Is Octopus a good skimmer?

[wojo]

hi, i am trying to decide on which skimmer to get for my 75 tank. I was going to go with Euro-Reef RS135 but its cost ~$340, which is a little too much for me at the moment :( i need to get something rated for larger tanks as i might upgrade to bigger tank in the future and hate to go trough this again.

then i found this puppy Octopus NW-150 (http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=749) and its only $170 and its rated for up to 250 gallon tanks. did some research and it has tons of good reviews.

what do you guys think, i know RS135 would probably be probably better but its twice as much.

thanks for your help.

Wojo.

[DrHank]

The Octopus is an excellent choice. I've recently upgraded to a NW-125 on my 110 gallon and am very satisfied with the results. I would highly recommend that you perform the o-ring modification from the start. Replacing the washers with o-rings makes all the differance in the world.

[ronjeremy]

Dr. Hank, could you elaborate??? what size o-rings and what are the benefits???? i have the NW200...i would love to upgrade it if it helps..mine already works really well, but if i can upgrade, that would be great!!! i would check out Aquariumextreme.com.. you will most likely find it cheaper there!!

[ridetheducati]

The Octopus and ER are good entry level skimmers. You will be happy with either one. There is a huge thread on modifications to the Octopus, and the O-rings are a top priority. ER has a strong following also, I am sure you can glean some good info from that thread.

[ronjeremy]

can you point me in the right direction about the o-ring thread???

[55semireef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8885227#post8885227 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wojo
hi, i am trying to decide on which skimmer to get for my 75 tank. I was going to go with Euro-Reef RS135 but its cost ~$340, which is a little too much for me at the moment :( i need to get something rated for larger tanks as i might upgrade to bigger tank in the future and hate to go trough this again.

then i found this puppy Octopus NW-150 (http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=749) and its only $170 and its rated for up to 250 gallon tanks. did some research and it has tons of good reviews.

what do you guys think, i know RS135 would probably be probably better but its twice as much.

thanks for your help.

Wojo.

I just bought the same skimmer for my 55 gallon for $170. Good deal.

[ronjeremy]

this is a way better deal!!!! $135 Ask for Bob..tell him Ron J. sent you..he is a buddy of mine
http://www.aquariumextreme.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AE&Product_Code=CVOCTNW150&Category_Code=PS

[boxfishpooalot]

I love my reef octo. Got from www.saltwaterconnection.com

[ronjeremy]

good lord!!!!! that place is EXPENSIVE!!!! i paid $120 less on the exact same ballast last week!!!!! that was all i needed to see

[bluerug]

Ronjeremy is there a octopus that is a hang on that is also good and at a great price like you have posted? If so could you just pm it to me please.

[D-Rod]

go to

http://www.octopusskimmer.com/

[ronjeremy]

here it is..the same comany..Aquariumextreme.com..there is not much feedback on them though...i am not sure about their track record..


http://www.aquariumextreme.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AE&Product_Code=CVOCTHOSK&Category_Code=PS

[ronjeremy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8889466#post8889466 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by D-Rod
go to

http://www.octopusskimmer.com/

they are still higher....AquariumExtreme has the best prices of anyone on Octopus skimmers....

[wojo]

ronjeremy, chill man :) are you working for them or what, there are 11 posts in this thread and 6 are yours on how great they are, funny....

thanks for all you comments folks, i just bought one.

[ronjeremy]

i am just trying to be helpful and save you money..they are like 30 or 40 dollars less on that website that i posted..sorry..and no, i don't work for them

[Racing1]

I agree with ronjeremy. Aquariumextreme has the cheapest prices by far on the octopus skimmers and watch for sales. they have some awesome ones.

[fighton03]

They have 3 models rated for 250 gallons on aquariumextreme. What are the differences and which one is most efficient?

[ronjeremy]

i have wondered the same thing..i am not sure about that..Bob could tell you..he is the V.P. for AquariumExtreme..he could tell you

[fighton03]

How can I get in touch with Bob?