The Reeflo Orca 200 skimmer - Page 5

roktsintst · #**101** 01/07/2008, 09:05 PM

how did you get hte o ring into the grove??? (other than just pushing it is not working for me!

JRaquatics · #**102** 01/07/2008, 09:11 PM

The O-ring was already installed on mine. Try to use some silicone o-ring lube. I use it on my cup anyways that should help slip it over. I am suprised that your O-ring was not installed.

bonez · #**103** 01/08/2008, 05:04 PM

I have skimate from my reflo 200 today. Two photos one of the old ets 600 skimmer next to the new reeflo 200 the other is the rough install.

JRaquatics · #**104** 01/08/2008, 05:17 PM

Bonez, I know you will be happy with the Reeflo200 if you were running the ETS before. You are in for a treat.

bonez · #**105** 01/08/2008, 05:28 PM

Yep the body of the reeflo holds 5 times the amount of water than the ETS. Very long contact time compared to downdraft. JR you are very brave to build a cabinet before you had the skimmer. I just knew where and how I would install mine because we had like 3 months to wait. As it turned out i had to put it on the opposite side and turned different way. I had to get it working now new plumbing and electrical this weekend never stops but keeps me out of trouble.

JRaquatics · #**106** 01/08/2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bonez
Yep the body of the reeflo holds 5 times the amount of water than the ETS. Very long contact time compared to downdraft. JR you are very brave to build a cabinet before you had the skimmer. I just knew where and how I would install mine because we had like 3 months to wait. As it turned out i had to put it on the opposite side and turned different way. I had to get it working now new plumbing and electrical this weekend never stops but keeps me out of trouble.

Not really brave. I knew exactly what I was getting "size Dimentions etc." thanks to Mike @ Reef Specialty. So the Stand was built perfectly for the Reeflo 200. I also got lucky that everything worked out.

frazier · #**107** 01/09/2008, 02:24 AM

so what the biggest tank someone has a reeflo 200 on, and is doing a good job. don't know which one to get 250 or 200.. I see alot of ppl putting the 200 on smaller tanks (90 to 125 is that all it can handle)?

JRaquatics · #**108** 01/09/2008, 08:23 AM

I would not recommend this skimmer (Reeflo 200) should not be on anything smaller than a fully stocked 100gal. At this point I still believe it can keep up with a fully stocked 400gal. I have a total of around 225gal in my system. I think if you are pushing anything more than 300 gallons, go with the 250.

mcliffy2 · #**109** 01/09/2008, 08:58 AM

JRaquatics - I just ordered a 238g display (60x36x26), and will have a 100g rubbermaid sump/fuge, and eventually will add a 20-40g frag tank to this system. Im thinking of just going with the 250, but if I can feed heavy and stock heavy with the 200, Ill save the $500. Thoughts?

Aquaticman74 · #**110** 01/09/2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mcliffy2
JRaquatics - I just ordered a 238g display (60x36x26), and will have a 100g rubbermaid sump/fuge, and eventually will add a 20-40g frag tank to this system. Im thinking of just going with the 250, but if I can feed heavy and stock heavy with the 200, Ill save the $500. Thoughts?

Go with the 250.

Jeremy,
David at Coralvue should reimburse your money for the tech support.

JRaquatics · #**111** 01/09/2008, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aquaticman74
Go with the 250.

Jeremy,
David at Coralvue should reimburse your money for the tech support.

No kidding. But, I don't mind helping out fellow reefers.

JRaquatics · #**112** 01/09/2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mcliffy2
JRaquatics - I just ordered a 238g display (60x36x26), and will have a 100g rubbermaid sump/fuge, and eventually will add a 20-40g frag tank to this system. Im thinking of just going with the 250, but if I can feed heavy and stock heavy with the 200, Ill save the $500. Thoughts?

The difference between the 200 and the 250 is more like $400. Do I think the 200 can handle your water volume full stock, it is still to early for me to make that assumption. With it's design and it's performance so far, it should. I would suggest to just go with the 250, just because it has been out longer and allows you room for upgrades in the future.

chrissreef · #**113** 01/09/2008, 11:57 AM

I'm waiting on my 60x36x30 and will have a similar fuge.

I got the 250 because I like overkill. I think the 200 would be fine though.

Jetdrvr · #**114** 01/09/2008, 02:05 PM

I love overkill!

I got the 250 from Mike @Reef Speciatly, if anyone wants one of these call Mike, he'll give you a great deal and he really knows his stuff.

viggen · #**115** 01/11/2008, 04:01 PM

so how does the Reflo 250 compare to the ER RC-500/12-2 in the background?

setec69 · #**116** 01/11/2008, 04:30 PM

I am fixing to pull the trigger on my 200 from Mike, but have 2 questions for those that have these already.

Anyone using Ozone and if so, where do you feed it. I was told the silencer on top, but just like second opinions.

Anyone injecting calcium reactor into the skimmer? Same question, if so, where? I am thinking of moving the calcium drip to my refugium as I understand that the algae loves the extra CO2, but I always like to have options.

I have an Aqua-C 180EV now and I have both my Ozone and my Calc drip going into the mixing chamber and it works pretty well.

Thank for all the nice photos and help you guys are offering.

JRaquatics · #**117** 01/11/2008, 04:40 PM

I nave my influent drip into my refugium. Cheato seems to like the excess CO2. When I end up hooking up ozone, I plan on feeding it into the silencer. I will drill a hole on the bottom and feed it there, this way it is nice and clean.

mcliffy2 · #**118** 01/11/2008, 05:55 PM

I'm pretty much set on getting the 250. The only question mark I think is that new Octopus you posted JR. Given that it will probably be 6 weeks before my tank is delivered, and I can probably go at least a few weeks skimmerless while setting up, would you reccomend waiting to see if they come out with a bigger model of the Ultimate Octos (or whatever they are called)? I really like the efficiency aspect they may offer vs. the reeflo, and if they had two of those pumps for 60w pulling 1800, that would be sweet. But, if I have to wait a year for them to come out, I obviously can't. Any inside scoop?

JRaquatics · #**119** 01/11/2008, 08:29 PM

I always suggest that the skimmer should be the last thing to purchase for a tank but the first thing to be prepairing for. I personally would wait but I don't think you will beat the Reeflo 250. It something about the large body and the massive pump that makes these skimmers something special. I will be able to clue you in a little better next weekend.

Aquaticman74 · #**120** 01/11/2008, 10:48 PM

Hey Jeremy...

not to run your thread into a 250 discussion, but what is the air draw on the baldor motor versions? Do you have to get the longer neck for the pump upgrade?

Jetdrvr · #**121** 01/11/2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by viggen
so how does the Reflo 250 compare to the ER RC-500/12-2 in the background?

The Reeflo is not broken in yet so I can't give an accurate skimmate comparison yet. It produces alot more and smaller bubbles so far but they are not even close to a direct comparison. The reeflo is larger with a larger pump that draws much more air.

viggen · #**122** 01/12/2008, 12:23 AM

true.... & what gets me is if you compare the 08 retail prices that these skimmers are selling for, the Reeflo 250 costs $500-1000 LESS!!

I have a 12-2/RC-500 & it will more then likely get replaced in the next year or so with a Dart powered skimmer. I like what I see from protein-skimmer.com with their KW-1 or something like that. 12 in dia & 40 in tall with a 6 in neck....

Jetdrvr · #**123** 01/12/2008, 12:57 AM

I can't believe that the Reeflo's are going for what they are. They are the best bang for the buck I have seen in this hobby, ever.