Super Reef Octo vs Super Reef Octo XP

giants4pc · 06/30/2010, 02:36 PM

Looking at the 2000 or 3000 model. Is the xp version worth the extra $160 dollars or so? Can the cone design really improve performance that much? I'm looking to replace a Euroreef 135 so I'm assuming either one would be a huge improvement. Suggestions?

HighlandReef · 06/30/2010, 02:50 PM

I have the Sro 5000 on my system and the things just a beast, I don't know if ones better than the other but
I can't imagine going wrong with either, if funds allow get the cone cause it's cool

Both are beasts so won't go wrong with either

cakemanPA · 06/30/2010, 03:44 PM

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dmo · 06/30/2010, 05:05 PM

I just got a sro2000 and am very happy with it. I never considered the XP because its listed footprint wasn't a good match for my sump. The 2000 is much, much nicer than my ER-100 that it replaced.

I don't know of any hard data as to whether the cone is better or not, just the theory. As to if an extra $160 is worth it, I don't think anyone can answer that question for you. As stated above, it does have a higher 'coolness' factor, but to me, its probably not. My tone might have changed though if I had the surplus money and the space to put it.

Tigé21v · 06/30/2010, 09:04 PM

Cones usually have a higher gallon rating.

drwilliams.52 · 07/01/2010, 05:24 AM

From looking at the shape of both of them, and from some reading I've done, I don't think that the xp series is worth the price difference. It seems like the full cone body might give a slight improvement over the regular sro series, but not enough for me to justify the price difference.

06/30/2010, 02:36 PM	#1
giants4pc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: connecticut Posts: 1,699	Super Reef Octo vs Super Reef Octo XP Looking at the 2000 or 3000 model. Is the xp version worth the extra $160 dollars or so? Can the cone design really improve performance that much? I'm looking to replace a Euroreef 135 so I'm assuming either one would be a huge improvement. Suggestions?

06/30/2010, 05:05 PM	#4
dmo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 154	I just got a sro2000 and am very happy with it. I never considered the XP because its listed footprint wasn't a good match for my sump. The 2000 is much, much nicer than my ER-100 that it replaced. I don't know of any hard data as to whether the cone is better or not, just the theory. As to if an extra $160 is worth it, I don't think anyone can answer that question for you. As stated above, it does have a higher 'coolness' factor, but to me, its probably not. My tone might have changed though if I had the surplus money and the space to put it. __________________ Daniel Current Tank Info: 90g reef

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06/30/2010, 02:50 PM	#2
HighlandReef Chalice Monger Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,163	I have the Sro 5000 on my system and the things just a beast, I don't know if ones better than the other but I can't imagine going wrong with either, if funds allow get the cone cause it's cool Both are beasts so won't go wrong with either

06/30/2010, 03:44 PM	#3
cakemanPA Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 2,353	^^^+1^^^

06/30/2010, 09:04 PM	#5
Tigé21v Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,369	Cones usually have a higher gallon rating.

07/01/2010, 05:24 AM	#6
drwilliams.52 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 49	From looking at the shape of both of them, and from some reading I've done, I don't think that the xp series is worth the price difference. It seems like the full cone body might give a slight improvement over the regular sro series, but not enough for me to justify the price difference.