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

[mcbaes72]

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!

So, how would the noise level on the Bubble Blaster pump compare to the Red Dragon I bought from you for the Alpha 200? I'm assuming since it was previously running on one of your tanks, you'd know if it's more quiet. TIA.

 

[Jeremy B.]

The Red Dragon is dead silent. There is a little drone coming off of the Bubble Blaster, but nothing major. It's not as quiet as the Red Dragon, but it's also not as expensive either.

 

[cobbobby]

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.

Thanks Jeremy, so the air pull decreases in lower water.

 

[Jeremy B.]

Yes, that is my experience. That makes sense to me from a physics stand point though.

 

[mcbaes72]

The Red Dragon is dead silent. There is a little drone coming off of the Bubble Blaster, but nothing major. It's not as quiet as the Red Dragon, but it's also not as expensive either.

That's good to know. For those that were wondering why I asked, I was on the list to pre-order the XP2000 and bailed out last minute for the Alpha 200. Tank is in living room, so noise was a big factor in my decision-making when shopping for a skimmer.

 

[perisse]

Jeremy, is the base smaller than the Alpha 170 ? Can you update the specs of the base of both by directly measuring them? The problem is I have only 8.5' tight.

 

[PowermanKW]

Interesting. My Sicce is not silent. Then again I would not say my Red Dragon was either. I mean there was a little noise. The Sicce though... well it's a pump. I replaced a Mag with a Ehiem and the Mag was quieter. Guess I can't win.

It will be very interesting how these pumps hold up. Seems Octo has a lot of potential. Don't quite understand why they wanted to cram so much air through such a small body.

 

[Jeremy B.]

I will get a measurement in the morning and post back here.

 

[Jeremy B.]

The base of the Alpha 170 is 8 3/4", and the XP2000 is 7 7/8" in diameter. Below is a photo of both bases.

 

[OC CJ]

Jeremy, any update and pics of the octo? Been waiting for your review since I'm interested in this skimmer.

 

[Jeremy B.]

I don't have any updated pics right now, I apologize. It's working as advertised. The numbers I posted a week or two ago are still holding the same however, that's the only difference I can see from what is advertised. Good skimmer, for a decent price!

 

[gkpucks]

is cone xp2000 skimmer to small for 125g with medium bi-load? thanks

 

[Big_D]

is cone xp2000 skimmer to small for 125g with medium bi-load? thanks

Actually, it'd most likely be a good fit on a system that size.




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[Jeremy B.]

I think that would almost be a perfect fit on a system that size.

 

[Jared J]

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.

That looks great. Manufacturers specs on the bubble blaster is 85 scfh of air at 50 watts.

 

[Buganddoug]

Interesting. My Sicce is not silent. Then again I would not say my Red Dragon was either. I mean there was a little noise. The Sicce though... well it's a pump. I replaced a Mag with a Ehiem and the Mag was quieter. Guess I can't win.

It will be very interesting how these pumps hold up. Seems Octo has a lot of potential. Don't quite understand why they wanted to cram so much air through such a small body.

My Sicce pump is super silent and I have two of them.

 

[Jared J]

I like this skimmer but it may be too much for my 40g breeder with a 30g sump.

 

[Jeremy B.]

I think I would go smaller, this would definitely be overkill! Check out an Octopus Extreme 160 or Vertex IN80.

 

[Jared J]

I'm trying to pick up a Vertex 100 from PA but they are sold out......

 

[Jeremy B.]

We have more on the way right now. If you want to pre-order we can still offer the October special for you.