What reef octopus ? New to the hobby

toky916 · 01/09/2013, 05:32 AM

Hi I'm new to the sw and this forum had to ask before I buy I'm kinda lost ..
I have a 65gal display -25gal sump I would like to space but also get the best I can .
Super Reef Octopus 1000LSS or SRO-XP1000SSS or about the diablo 160xp
All 3 seem like good skimmers to me but not much info comparing them and what's the best

Drae · 01/09/2013, 08:34 AM

Look into vertex new omega 150, reef dynamics ins135, sea side aquatics cs1, or reef oc's that don't have the internal pump. The sss models aren't balanced that well and you could do better imho.

Dmoody · 01/09/2013, 08:43 AM

I have the exact same setup. Obviously you've done your research and decided on RO which is a great brand of skimmer. Everyone will have various comments or advice for a different brand but I will tell you I have the sx 160 and I'm blown away by the performance. Being in the hobby 14 yrs I've used different types of skimmers but I will never bash brands. The sx 160 is a solid choice with a good footprint for your size sump.

Sweatervest13 · 01/09/2013, 11:11 AM

I have the Reef Octopus Diablo 160 as well and LOVE IT. You would not be disappointed if you go that route. Sure, there are other brands that do just as well or even a little better, but they usually cost more too. With the RO's you can get some cool add on's like a skimmate locker and automatic neck cleaner as well. HTH's

toky916 · 01/09/2013, 01:35 PM

+ 2 for sx160

Can u guys kinda explain the differences also in those skimmers they look alike on the spec sheet that I can't my self a noobi tell apart

toky916 · 01/09/2013, 01:51 PM

To add I what some thing that could handle a mixed reef so Med-heavy bio load ..

Dmoody · 01/09/2013, 02:52 PM

honeslty they will all be around the same size. the LS and the SX are both rated for tank up to 160g. the SSS is rated for up to 125g. I see no difference between the LS and the SX besides the pumps. The SX runs a Italian made Sicce and the LS and SSS runs a bubble blaster pump. One other aspect to keep in mind: the SSS requires an optimal sump depth of 5.5 inches ( so be prepared to build a PVC stand to give it height in your sump. The diablo optimal depth is at 8.5-9 inches which i have mine sitting on the bottom of my sump with no stand and keep the water around 8.5 inches. It all depends on where you put them and what style your sump is.

toky916 · 01/09/2013, 03:57 PM

Yea i was looking at then SSS rated for 125 what something higher and its now LS and SX .

h2hiero · 01/09/2013, 06:31 PM

The bigger the better!

toky916 · 01/09/2013, 09:20 PM

So ok guys the 1000LSS and the diablo 160xp look like the same skimmer just different pumps 1000LSS has the Bubble blaster and diablo has the Italian pump
Also 1000lss more expensive diablo 160xp cheaper
I don't mind spending the few extra bucks but to all you experienced reefers what
One would you get !

brad_G · 01/09/2013, 10:01 PM

So what pump is better? The Italian or the blaster....

toky916 · 01/10/2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by brad_G

So what pump is better? The Italian or the blaster....

Well I'm not sure people say the bubble blaster is good its a few more bucks so I would expect it to skim like a champ

moondoggy4 · 01/14/2013, 12:47 AM

I would say they are both great pumps, I have two different versions of the Sicce pumps both are great.

01/09/2013, 05:32 AM	#1
toky916 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,794	What reef octopus ? New to the hobby Hi I'm new to the sw and this forum had to ask before I buy I'm kinda lost .. I have a 65gal display -25gal sump I would like to space but also get the best I can . Super Reef Octopus 1000LSS or SRO-XP1000SSS or about the diablo 160xp All 3 seem like good skimmers to me but not much info comparing them and what's the best

01/09/2013, 08:43 AM	#3
Dmoody Artillery Drill Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairbanks AK Posts: 841	I have the exact same setup. Obviously you've done your research and decided on RO which is a great brand of skimmer. Everyone will have various comments or advice for a different brand but I will tell you I have the sx 160 and I'm blown away by the performance. Being in the hobby 14 yrs I've used different types of skimmers but I will never bash brands. The sx 160 is a solid choice with a good footprint for your size sump. __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore Roosevelt Nuvo 38: Radion GEN 3 w/ Reeflink, MP10w ES, Tunze 9004, Tunze 3152, InTank media basket, Eheim 2000+, Custom stand

01/09/2013, 11:11 AM	#4
Sweatervest13 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Mitten Posts: 23	I have the Reef Octopus Diablo 160 as well and LOVE IT. You would not be disappointed if you go that route. Sure, there are other brands that do just as well or even a little better, but they usually cost more too. With the RO's you can get some cool add on's like a skimmate locker and automatic neck cleaner as well. HTH's __________________ 125g tank. 65g sump Current Tank Info: 125g DT, 65g Sump, Reef

01/09/2013, 02:52 PM	#7
Dmoody Artillery Drill Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairbanks AK Posts: 841	honeslty they will all be around the same size. the LS and the SX are both rated for tank up to 160g. the SSS is rated for up to 125g. I see no difference between the LS and the SX besides the pumps. The SX runs a Italian made Sicce and the LS and SSS runs a bubble blaster pump. One other aspect to keep in mind: the SSS requires an optimal sump depth of 5.5 inches ( so be prepared to build a PVC stand to give it height in your sump. The diablo optimal depth is at 8.5-9 inches which i have mine sitting on the bottom of my sump with no stand and keep the water around 8.5 inches. It all depends on where you put them and what style your sump is. __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore Roosevelt Nuvo 38: Radion GEN 3 w/ Reeflink, MP10w ES, Tunze 9004, Tunze 3152, InTank media basket, Eheim 2000+, Custom stand

01/09/2013, 08:34 AM	#2
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	Look into vertex new omega 150, reef dynamics ins135, sea side aquatics cs1, or reef oc's that don't have the internal pump. The sss models aren't balanced that well and you could do better imho.

01/09/2013, 01:35 PM	#5
toky916 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,794	+ 2 for sx160 Can u guys kinda explain the differences also in those skimmers they look alike on the spec sheet that I can't my self a noobi tell apart

01/09/2013, 01:51 PM	#6
toky916 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,794	To add I what some thing that could handle a mixed reef so Med-heavy bio load ..

01/09/2013, 03:57 PM	#8
toky916 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,794	Yea i was looking at then SSS rated for 125 what something higher and its now LS and SX .

01/09/2013, 06:31 PM	#9
h2hiero Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 63	The bigger the better!

01/09/2013, 09:20 PM	#10
toky916 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,794	So ok guys the 1000LSS and the diablo 160xp look like the same skimmer just different pumps 1000LSS has the Bubble blaster and diablo has the Italian pump Also 1000lss more expensive diablo 160xp cheaper I don't mind spending the few extra bucks but to all you experienced reefers what One would you get !

01/09/2013, 10:01 PM	#11
brad_G Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 193	So what pump is better? The Italian or the blaster....

01/14/2013, 12:47 AM	#13
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I would say they are both great pumps, I have two different versions of the Sicce pumps both are great.