is this skimmer any good

[asmodeus]

i'm looking at this skimmer, has anyone else tried this.

 

[jordan2871]

who makes it?

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

is that a recirc. ? dimensions? pump?

 

[ScottyDon't]

here's a huge thread all about them http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=749634

 

[tangwang]

I've not heard very positive things about them, from a few people who had "test" units.....





Matt

 

[dhnguyen]

You're kidding right? I've heard nothing but good stuff about this skimmer from people do own them.

D.

 

[asmodeus]

Sorry people its a Octopus 3000

RPS-3000 Recirculating Protein Skimmer with Needle wheel impeller. 7.8" Diameter 29.64" High for aquariums up to 400.
Footprint 9" x 21"

 

[Pyrrhus]

Haven't used a 3000 personally, I do have an RPS-2000 and am very happy with the performance, and the ease of use. much easier to dial in than other skimmers I've used

 

[tangwang]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7043058#post7043058 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dhnguyen
You're kidding right? I've heard nothing but good stuff about this skimmer from people do own them.

D.

No, I'm not kidding.... Personally, I've never used this particualr skimmer, but the people around here that have didn't speak highly of it. Just another Taiwan knock- off job......




Matt

 

[asmodeus]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7043963#post7043963 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pyrrhus
Haven't used a 3000 personally, I do have an RPS-2000 and am very happy with the performance, and the ease of use. much easier to dial in than other skimmers I've used

Skip how do you like the ball valve on it hard to dial in and have you added the mini gate valve for the air.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pr...SPlastic&category_name=15615&product_id=15616

 

[Pyrrhus]

I run mine like a Deltec, I set the water level once and use an airtap to control the skimmate when necessary, very consistent skimmer, well built, good materials, good skimmate production.

Pumps are OR clones, supposedly from the same factory. (Hailea)

when removing the cup the drain line bumps the union, not a big deal unless you have limited space in the cabinet.

PVC is metric, the newer models come with enough metric PVC and fittings to plumb it in most situations.

On the RPS-2000 that I have, after restart the air must be primed by blowing in the air intake tube, I believe this is an issue with the pumps having cooling channels through the motor. not the venturi or O-ring as some would have you believe. This is only an issue with the RPS-2000.

Oh yeah, just for the sake of full disclosure, I work for a store that sells these skimmers.

 

[dhnguyen]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7044023#post7044023 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tangwang
No, I'm not kidding.... Personally, I've never used this particualr skimmer, but the people around here that have didn't speak highly of it. Just another Taiwan knock- off job......




Matt

It is a Chinese made skimmer but why would that alone make it not a decent skimmer?

What did people say about this skimmer and why they didn't like it?


D.

 

[asmodeus]

please lets not get this thread turning in ot another bash.

thanks