Anyone try Octopus Space Saver skimmers?

[jaybfresh]

In my hunt to find the best 'performance-to-size' ratio in a skimmer, it seems like the Octo Space Savers might be a pretty good deal. Any try these? I'm looking at the 2000SSS that is rated for 200 gallons with a 10"x8" footprint.

Its a little more than I want to spend so I'm stalking the for sale forum in hopes of finding a used one, but still looking for any feedback on these little guys.

 

[talon4x4]

I don't know what you budget is but what about cone skimmers?? I just picked up the SWC Xtreme 160 for my 90gal mixed reef, medium bioload. This thing has a 9"x7" footprint and skims like a champ!!

http://saltwaterconnection.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

 

[jaybfresh]

I have been looking at the SWC160 cone but they are just on the fringe of being too small. I want to increase my feedings and want to oversize my skimmer to account for it. And SWC goes from the 160 cone to the 250 cone, which is way expensive and too powerful. Supposedly there used to be a 180 cone but that is being reworked

 

[talon4x4]

They have the SWC XTREME Cone Protein Skimmer Mini S at a price point between the 160 and 250.

 

[jaybfresh]

I did notice that, but "Mini" is a little misleading compared to the other cones, as it has a footprint of 10.5"x10.5". Thats pretty much the width of usable space in my sump, so it might be too tight to work with.

 

[jdoenumber2]

My swc 160 ships this week. Going in a 60 gallon cube w/ 20 gallon sump.

 

[pascal32]

Bermuda 5c is a very nice size skimmer in a small form factor. I can point you to some used for around 250 with a mag 12 or equivelant pump. I just put in a 3c and it's been rocking!

 

[jaybfresh]

Blurry, you got a PM!