reef octopus needle skimmer

GQJake81 · 02/07/2010, 06:35 PM

what is the water level for these skimmers, anyone know?

i've looked all over the place for the water level info and can't find it. i hear it's a good skimmer and it will acutally fit in my sump and cabinet and i'm pretty much set on gettin it, but just trying to iron out the details.

it's the model for the 100 gallon tank.
like this one i assume http://www.marinedepot.com/Reef_Octo...1-FIPS-vi.html

not that i'm gettin it there, just so you guys know what i'm talkin about.

also, i've noticed that there is like a 4x8 foot print and a 10x6 listed for the same skimmer. it looks like one is kinda situated above the pump, and the other is next to the pump.

on top of the pump:
http://www.saltysupply.com/ProductDe...ign=GoogleBase

next to the pump:
http://www.aquasythe.com/Products/Re...T-NWB-110.aspx

thanks!

Johnny C · 02/08/2010, 02:58 AM

From what I've read, all of the in-sump Octopus skimmers require a constant 8-10'' water level for optimal performance.

There are several older models that vary a bit, and note that one is recirculating vs non. The second link posted is the newest ('09) model.

dlmkmm · 02/08/2010, 07:37 AM

I have mine in 9 inches of water.

GQJake81 · 02/08/2010, 04:16 PM

well fabulous....guess i'm gonna have to make a custom sump. man.....i'm really reconsidering this hobby.

sanchoy · 02/08/2010, 04:21 PM

8-9 should be right on.

travis442 · 02/08/2010, 04:34 PM

Check out this thread.....

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1638272

You should be able to find out anything you want to know about the skimmer there and if not it would be the place to ask your questions.

02/07/2010, 06:35 PM	#1
GQJake81 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 260	reef octopus needle skimmer what is the water level for these skimmers, anyone know? i've looked all over the place for the water level info and can't find it. i hear it's a good skimmer and it will acutally fit in my sump and cabinet and i'm pretty much set on gettin it, but just trying to iron out the details. it's the model for the 100 gallon tank. like this one i assume http://www.marinedepot.com/Reef_Octo...1-FIPS-vi.html not that i'm gettin it there, just so you guys know what i'm talkin about. also, i've noticed that there is like a 4x8 foot print and a 10x6 listed for the same skimmer. it looks like one is kinda situated above the pump, and the other is next to the pump. on top of the pump: http://www.saltysupply.com/ProductDe...ign=GoogleBase next to the pump: http://www.aquasythe.com/Products/Re...T-NWB-110.aspx thanks! Last edited by GQJake81; 02/07/2010 at 06:46 PM.

02/08/2010, 02:58 AM	#2
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	From what I've read, all of the in-sump Octopus skimmers require a constant 8-10'' water level for optimal performance. There are several older models that vary a bit, and note that one is recirculating vs non. The second link posted is the newest ('09) model. __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

02/08/2010, 07:37 AM	#3
dlmkmm Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Homestead, Fl Posts: 61	I have mine in 9 inches of water. __________________ 29g sps & lps budget build 4 years in the making, 175w Iwasaki 15k, 2 Powerbright actinics, Koralia 1 & 2, 29g sump, Octopus NW-110, phosban reactor, DIY hanging light hood, stand, and sump. Current Tank Info: 29 gallon sps and lps, 175w se 20k XM, Vorteck MP10, 29 gallon sump, octopus nw-110

02/08/2010, 04:21 PM	#5
sanchoy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Close to the ocean Posts: 1,026	8-9 should be right on. __________________ 250 gallon.. tangs are the best.. the po po is not. Current Tank Info: 250 reef

02/08/2010, 04:16 PM	#4
GQJake81 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 260	well fabulous....guess i'm gonna have to make a custom sump. man.....i'm really reconsidering this hobby.

02/08/2010, 04:34 PM	#6
travis442 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Irving, Tx Posts: 106	Check out this thread..... http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1638272 You should be able to find out anything you want to know about the skimmer there and if not it would be the place to ask your questions.