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11/07/2007, 09:39 AM
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Octopus Recirc Nw 110 review
Anybody have one of these im thinking of getting one for my 50 gal. system. But i wanted to hear if anybody has had any experiences with it.
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11/07/2007, 09:39 AM
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Oh and feel free to post pics if you have one.
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11/07/2007, 01:47 PM
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11/07/2007, 10:23 PM
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I am actually thinking about getting one of the recirc. 110's for my 55g qt tank. Anyone have experience?
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11/08/2007, 10:59 AM
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11/08/2007, 11:59 AM
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I have a NW150 on a 75g tank with a 50g fuge and 100g stock sump. Probably not enough for the size of my system (recently upgraded the sump size from 20g to 150g!), but it's ok for now. As for the skimmer - buy the gate valve mod ASAP. Trust me, I couldn't get the stupid riser to work at all consistently.
Second, there are number of other mods you can do which will improve the performance of this skimmer, including the mesh mod, boring out the volute, opening the venturi, etc (check out the octopus mods thread in the DIY forum). I haven't done any of these yet, but they will definitely render an improvement if done correctly. Overall, decent skimmer for the price. If the meshmod and gate valve mod are done correctly, it will definitely improve the performance.
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11/08/2007, 06:34 PM
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ok thanks for the info, the one im looking at is a recirculating version, and it has a ball valve, not a riser tube
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11/08/2007, 07:18 PM
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well heres mine at work
   its a decent skimmer, i dont get much skimate out, but then maybe i have a low bio-load tank, i havent modded it yet and i am thinking of selling this one if you are interested, lol, probably i will get a bigger one since i got a bigger tank, all in all ill give it a 4 out of 5 stars btw this is my new tank 
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#10
11/08/2007, 10:48 PM
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I have the DNW 110 recirc on my 40B and could not be happier. It is a very nice skimmer IMO for the price. I have not done any mods and it pulls skimate like crazy. I am so glad I went with the recirc. You should too.
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