't know for awhile how reliable they are going to be. Atb is a proven performer.

+1

rishma · 12/14/2009, 08:57 AM

I know this thread was supposed to be about ATB and Octo's but I wanted to comment on the statement above. I do not agree that I-Tech and ATB are not comparable. They are quite similar. Performance wise, I believe they are close. Customer service seems to excellent with both. That said, I would pay more and get an ATB.

The ATB is a more refined product. Yes, I-Tech is built like a tank and craftsmanship is commendable, albiet a little rough around the edges (figuratively and literally). The neck on the ATB is slightly larger, which would be an advantage for a 150Gal heavy stocked system. If your tank was 70 gallons, the slightly smaller neck on the Itech might be helpful.

Most importantly to me, the cup attachment of the 840v1.5 is superior to I-Tech's current design. Ease of removal may not be critical to everyone so it is a minor point, but like the ATB better.

It is about priorities. Both a are good skimmers.

I dont have any experiece with Octopus so I cannot comment. I do consider customer service important, so I tend to choose companies that are known to provide it. Good luck.

12/13/2009, 11:16 PM	#1
holdyourlight Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 984	ATB 840 vs. Super Reef Octopus XP-2000SSS Mojo helped me narrow it down to these two, now i need you guys to do the rest The ATB is approx $175 more..... My tank (will be) a 125G with 30G sump heavily stocked.... Which one!?! Last edited by holdyourlight; 12/13/2009 at 11:24 PM.

12/14/2009, 05:41 AM	#5
rkaires Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA Posts: 1,083	I would go ATB 840 or I-Tech200. ATB has a proven track record as well as excellent customer service. There are allot of good reviews on the I-Tech as well. __________________ Bob Current Tank Info: 200gal system, 150gal & 58gal reef, ATI Powermodule & Sunpower , ATB Deluxe skimmer, KZ zeo reactor, Geo 618, FX1500 return, Tunze 7095, Tunze Streams.

12/13/2009, 11:24 PM	#2
Reefobsession Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: IN Posts: 1,037	I would go with an I-tech 200 over an ATB. A little cheaper, plus I feel that Tunze has done an excellent job modifying the sicce. ATB or I-tech.

12/14/2009, 12:28 AM	#3
Maivortex Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PARADISE, us Posts: 666 Blog Entries: 1	I chose the reef octopus. So far so good

12/14/2009, 01:49 AM	#4
TTown Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 65	I would go with the ATB, the new octo's are using a new motor & we won't know for awhile how reliable they are going to be. ATB is a proven performer.

12/14/2009, 05:46 AM	#6
Petar Moved On Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 51	I-Tech is not comperable to ATB. ATB all the way.

12/14/2009, 08:57 AM	#9
rishma Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,206	I know this thread was supposed to be about ATB and Octo's but I wanted to comment on the statement above. I do not agree that I-Tech and ATB are not comparable. They are quite similar. Performance wise, I believe they are close. Customer service seems to excellent with both. That said, I would pay more and get an ATB. The ATB is a more refined product. Yes, I-Tech is built like a tank and craftsmanship is commendable, albiet a little rough around the edges (figuratively and literally). The neck on the ATB is slightly larger, which would be an advantage for a 150Gal heavy stocked system. If your tank was 70 gallons, the slightly smaller neck on the Itech might be helpful. Most importantly to me, the cup attachment of the 840v1.5 is superior to I-Tech's current design. Ease of removal may not be critical to everyone so it is a minor point, but like the ATB better. It is about priorities. Both a are good skimmers. I dont have any experiece with Octopus so I cannot comment. I do consider customer service important, so I tend to choose companies that are known to provide it. Good luck.