New Reef Octupus Skimmer Thread (Pacific Coast Imports) - Page 9

tm613 · #**201** 08/15/2006, 07:52 AM

the one with 2 Resun 3 pumps is actually rated for a smaller tank than the one OTP3000 model available now

Jabbajaw · #**202** 08/15/2006, 08:52 AM

I got my NW-150 running with vinegar last night for cleaning but I was having a problem with the pump. It was barely pushing any water in the cylinder so on a whim i blew into the venturi tube and low and behold it kicked in? I redid all the connections and checked the o-rings but with the same result. I have to blow in the darn thing every time I turn it on. Anyone know of anything i can try or is it defective?

RichConley · #**203** 08/15/2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally posted by nemo g
dunno who makes them but they are dubbed "resun king 3" pumps.

The resun king pumps are made in korea, and theyre either the same pump as teh sedra or GenX, I can't remember which. Theyre not bad... a little loud though.

Roland Jacques · #**204** 08/15/2006, 09:16 AM

Wow, I hope that’s not the total line up. No $200 8" body skimmers anymore.

The 16" big boy DNW400 looks like a real good value at $800.

actually its a awesome price for that big of a skimmer.

Im not sure about the others. They still look like the have a restrictive 90 on the output.

More expensive on the in sump models and noisier pumps.

I say get the nw-200 for $200 while you can.

RichConley · #**205** 08/15/2006, 09:27 AM

Roland, it looks like theyre all more expensive on that site, even the ones that are readily available. I think that site is just expensive. Wait till Marine Solutions gets them.

Robert Patterso · #**206** 08/15/2006, 09:38 AM

Just ordered the 200nw from M.S. with mod. kit. Can't hardly wait, been needing a new skimmer for a long time.

Roland Jacques · #**207** 08/15/2006, 09:49 AM

Rich, those are aussie dollars. I assume that nG conversion rate is acurate $475 Aus.=$350 US ($1.36= $1.00 US). Thier prices are right in line with our retail online prices.
DNW -200 is $400 US
DNW-150 is $300 US

koga57 · #**208** 08/15/2006, 12:17 PM

Just ordered a Gen X pump to replace the original on the NW110. I'll post results in a few days.

The NW110 pump, IMO, is not powerful enough.

DAvid

dandy7200 · #**209** 08/15/2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by FinsReef
Neck size on the A200-1260 is 4.5", on the A250-2x1260 it is 5.75".

Have not heard back from Deltec yet.

longreef · #**210** 08/15/2006, 05:57 PM

Jabbajaw, I have same problem after cleaning with vinegar. I called Aquacave they said it could be defectived and they are sending me another one.

djc1026 · #**211** 08/15/2006, 06:29 PM

What's the difference between the Pacific Coast line of skimmers and the RO's?

Dave

clkwrk · #**212** 08/15/2006, 06:53 PM

Well finally did it . I got my RPS-3000 .

I am impressed so far . I have seen the very fist ones and if you go all the way back in this thread you will see I dis them really hard ..Mainly about contruction actuall all construction.

It still no where near H&S,Deltec or ER quality but its a hell of alot better now than it once was. All seams are perfect ,no over gluing no leaning parts. better machined pieces and packaging was awesome .

ghever · #**213** 08/15/2006, 06:59 PM

guys www.reeftanksupply.com is under new ownership and will be having 10% off sale soon... stay tuned....

My needlewheel 3000 has been doing just fine, of course I have it running on a 30gal make shift tank as I get my 180 going...

clkwrk, I am gonna try and get my 180 to look like yours...

G

Zackb911 · #**214** 08/15/2006, 07:06 PM

I just ordered a NW-150 today I cant wait to get it! I wish this tread was a little more concise its gotten HUGE!! I'm curious about modding it but I'm not sure If I want to spend 3 hours reading through all the posts

Covey · #**215** 08/15/2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by nemo g
during the tons of research ive done on skimmers over the past week i came across a new iteration of reef octopus', and im not sure if anyone has seen them yet.

all the mods people have been talking about to get that beast of a skimmer more air wont be necessary:

here is the vendor

btw, they are going for over $350 us dollars over in australia ($475 australian beans)

Those are the old ones. Coralvue had the reef octopus up on there website as "coming soon" for over a year. They were going to start selling them with the Resun's but it ended up using the Haelia pumps.

I wonder if any of our Aussie member own one of the $800 4 pump octos. That would be a beast!

Roland Jacques · #**216** 08/15/2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally posted by Zackb911
I just ordered a NW-150 today I cant wait to get it! I wish this tread was a little more concise its gotten HUGE!! I'm curious about modding it but I'm not sure If I want to spend 3 hours reading through all the posts

you mean something like a dedicated "Octopus skimmer mod only" thead

ive over doubled the air flow with the mods on my NW-200 down side i also double the water flow. it now pumping 500GPH though the skimmer now i have to recirc mod it. to get my flow tru back down were i want it.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=898776

Roland Jacques · #**217** 08/15/2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by djc1026
What's the difference between the Pacific Coast line of skimmers and the RO's?

Dave

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and $$$$$$$$$$$ and a sticker. and where they ship from

Roland Jacques · #**218** 08/15/2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by koga57
Just ordered a Gen X pump to replace the original on the NW110. I'll post results in a few days.

The NW110 pump, IMO, is not powerful enough.

DAvid

your going to have to post photos how you put it on. it not going to be easy. are you plaining on replacing the union?

clkwrk · #**219** 08/15/2006, 07:55 PM

So far so good although my air meter says my pump draws the same amount as my sedra 5000 on my g-3 and old er 8-2. I am getting between 12-14 schf

Roland Jacques · #**220** 08/15/2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally posted by clkwrk
So far so good although my air meter says my pump draws the same amount as my sedra 5000 on my g-3 and old er 8-2. I am getting between 12-14 schf

i got mine doing just over 20 SCFH . with some easy mods and one not so easy mod.
what model flow meter are you using?

clkwrk · #**221** 08/15/2006, 08:18 PM

RMA-6-ssv..........But why should I have to mod it out the box? I have an H&S a200-1260 that needed absolutley no modifications at all and performs like a beast.

What was the not so easy mod?

clkwrk · #**222** 08/15/2006, 08:21 PM

BTW I am sad to say it won't fit in my sump like the H&S .So I got to figure out if I can trust it not to leak or overflow the cup . I don't like the drain as it would keep one from cleaning their cup and I always get the best skimmate with a clean cup.

fishfeeder · #**223** 08/15/2006, 08:57 PM

I am in the process of setting up a 240 gallon tank w/ a 75 gallon sump! Right now I am just setting this up and buying the equipment for it.

I am looking for a skimmer for this setup...I need some advice on these skimmers and do you think they would be sufficient for my setup?

Pacifc Coast RPS-3000 Recirculating ]

or

Pacific Coast PS-3000 needle wheel

thanx,

Jay

J4Life · #**224** 08/15/2006, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fishfeeder
I am in the process of setting up a 240 gallon tank w/ a 75 gallon sump! Right now I am just setting this up and buying the equipment for it.

I am looking for a skimmer for this setup...I need some advice on these skimmers and do you think they would be sufficient for my setup?

Pacifc Coast RPS-3000 Recirculating ]

or

Pacific Coast PS-3000 needle wheel

thanx,

Jay

Personally I would use this one if it were me:

Octopus NW-200 Skimmer

I just bought one for my 75 gallon but in the near future it will be used on a 225 gallon with a 75 gallon sump. I think it will be plenty of skimmer for that sized tank.

Just me opinion though. Nothing factual as of yet.

fishfeeder · #**225** 08/15/2006, 10:04 PM

or this one?

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