New Reef Octupus Skimmer Thread (Pacific Coast Imports)

[sherm71tank]

Thanks Eagles. I May give that a shot. It is running pretty good right now. Its making a nice frothy head with the valve all the way open. I got a new camera, the Konica Dimage Z6 so I'll be playing with that tonight and I'll try some pics.

 

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

sherm........pics?

 

[sherm71tank]

We were without power today so it has only been running for a few hours but still making nice shaving cream foam.

 

[dhnguyen]

Looks like these Octopus skimmers are good skimmers then

 

[Roland Jacques]

Very nice.

 

[nikonosis]

im gonna be buying one of the 200 needle wheels!

 

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

yeah, i'd say restrict the air intake just a little and get a little bit more of a dry/thick/dark skimmate

 

[sherm71tank]

I let go overnight wide open. The cup filled with light tea colored skimmate. I just restricted the airflow a tiny bit. The tank ORP is also running 30-40 points higher than with my NW skimmer. Was staying around 370 and now its at 418.

 

[dhnguyen]

Oh man oh man I wish I had a bigger tank to use that.

Are you getting rid of this yourself or...
Any reasons why? Just curious.

D.

 

[sherm71tank]

thats the one with 2 of the 35 watt Resun recirc pumps on it?

 

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6687555#post6687555 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kurty
Would anybody be interested on (1) RNW 200.600. reef octopus recirc skimmer (24" tall with 7.87" diameter tube) for less than $300.

Your talking about this aren't you?
http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/itemdetail.asp?itemid=PS-CVOCT-NW-200

$300 for a $189 skimmer is a bit much don't ya think?

 

[dhnguyen]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6688642#post6688642 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nikonosis
Your talking about this aren't you?
http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/itemdetail.asp?itemid=PS-CVOCT-NW-200

$300 for a $189 skimmer is a bit much don't ya think?

No I think he's referring to the recirculation model of that skimmer

http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/itemdetail.asp?itemid=PS-PCRPS-2000

 

[sherm71tank]

Less than $300.00 like $275.00 delivered? + shipping? Stop messing with my mind!

 

[sherm71tank]

Sounds like a great deal but also is why the last Octopus thread was closed.

 

[Psionicdragon]

The last thread was closed because of mudslinging and ya, shouldn't be posting that there because the Moderator already said it in the last thread to not do it.


http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=729513&perpage=25&pagenumber=7

Page 7, post 10 by Moderator Geo

 

[Psionicdragon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6688733#post6688733 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dhnguyen
No I think he's referring to the recirculation model of that skimmer

http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/itemdetail.asp?itemid=PS-PCRPS-2000

This is actually a great deal. It comes with the gate valve modification, a drainage, and it has already been modified for RC.

I would rather pay 300 bucks and shipping for that over:

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=ER1615
which is $838

 

[nikonosis]

Wouldn't this be the skimmer you are talking about?

http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/itemdetail.asp?itemid=PS-PCRPS-2000

 

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6701466#post6701466 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kurty

If thats it, why isn't it sold in any stores?

 

[drock59]

http://www.advanced-aquarium.com/

That LFS has them. Cheaper than custom aquatics I think. GIve Ryan a call and Im sure he will ship.

 

[condair]

2 weeks ago i replace an Aqua C 180 on my 240, i know, too small, long story. I got the 3000 model and it is sweet. Its quieter, uses less Kw and has raised to ORP from 290 (Aqua C) to 360. the 3000 is an amazing deal for the money. I ended up cutting the bottom waste drain off and drilling and attaching it to the side. this allowed it to fit under my tank when removing the cup.
Sweet skimmer with tons of tiny tiny bubbles.

Sean