Euro Reef vs Reef Octopus

hamiltonguy · 03/13/2011, 02:29 PM

Is one "better" than the other when it comes to skimming?

Edit: Also, are there any retailers in Ontario that sell them? I don't mind spending money on a good skimmer, I'd rather get it locally then have to pay the same amount in shipping.

karsseboom · 03/13/2011, 03:16 PM

i would say reef octopus without a doubt man...

moondoggy4 · 03/13/2011, 05:31 PM

For what size tank?

goofball310 · 03/13/2011, 08:47 PM

Euro-Reef skimmers are great but are a little out dated.

I'd personnal suggest the Super Reef Octopus and can be purchased locally for you at AQUAVALLEYdotCA.

You can also find more local vendors at AQUARIACANADAdotCOM in their sponser section.

dzfish17 · 03/13/2011, 10:06 PM

I cant say anything about the euro-reef line but the sro skimmers are great. I just bought 2 from Reef Specialty and they had free shipping.

TurboRobert · 03/13/2011, 10:35 PM

I have had an rc135 for years. It works great. Best skimmer I have ever had.

huskysglare1 · 03/13/2011, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboRobert

I have had an rc135 for years. It works great. Best skimmer I have ever had.

How many skimmers have you had? heheh Have you tried swc, reef octopus, or ATB?

+1 Reef octopus is outdated.

Reef octopus hasn't changed much in the past 10 years. No bubble plate or cone type. I think they're too cheap to add bubble plates or make a cone skimmer.

I had a RS180 for a year, but then i upgraded to the SWC 200. The SWC blew the RS out of the water in terms of performance.

t4zalews · 03/14/2011, 08:44 AM

I had a ER RS-80 on my 65g and switched to a SRO XP1000sss, the octopus I feel gets more of the crude out, but the ER was a very good skimmer. the bubble blaster pumps on the SRO are way better than the sedras on the ER's. Both are good, but having used both..i think the SRO are better.

jdyer88 · 03/14/2011, 08:51 AM

I have a euro reef and I swear by them. Their name changed to Reef dynamics I think.

pmrossetti · 03/14/2011, 08:57 AM

yeah they're Reef Dynamics now. Good website,too. Don't use Sedras anymore.They use the Sunlight Supply pumps modified to meet higher standards. supposed to be dead silent. I have the old rs250 and love it. 30" tall.

USC-fan · 03/14/2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huskysglare1

How many skimmers have you had? heheh Have you tried swc, reef octopus, or ATB?

+1 Reef octopus is outdated.

Reef octopus hasn't changed much in the past 10 years. No bubble plate or cone type. I think they're too cheap to add bubble plates or make a cone skimmer.

I had a RS180 for a year, but then i upgraded to the SWC 200. The SWC blew the RS out of the water in terms of performance.

Bubble plate are used to make skimmer shorter with more air. Cone work worse than standard skimmers in the test done by Advanced Aquarist MAG.

ANyway reef octopus do have everything you listed.
http://www.reefoctopus.com.au/v2/pub...2BE8FE975382A3

I believe you are talking about euro-reef.

huskysglare1 · 03/14/2011, 03:58 PM

USC, can you point me to that article? i've been looking for test done on Cone vs Standard skimmers, but i can't find any. Can you give the URL?

huskysglare1 · 03/14/2011, 04:17 PM

You're right USC, i meant Euro Reef is out dated.

moondoggy4 · 03/14/2011, 05:27 PM

A nice thing about Euro Reef skimmers you can still get parts, you can talk with the guy who builds them, they are built in the US and they do not have 15 different versions changing every 6 months, true some of the Chinese built skimmer have come along way but it wasn't always like that.

DoubleM 10 · 03/14/2011, 05:44 PM

i have a reef dynamics skimmer on my 55 FO and its a tank.

i also have a reef octopus on another tank. its really good so far.

i would choose the reef dynamic skimmer. i had great skimmate couple hours after plugging it in. and it got darker as it broke in

USC-fan · 03/14/2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huskysglare1

USC, can you point me to that article? i've been looking for test done on Cone vs Standard skimmers, but i can't find any. Can you give the URL?

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010...ture#section-3

Recirc NW is what I use on my tank and it is by far the best design. I plumb my overflow directly into the skimmer so it gets the dirtiest water.

TurboRobert · 03/14/2011, 08:41 PM

I bought my Euro Reef after my friend who owned a fish store swore by them. I got the RC which is what I recommend. He had like 10 different brands of skimmers and had them all going at one time to show people how they each work.

pmrossetti · 03/14/2011, 10:11 PM

there's an hour long vid on youtube on Reef Dynamics with the owner. very interesting.
It's from LA Fishguys channel. check it out

hamiltonguy · 03/14/2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

For what size tank?

75 gallons.

Hmm, I haven't looked at the Super Reef Octopus skimmers.

What should I look for when deciding between one skimmer or the other?

I was looking at the RO NW skimmers too, what's the take on those?

moondoggy4 · 03/15/2011, 12:02 AM

I had a ER RS 80 on my old 55 gallon tank and it took out chocolate syrup like skimmate. So a IN135 should be a good fit. The SRO skimmers are also good.

Waylander · 03/15/2011, 09:03 AM

I have both...and becketts. If you have a good design, the right volume matched to a good pump - bubble is bubbles. JMHO, of course.

ron86hd · 03/15/2011, 06:43 PM

All I can say is I LOVE my Reef Octo it Kicks BASS LOL

hamiltonguy · 03/20/2011, 07:14 PM

Lol, I'm gonna buy a RO just for that pun.

But anyway, I decided to go with this one:

http://www.goreef.com/Reef-Octopus-N...50-Gallon.html

What do you guys think?

hamiltonguy · 03/20/2011, 09:41 PM

Not be pushy but just looking for a final opinion before I go ahead and put the order in.

Johnny C · 03/20/2011, 10:34 PM

The NWB-150 is a great skimmer; I used one on my 57+30G system and it always pulled stuff out. The SRO line is definitely a little nicer (mainly in terms of the pump used) but if you are on a budget the NWB-150 should work just fine. HTH

03/13/2011, 02:29 PM	#1
hamiltonguy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 906	Euro Reef vs Reef Octopus Is one "better" than the other when it comes to skimming? Edit: Also, are there any retailers in Ontario that sell them? I don't mind spending money on a good skimmer, I'd rather get it locally then have to pay the same amount in shipping. __________________ Knowledge, the only thing that's cheap in this hobby. Current Tank Info: 75G, RO NW-150 Skimmer, MP40W, MP20, 48" 4x54W TEK light, Mag 9.5, TLF 150 Bio Pellet Reactor, JBJ ATO Last edited by hamiltonguy; 03/13/2011 at 02:38 PM.

03/13/2011, 10:06 PM	#5
dzfish17 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fresno,Ca. Posts: 2,545	I cant say anything about the euro-reef line but the sro skimmers are great. I just bought 2 from Reef Specialty and they had free shipping. __________________ 600g (96x36x46) FOWLR

03/14/2011, 08:44 AM	#8
t4zalews 65g Ritteri Tank Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 2,673	I had a ER RS-80 on my 65g and switched to a SRO XP1000sss, the octopus I feel gets more of the crude out, but the ER was a very good skimmer. the bubble blaster pumps on the SRO are way better than the sedras on the ER's. Both are good, but having used both..i think the SRO are better. __________________ - Taylor - 65g - Radion XR30 G3 Pro x2 - Deltec SCA 1351 - APEX - Tunze - Vortech

03/14/2011, 08:51 AM	#9
jdyer88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 434	I have a euro reef and I swear by them. Their name changed to Reef dynamics I think. __________________ just watchin the sun come up in my jeans, jean shirt, and jean jacket. Its a moustache kind of morning. When someone says its not about the money, its about one thing, the money. Enough about me, lets talk about what YOU think of me! Current Tank Info: 180g, 60g sump w/fuge, 3x250w mh

03/14/2011, 03:58 PM	#12
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	USC, can you point me to that article? i've been looking for test done on Cone vs Standard skimmers, but i can't find any. Can you give the URL? __________________ Since Jan 2008 Current system: 170G+50g Sump/Bio-Pellet Reactor. 2x400w Radium+2x110w VHO. 2 x HYDRO Magnum 8 + 1xMP60w (removed 2 x Koralia 4). SWC 300A Cone (had SWC 200 w/ Red Demon); it's AWESOME! BRS DOSER(Cal, Alk, and Mag). Current Tank Info: 170g+50g sump

03/13/2011, 03:16 PM	#2
karsseboom Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,183	i would say reef octopus without a doubt man...

03/13/2011, 05:31 PM	#3
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	For what size tank?

03/13/2011, 08:47 PM	#4
goofball310 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,002	Euro-Reef skimmers are great but are a little out dated. I'd personnal suggest the Super Reef Octopus and can be purchased locally for you at AQUAVALLEYdotCA. You can also find more local vendors at AQUARIACANADAdotCOM in their sponser section.

03/13/2011, 10:35 PM	#6
TurboRobert Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wall, NJ Posts: 70	I have had an rc135 for years. It works great. Best skimmer I have ever had.

03/14/2011, 08:57 AM	#10
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	yeah they're Reef Dynamics now. Good website,too. Don't use Sedras anymore.They use the Sunlight Supply pumps modified to meet higher standards. supposed to be dead silent. I have the old rs250 and love it. 30" tall.

03/14/2011, 04:17 PM	#13
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	You're right USC, i meant Euro Reef is out dated. __________________ Since Jan 2008 Current system: 170G+50g Sump/Bio-Pellet Reactor. 2x400w Radium+2x110w VHO. 2 x HYDRO Magnum 8 + 1xMP60w (removed 2 x Koralia 4). SWC 300A Cone (had SWC 200 w/ Red Demon); it's AWESOME! BRS DOSER(Cal, Alk, and Mag). Current Tank Info: 170g+50g sump

03/14/2011, 05:27 PM	#14
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	A nice thing about Euro Reef skimmers you can still get parts, you can talk with the guy who builds them, they are built in the US and they do not have 15 different versions changing every 6 months, true some of the Chinese built skimmer have come along way but it wasn't always like that.

03/14/2011, 05:44 PM	#15
DoubleM 10 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Steamwood, IL Posts: 1,432	i have a reef dynamics skimmer on my 55 FO and its a tank. i also have a reef octopus on another tank. its really good so far. i would choose the reef dynamic skimmer. i had great skimmate couple hours after plugging it in. and it got darker as it broke in __________________ Matt Lions, Groupers and Eels o my! Current Tank Info: Marineland 60Gal ReefReady cube, DIY led, Euroreef Skimmer Ins-80, Mag 9.5 return

03/14/2011, 08:41 PM	#17
TurboRobert Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wall, NJ Posts: 70	I bought my Euro Reef after my friend who owned a fish store swore by them. I got the RC which is what I recommend. He had like 10 different brands of skimmers and had them all going at one time to show people how they each work.

03/14/2011, 10:11 PM	#18
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	there's an hour long vid on youtube on Reef Dynamics with the owner. very interesting. It's from LA Fishguys channel. check it out

03/15/2011, 12:02 AM	#20
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I had a ER RS 80 on my old 55 gallon tank and it took out chocolate syrup like skimmate. So a IN135 should be a good fit. The SRO skimmers are also good.

03/15/2011, 09:03 AM	#21
Waylander Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Here...sometimes there Posts: 273	I have both...and becketts. If you have a good design, the right volume matched to a good pump - bubble is bubbles. JMHO, of course. __________________ Peace is our business... War is just a hobby. Current Tank Info: 110 planted, 75 & 125 Zoa, LPS, softies.

03/15/2011, 06:43 PM	#22
ron86hd Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Taylor MI Posts: 49	=) All I can say is I LOVE my Reef Octo it Kicks BASS LOL

03/20/2011, 07:14 PM	#23
hamiltonguy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 906	Lol, I'm gonna buy a RO just for that pun. But anyway, I decided to go with this one: http://www.goreef.com/Reef-Octopus-N...50-Gallon.html What do you guys think? __________________ Knowledge, the only thing that's cheap in this hobby. Current Tank Info: 75G, RO NW-150 Skimmer, MP40W, MP20, 48" 4x54W TEK light, Mag 9.5, TLF 150 Bio Pellet Reactor, JBJ ATO

03/20/2011, 09:41 PM	#24
hamiltonguy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 906	Not be pushy but just looking for a final opinion before I go ahead and put the order in. __________________ Knowledge, the only thing that's cheap in this hobby. Current Tank Info: 75G, RO NW-150 Skimmer, MP40W, MP20, 48" 4x54W TEK light, Mag 9.5, TLF 150 Bio Pellet Reactor, JBJ ATO

03/20/2011, 10:34 PM	#25
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	The NWB-150 is a great skimmer; I used one on my 57+30G system and it always pulled stuff out. The SRO line is definitely a little nicer (mainly in terms of the pump used) but if you are on a budget the NWB-150 should work just fine. HTH __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

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