Reef Octo OCTX 160

Saltpete · 02/12/2012, 04:27 PM

I just bought a used one but did not come with any instructions or paperwork. Trying to find out how much water it needs to sit in. Any other useful info would help. If someone could steer me in the right direction its appreciated. So far I cant find much.

reeftivo · 02/12/2012, 06:49 PM

8"

Good skimmer

Many threads around on tweaks and mods.
You may not be able to use the search option yet since your posts are low right now, but others will chime in.

Happy reefing!

Tivo

tanksfishtank · 02/12/2012, 08:28 PM

I don't have that exact reef octopus, but my 2500 says it needs to be in 7-10" and I think that is there general rule with their skimmers.

nuch · 02/12/2012, 10:58 PM

the only bad thing about the octopus skimmers is that it lacks instructions. I have a 200 and i have mine sitting in 10" of water. mine has a min and a max line on the skimmer and at 10" its just above the min line.

scarface70706 · 02/13/2012, 12:04 AM

i own a xs160 and i have it sitting in 8'' of water. dont worry about not having the instructions because they suck.

tkeracer619 · 02/13/2012, 12:19 AM

I've made better instructions on bar napkins with crayons.

02/12/2012, 04:27 PM	#1
Saltpete Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palos Heights IL Posts: 35	Reef Octo OCTX 160 I just bought a used one but did not come with any instructions or paperwork. Trying to find out how much water it needs to sit in. Any other useful info would help. If someone could steer me in the right direction its appreciated. So far I cant find much.

02/12/2012, 06:49 PM	#2
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	8" Good skimmer Many threads around on tweaks and mods. You may not be able to use the search option yet since your posts are low right now, but others will chime in. Happy reefing! Tivo __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

02/13/2012, 12:19 AM	#6
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I've made better instructions on bar napkins with crayons. __________________ 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.

02/12/2012, 08:28 PM	#3
tanksfishtank Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bettendorf, IA Posts: 335	I don't have that exact reef octopus, but my 2500 says it needs to be in 7-10" and I think that is there general rule with their skimmers.

02/12/2012, 10:58 PM	#4
nuch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New York Posts: 76	the only bad thing about the octopus skimmers is that it lacks instructions. I have a 200 and i have mine sitting in 10" of water. mine has a min and a max line on the skimmer and at 10" its just above the min line.

02/13/2012, 12:04 AM	#5
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	i own a xs160 and i have it sitting in 8'' of water. dont worry about not having the instructions because they suck.