New Reef Octupus Skimmer Thread (Pacific Coast Imports) - Page 30

anin · #**726** 10/07/2006, 07:49 AM

thx reef!

Ok so now i have to figure out what pump to order and also a ball vavle from marinedepot. One more question, how many inches is needed to take the cup off? I am only limited to 26" in my cabinet. Thanks
Anin

deds · #**727** 10/07/2006, 08:29 AM

seem they have make a bigger version with 4 pump and slightly bigger neck

drives300 · #**728** 10/07/2006, 08:47 AM

I just set my RO nw-150 up 4 days ago on my new 90 and I am very impressed so far. I already had to empty my collection cup and it had tea colored skimmate that stunk to hell.( I am cycling w/ live rock). I had an aqua-c and berlin before this one and I think I like my NW 150 better. I set the water leveel initially and havent had to change it since. Not bad for the first week of the skimmer. I do hear a slight hum from my pump but it is no louder than any other skimmer I have had. Overall a great product.

toastman · #**729** 10/07/2006, 09:08 AM

Hey guys, I was just reading some of your input about Marine Solutions, I live about 10 minutes away from them, and they are some of the best people you can deal with, I am sure you will get your skimmers when they come in, from what I understand they will all be in on Oct 11th, Joe and the guys up there are straight shooters, they stock their own stuff, you should see the boxes of skimmers stacked 4 or 5 wide and at least 10' tall, unbelievable inventory. I have the 200 and love it, I didnt break it in with vinegar and within 3 days I was getting nice dark skimmate. So hang in there on the waiting thing for yours, I am sure when you order something online the payment is automatically just deducted and processed, its not a human decision....dont worry they will not dissapear on you, they are a real business with a retail store..........just an FYI

Roland Jacques · #**730** 10/07/2006, 09:21 AM

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Originally posted by deds
seem they have make a bigger version with 4 pump and slightly bigger neck

Now your talking. Where did you find that photo?

theduckster · #**731** 10/07/2006, 09:45 AM

looks like it came from here http://www.proteinskimmer.com.cn/c/cn/product.asp

theduckster · #**732** 10/07/2006, 09:52 AM

here is a real skimmer
http://www.proteinskimmer.com.cn/c/c...tID=2112&user=

theduckster · #**733** 10/07/2006, 12:51 PM

just figured out how to post pics

i sure hope they put a drain on this model

Motohead · #**734** 10/07/2006, 01:16 PM

By the cost of that skimmer alone i would sure hope it comes with the model as well =) because if you have a need for a skimmer that big then you best have a extra set of hands helping you do some of the work.

RichConley · #**735** 10/07/2006, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by deds
seem they have make a bigger version with 4 pump and slightly bigger neck

MUch much better, but its neck is STILL too small.

With 4 tricked out OTP 3000s, I think I could use my NW200 AS A NECK.

Andrew · #**736** 10/07/2006, 03:40 PM

Dang, That skimmer is sweet.

hdtvguy · #**737** 10/07/2006, 04:48 PM

This is from 3 days worth of skimming. I run ozone and run wet but this thing pulls out a ton of stuff!

That is a 5gallon water jug!

http://www.dropshots.com/photos/1907...007/165639.jpg

http://www.dropshots.com/photos/1907...007/165653.jpg

anin · #**738** 10/07/2006, 04:53 PM

Could someone please show me a pic of how a rps1000 or 2000 is ran next to the sump (externally) I am still a bit confused how it would work, I would like to see how its done so can i plan on making my 10g aga sump. Thanks in advance.
Anin

Roland Jacques · #**739** 10/07/2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally posted by hdtvguy
This is from 3 days worth of skimming. I run ozone and run wet but this thing pulls out a ton of stuff!

That is a 5gallon water jug!

WOW that a ton of skimmate what skimmer did you have before???? what is in your tank, photos?

nebraskareef · #**740** 10/07/2006, 05:02 PM

Anin, this isn't the best photo, but it's all I've got at the moment. You can see the feed line with the ball valve on the right. You've got your output valve on the left, there is pvc that routes the water back into the sump. This was just setup like this for testing, I actually have my skimmer on a cabinet next to the tank at this time.

Hope the picture explains enough, if not, I'm sure one of the other guys will be more than happy to explain further.

Daniel

deds · #**741** 10/07/2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally posted by RichConley
MUch much better, but its neck is STILL too small.

With 4 tricked out OTP 3000s, I think I could use my NW200 AS A NECK.

changing the neck is probably too risky, extending is much easier but how much improvement do we expect?

DRC69 · #**742** 10/07/2006, 08:34 PM

Bump love this skimmer.

hdtvguy · #**743** 10/07/2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally posted by Roland Jacques
WOW that a ton of skimmate what skimmer did you have before???? what is in your tank, photos?

Yep the thing rocks it out does my dual Beckett! I was running 2 mak 4's on that thing never got that much skimmate in so short of time. I had dumped out the 5 gallon jug which was half full once before this picture was taken believe it or not!

Here is a link to the video of my tank.

http://www.dropshots.com/hdtvguy

anin · #**744** 10/07/2006, 10:17 PM

thanks nebraskareef, yes that did help out a lot!!

evilsike · #**745** 10/07/2006, 10:40 PM

I am interested on how this is being run externally. I currently run Aqua C EV120 ouside my 10g sump. The pump is submerged and run through a flex pipe then goes to the skimmer. the water from skimmer drains back to the sump.

with this skimmer, do you need 2 pumps? the picture has a black box attached to the skimmer .is this pump #2?

or do you guys need to drill a hole on the 10g sump?

thank in advance. I really appreciate the help.
>=]

dandy7200 · #**746** 10/07/2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally posted by RichConley
MUch much better, but its neck is STILL too small.

With 4 tricked out OTP 3000s, I think I could use my NW200 AS A NECK.

I think thats what they have. Specs say 400mm = 15 3/4" body and neck looks to be about 1/2 ? It is more that 1/3 for sure. I wonder if they used up all of there 8" stock to make necks for these and the nw200's are backordered???

If they get these on the market soon it is sure going to put a hurtin on some German skimmer sales....

dandy7200 · #**747** 10/07/2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally posted by deds
seem they have make a bigger version with 4 pump and slightly bigger neck

Whats the valve at 5 o'clock for?

deds · #**748** 10/08/2006, 03:26 AM

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Originally posted by dandy7200
Whats the valve at 5 o'clock for?

drain??

hdtvguy · #**749** 10/08/2006, 09:52 AM

Yep mine has the same drain!

nebraskareef · #**750** 10/08/2006, 10:38 AM

With a skimmer that big, I would hope it would have a drain for that little bit of water. That little bit of water can weigh a ton on something that big I'd imagine!