Octopus XP-2000 Cone Skimmer In Stock (Immediate Shipping!)

[Jeremy B.]

We have received our first shipment of the Reef Octopus XP-2000 Cone Skimmer. These are in stock and available to ship immediately. If you have pre-ordered from another place, why wait? We can ship immediately!

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...n=PROD&Product_Code=CV-XP-2000&Category_Code=

 

[cobbobby]

Is that picture the actual model or do they look different? Have you hooked one up yet?

 

[Jeremy B.]

I'm getting ready to hook one up right now. These are white with the red graphic on the cone body. The actual photo is the prototype unit.

Thanks,
Jeremy

 

[cobbobby]

So what kind of wattage and air do they really pull : )

 

[jdrabek]

Also interested in some performance numbers, build quality, etc. before making a decision.

 

[hansonfam]

Jeremy

If possible can you give me the actual base diameter, i know the footprint which is not a problem. I only have a limited space to get the skimmer into my sump between the stand and sump.
I know coralvue says it is a 8 inch diameter but iit for example 8 and 1/2 inches.
Any info would be great

Thanks

 

[bryman]

I am interested in this skimmer, but some real-life pics or even better a video would help to seal the deal. Thanks!

 

[cobbobby]

Jeremy, did you ever hook one up?

 

[Jeremy B.]

I do have one running now. So far, so good, it is doing exactly what it is supposed to do. I haven't had a chance to dial it in yet obviously, but it's only been running for a few hours now.

 

[cobbobby]

50scfh at 30w. Pretty impressive. No start up issues? Is it pretty quiet?
Thanks!

 

[Jeremy B.]

So far the numbers looks like this:

Air Draw: 1140 LPH = 40scfh
Power Consumption: 30w
Power Factor: .37

These readings are at 8.5" sump depth.

 

[Jeremy B.]

50scfh at 30w. Pretty impressive. No start up issues? Is it pretty quiet?
Thanks!

I have it out in our warehouse livestock area now, which is not actually a "low noise" area. I'll get it into my office tank and see how it sounds.

 

[cobbobby]

Thanks man!

 

[maddog2002]

What is footprint for this?

 

[Big_D]

The numbers sound good... I'd be interested in the noise level as well.

I guess they couldn't get the curve down on that decal...




D

 

[Jeremy B.]

One thing to keep in mind is that this not a very big skimmer, and just like all other cones the reaction chamber is as well small. Having said that, it does seem to work very well. I would compare the skimmer in size to the ATB 840 / Small, with just as good performance for a heck of a lot less money. I have it running next to an Alpha 170 now, and it's doing a pretty good job for it's size. It's pulling less than the 170, but it's also a lot smaller than the 170 too.

I'll get it running in the office today and report back on noise level. So far I can say that 8.5" is probably too deep to run this skimmer from what I am finding, or it is going to the maximum depth to run it at. I have to run the gate valve wide open at 8.5". I will try it in my office around 7.5" - 8".

Jeremy

 

[Jeremy B.]

double post

 

[Jeremy B.]

Noise Level

The pump is not silent. It definitely has a drone to it, however it's minimal, and other equipment on your system would most likely be louder and you wouldn't notice this. It's definitely much quieter than a Sicce pump!

 

[cobbobby]

Every sicce pump is different Jeremy : ) As for it being similar to the atb small.....well it is the atb small, body anyhow. I wonder if it will pull the 50scfh in 6" water. Thanks for the info, looks nice! (besides that giant red decal)

 

[Jeremy B.]

True, every Sicce is different!

At 7" and 7.5", and 8" the skimmer is pulling between 960LPH and 1090LPH. The water level is easier to adjust between 7" and 8" though.