Octopus 200 vs. SWC 180

[dixiedog]

Looking at a skimmer for a 90 gallon + 40b (probably) sump w/heavy bioload. I think I've narrowed it down to these two.

http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus-extreme-200-br-protein-skimmer-br-by-coralvue-2200.html


http://www.saltwaterconnection.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=149


Any and all input welcome.

 

[edsreef]

Either would be fine. Do you have a fuge w/Chaeto? I have a nearly identical sized system and feel that my fuge w/chaeto helps out a lot! I think the load per gallon ratings with SWC and Octo are pretty accurate so I chose the SWC Cone 160. I think it could also work well for you especially if you have chaeto.

 

[Takitaj]

I can't speak of the SWC but if you're thinking of the Octo 200 you might want to consider the new sx200 for about the same money...

http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus-extremebr-sx-200-protein-skimmer-brby-coralvue-3147.html

It has the same footprint, better pump (new psk-1000 rather than the psk-2500), a gate valve on the output and a better neck design IMO. I just got one and I'm very happy with it.

Good luck in whatever you choose. Getting new stuff is great :beer:

 

[dixiedog]

I can't speak of the SWC but if you're thinking of the Octo 200 you might want to consider the new sx200 for about the same money...

http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus-extremebr-sx-200-protein-skimmer-brby-coralvue-3147.html

It has the same footprint, better pump (new psk-1000 rather than the psk-2500), a gate valve on the output and a better neck design IMO. I just got one and I'm very happy with it.

Good luck in whatever you choose. Getting new stuff is great :beer:

Gotcha. I guess this boils down to a SWC vs. Octopus question, and which of which would be best for a 90, owned by someone who believes in over skimming.

 

[Takitaj]

Do you have any size restrictions? The SWC looks like it would fit into a much smaller space but it comes with the psk-2500 pump.

 

[geaux xman]

how about the SRO3000int? i just got one with a 15% off for 340. the pump is a waterblaster HY-3000.

 

[reefsurfing]

I was considering both of these but I decided for around the same price I can wait a month maybe two and grab the new ATI powercone!

The SRO octo would be my second choice

 

[MammothReefer]

I've pretty much got the same setup, and just went with a SRO Cone 2000 w/the bubble blaster pump. No review yet it shows up on monday. I'm replacing my older Octopus 200 which works great but I felt like trying something new.

(my setup is a heavy stocked 65 (3x2x18) with a 40 breeder for a sump.)

 

[clayspst]

the octo is amazing

 

[jeffreylam1132]

how about the SRO3000int? i just got one with a 15% off for 340. the pump is a waterblaster HY-3000.

Mind telling me where I can get that deal?

 

[Jhockey]

Probably a black Friday cyber Monday deal.

 

[geaux xman]

Mind telling me where I can get that deal?

yeah, i got it on Nov.30th on the black friday special from socalitropicaloutlet

Any online stores with a 10% off?

 

[Jhockey]

Wish I would known, I would have picked up a SRO5000EXT.