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DARK
02-04-2008, 04:31 PM
Just thought I'd give everyone a heads up on what looks like a great skimmer...

It's VERY well manufactured and easy to disassemble, including the 2 part bubble plate, allowing for easy cleanup of the unit. The foam that it produces looks like shaving cream, really dense small bubbles and when the unit is turned off the foam does not dissipate. I saw this on a unit that was already running, mine is still breaking in but producing a good head so far.

Cant really hear the CoralVue running because of the air manifold that was supplied with the unit. This alone is a great feature.

http://www.oceansaquariums.com/images/CV-OPS-250.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j51/DARKREEFTANK/cv1.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j51/DARKREEFTANK/cv2.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j51/DARKREEFTANK/cv3.jpg
DARK
02-04-2008, 11:00 PM
WOW this skimmer is starting to produce some nice skimmate after only a few hours!

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j51/DARKREEFTANK/DSC04604.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j51/DARKREEFTANK/DSC04608.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j51/DARKREEFTANK/DSC04610.jpg
skylord
02-04-2008, 11:37 PM
This is the new line that is replacing/replaced the ASM skimmers. Is this made with light plastic or is it a heavier Acrylic?

Scott
WuHT
02-09-2008, 12:44 AM
Looks good to me

Where would I obtain the octopus skimmer line in BC?
vazgor
02-09-2008, 02:11 AM
can you pm me a place to buy it from
DARK
02-09-2008, 12:17 PM
Ask your LFS to contact CoralVue at

Vue Technology LLC

Phone: (985)781-9078
Toll Free: (866) 277-9078
Fax: (985)781-9081


So far I'm really impressed with this unit, it pulls a lot more from the water column then my ASM G-6 and its easy to adjust between wet/dry skimming.
DARK
02-12-2008, 02:48 PM
The CoralVue Reef Octopus is working really well. I got it dial in so that it produces about 4 inchs of nice rich dark foam. Had to move it to another sump because of micro bubbles... its easier to see and clean the collection cup this way.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j51/DARKREEFTANK/DSC04612.jpg
DARK
02-18-2008, 02:45 PM
You can now order this skimmer or other Reef Octopus products from



http://www.cncmarinesupply.com
reef
02-23-2008, 10:26 AM
They are not cheap for copies, might as well get the real thing for almost the same price,