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11-24-2008, 09:17 AM
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octo skimmer
Plan on setting up a 65 gallon tank with 25 gallon sump in the new year, and was wondering if anyone is useing an "Octopus Skimmer"?
As seen here:http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Protei...duct_info.html And here:http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Protei...duct_info.html If so, thoughts, comments, reviews? 
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11-24-2008, 09:24 AM
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I have the 150 and bought it from that exact link about 6 months ago. Dont expect to get the skimmer in the photo. Mine looked way different.
As for performance it seems to pull out some nice sludge. Never have to adjust it. Plug and play. The pump needs to be blown into to restart if the power turns off. Thats the only problem I have with it, but its very minor. Heres the best picture I have of the skimmer.... 
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11-24-2008, 02:33 PM
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I've got a recirc Octo and it's working great. Good value, great design, average construction. Mine was quite fragile when I got it, but no problems since.
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11-24-2008, 04:37 PM
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I would bet money that picture is from when the sump was brand new.
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11-24-2008, 04:38 PM
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Everyone takes pictures when they first start their tank.
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150 Gal system 3'x3' 400W M/H, Bekett skimmer, Dart return,1/4 HP Chiller 180 Gal Drop tank, LED lights, Bubble master 250 skimmer,Hammerhead on a closed loop, Speed wave return.
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11-24-2008, 04:38 PM
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vinegar is worked the best for me to disolve calcium deposits from the impellers and other submerged parts. .
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11-24-2008, 04:44 PM
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28g Nano Cube drilled with 13g sump in stock stand. Vertex IN80 Skimmer, Phosban 150 Reactor, Apex Controller, DIY LED with stock hood, dimmable Established March 2006
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11-24-2008, 05:06 PM
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hopeing to find the wide version though 36 x 24 x 17 Tall but havent found a vendor in Canada as off yet.
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