The Reeflo Orca 200 skimmer - Page 2

JRaquatics · #26 12/18/2007, 11:52 PM

There is not a way to access the inside of the black base in the 200 & 250. The footprint does include the pump. The cup is made out of 8" acrylic and the body is made out of 7" acrylic. The cup is larger but only an inch.

Sorry guys, I won't be putting the skimmer on line till tomorrow night.

radone · #27 12/18/2007, 11:56 PM

wouldn't you want to be able to get into it?

Thanks for answering the questions
WooHoo it'll fit my space then

Oh yeah, how tall is the drain line?

JRaquatics · #28 12/19/2007, 12:04 AM

It really does not bother me that I can't access the base because I can always take a hose to it and flush out anything that is in there. I have the drain line 14" from the bottom of the pipe and 15" center.

mcliffy2 · #29 12/19/2007, 01:51 AM

What size tank are you using this on? I'm considering the Reeflos for a 225 display and am wondering if the 200 or 250 should be on my list...

JRaquatics · #30 12/19/2007, 08:34 AM

By the size of the thing my first assumption is that it can handle up to 500gals but I won't know for sure until it breaks in. For the cost the 250 is not much more but the 200 has some nice new features that to me seems well worth it.

Aquaticman74 · #31 12/19/2007, 11:49 AM

Quit procrastinating and hook it up....
And show lots of pics of the tank too.

Hopefully I'll be able to swing over there in two weeks. I'm bringing my frag shears too.

db_triggerfish · #32 12/19/2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally posted by JRaquatics

And all put together.

What a beast, looks well made too,very nice. Shows us pics when it is up and running. Please compare the noise to your other pumps, and let me know. Thanks,

mcliffy2 · #33 12/19/2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by JRaquatics
By the size of the thing my first assumption is that it can handle up to 500gals but I won't know for sure until it breaks in. For the cost the 250 is not much more but the 200 has some nice new features that to me seems well worth it.

The price difference of $400, doesnt seem small to me, if I am well under the size it can handle, and it has a few additional features, the 200 seems like a no brainer to me.

JRaquatics · #34 12/19/2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally posted by mcliffy2
The price difference of $400, doesnt seem small to me, if I am well under the size it can handle, and it has a few additional features, the 200 seems like a no brainer to me.

I agree $400 is alot but compared in size the 250 is a monster and also performs in that manner. Don't get me wrong the 200 is a beast in its own right. If this skimmer performs anything like the 250 it will devour the skimmer market. I will be putting it on line tonight.

Aquaticman74 · #35 12/19/2007, 03:13 PM

$400 is a drop in the bucket in this hobby.

dphins · #36 12/19/2007, 05:26 PM

For who?

Aquaticman74 · #37 12/19/2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally posted by dphins
For who?

For a guy that can afford to live in the west loop.

all in fun mcliffy2....

Engine 7 · #38 12/19/2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by JRaquatics
Refflo getting a mild vinegar bath to remove some of the production oils.

Real men use soap to clean their skimmers

I am so stupid

Aquaticman74 · #39 12/19/2007, 06:22 PM

LMAO... Is that for real Jeff?

JRaquatics · #40 12/19/2007, 07:14 PM

Engine 7 I truely love that shot. Infact I think of it whenever I even think of using soap to rinse out the skimmer.

jimdogg187 · #41 12/19/2007, 07:18 PM

That is too funny!!!

robs fish · #42 12/19/2007, 07:44 PM

Now thats a head of foam!!!

Engine 7 · #43 12/19/2007, 07:45 PM

Thats about 4 drops of dishsoap in an ATI Bubble Master 200. Bad idea. Thank God I didnt walk away.

chrissreef · #44 12/19/2007, 08:36 PM

2 pages and the only foam I saw was from a kitchen sink!

get it on your system! I want to see it in action since mine has to sit in a box for another month until my tank arrives. grrr.

jdogg2432 · #45 12/19/2007, 09:39 PM

Chrissreef-

I've got to wait another month for my tank to arrive also. Let's see some foam man!! You're killin me!!

JRaquatics · #46 12/19/2007, 10:56 PM

Well I have all the plumbing set up and glued.

Here is a shot of the skimmer stand without the doors on.

Closeup of the unit in the stand.

The plumbing behind the skimmer stand.

The return into the sump. You can also see my aquaC120 on the tank for the time being.

So any guesses on how many gallons of water this thing holds?

nyvp · #47 12/19/2007, 11:01 PM

what's the difference in size, looks and price between these and the new SPAZZ VOLCANO mini's?

JRaquatics · #48 12/19/2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally posted by nyvp
what's the difference in size, looks and price between these and the new SPAZZ VOLCANO mini's?

Not too sure cause I have never seen one. Can you PM me with the specs of the Volcano mini? The intro price is $849.99 for the Reeflo 200 at most of the retailers that sell them. I know you can get it cheaper at Reef Specialty right now with the grand opening special.

JRaquatics · #49 12/19/2007, 11:47 PM

Just added water...All I can say is HOLY SH**. This thing is AWSOME!!!!!

chrissreef · #50 12/20/2007, 12:00 AM

100% agree... reef-specialty is bar none the best service I've ever received.

pics pics pics! I want to see...