Octo Extreme Skimmer KO Club - Page 3

Charlie Davidson · 04/23/2009, 08:22 AM

Tas, I am sorry, It has not worked out for you.

I really liked my extreme200.

Tang, (after break-in) My PPW ran right at 34scfh in 7.5" of water. head of foam was very stable, all day long!

DarG · 04/23/2009, 09:21 AM

Im not at all in the very least bit surprised that Coralvue left you hanging out to dry with the pumps.

Chargeback may be your only option aside from legal (which isnt worth it to the buyer in most cases and manufact. knows this) ... depending on how you made the purchase. Unfortunately, that takes it out on the retailer, leaving them to have to get it back from manufacturer (which they most likely would), assuming that your claim is accepted.

Live and learn.

Good luck.

tangtang clown · 04/23/2009, 10:58 AM

I'm sure Mike and Jeremy would take care of you.

tas5tas · 04/23/2009, 11:00 AM

I will shoot Jeremy a pm to find out.......I may just try to sell it with all the different wheels and stuff I have for it now.

Charlie Davidson · 04/23/2009, 11:18 AM

I'd put a askoll pump on the 300! I love mine and it is pretty quiet!

ai-reefer · 04/23/2009, 11:52 AM

I did a 4 layer mesh and now it pulls around 30-35

It is much louder though, it wa superquiet when it was pulling 20-25 on 3 layer mesh

its making a LOT of bubbles, started skimming pretty fast.

Thanks again guys for all the help

tas5tas · 04/23/2009, 12:21 PM

If anyone is interested in my skimmer....it is up for sale....

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1625141

Charlie Davidson · 04/24/2009, 12:13 PM

Has anyone posted watt and SCFH on small PPW?
(I was asked about it, but know little about it)

siskiou · 04/24/2009, 01:30 PM

I've been reading this thread. which helped me decide on what skimmer to order. The OctoX 200 was within my budget and sounded like a good choice!

It arrived on Wednesday and after running it in vinegar water for a couple of days, I just did a waterchange and am using that water, plus a cup of skimmate, to break in the OctoX.

Looking pretty good so far!
Still dialing it in, but that's sure easier than with my previous skimmer!

Charlie Davidson · 04/24/2009, 01:38 PM

IMHO, the OCTX200 is the "Best Bang for the Buck"

tangtang clown · 04/24/2009, 01:58 PM

+1

sjm817 · 04/24/2009, 02:32 PM

dp

sjm817 · 04/24/2009, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tas5tas
If anyone is interested in my skimmer....it is up for sale....

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1625141

FYI, you are not supposed tp post FS

If you want to consider an Askoll pump for your 300, take a look here:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1612295

Jsin · 04/24/2009, 07:46 PM

Hey siskiou is that cotton in your silencer? Did you skimmer come with that in it?

siskiou · 04/24/2009, 07:53 PM

No, it didn't come like that!
It was just really loud, even with the silencer, while running in the bathtub, so I put some in to quiet it down.
Strangely, it didn't seem to slow down the bubble production.

I have the skimmer set up in the sump now, minus the cotton, and it's much quieter in the stand, thankfully!

afboundguy · 04/26/2009, 08:17 AM

Quick question for everybody... My wife doesn't like noise at all and whenever I turn off the skimmer to clean it it always starts back up a little loud and then in a few days it seems to get quieter... Sound normal?

By the way the skimmer is getting better each day!!!

Charlie Davidson · 04/26/2009, 11:04 AM

Mine made a different noise every time it started.. I found it was best to leave it running.
Open the valve all the way, then remove cup.
Make a mark with magic marker, so you can adjusted back to same spot..
it really helped when I was running MW.

THE ROOK · 04/26/2009, 11:10 AM

Same here except once I feed my tank, the skimmer is about useless for a few hours. The foam head drops to the base of the neck. I just clean the cup during that time. This way I don't even need to re-adjust after cleaning.

I must say I'm very impressed that I don't adjust the skimmer very often. I only rotate about 1/8" if I want to skim a little wetter.

sjm817 · 04/26/2009, 11:13 AM

You guys need to check this out. A 300 with an extended neck, Askoll and a Sicce! Crazy nice skimmer!
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...3#post14898973

GSMguy · 04/26/2009, 11:19 AM

Ah nice, the poor mans supermarin 300

edwing206 · 04/26/2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GSMguy
Ah nice, the poor mans supermarin 300

Not "poor" just average......

siskiou · 04/26/2009, 05:44 PM

Trying to dial in the OctoX 200, but it's really sensitive to changing water levels.
Whenever pipe B goes totally under water, the level inside the skimmer changes dramatically!

I need to add a baffle to keep the level the same in the skimmer compartment (it's currently in the return pump area, the only part of the sump large enough to fit it in, and that area varies about 1-1 1/2").

Would drilling a hole into the elbow or upper part of pipe B relieve the back pressure, until I can deal with adding a baffle?

Jsin · 04/26/2009, 06:09 PM

I just removed the B pipe and turned the elbow so half of it is out of the water. I may still drill the hole in the top of the elbow but this seems to be working.

sid700 · 04/26/2009, 06:15 PM

Hello. Can someone tell me if the Octopus 2000 pump is the same as the Ocean Runner 2500. I am interested in replacing my OR 2500 with an Octopus pump. I would like to know if the fittings are the same and if the impellars are interchangeable. tia.

siskiou · 04/26/2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jsin
I just removed the B pipe and turned the elbow so half of it is out of the water. I may still drill the hole in the top of the elbow but this seems to be working.

Thanks for the input!
I'll give that a try! It just gets a little noisy unless the pipe is almost submerged.

04/23/2009, 08:22 AM	#51
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 10,977	Tas, I am sorry, It has not worked out for you. I really liked my extreme200. Tang, (after break-in) My PPW ran right at 34scfh in 7.5" of water. head of foam was very stable, all day long! __________________ Richmond Reef Club Current Tank Info: Doing without for a while :)

04/23/2009, 10:58 AM	#53
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	I'm sure Mike and Jeremy would take care of you. __________________ Mind over chatter.

04/23/2009, 11:00 AM	#54
tas5tas Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lumberton,TX Posts: 536	I will shoot Jeremy a pm to find out.......I may just try to sell it with all the different wheels and stuff I have for it now. __________________ In school for the next few years, but will be back bigger and better than ever!! Current Tank Info: Hiatis from hobby

04/23/2009, 11:18 AM	#55
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 10,977	I'd put a askoll pump on the 300! I love mine and it is pretty quiet! __________________ Richmond Reef Club Current Tank Info: Doing without for a while :)

04/23/2009, 12:21 PM	#57
tas5tas Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lumberton,TX Posts: 536	If anyone is interested in my skimmer....it is up for sale.... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1625141 __________________ In school for the next few years, but will be back bigger and better than ever!! Current Tank Info: Hiatis from hobby

04/23/2009, 09:21 AM	#52
DarG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,515	Im not at all in the very least bit surprised that Coralvue left you hanging out to dry with the pumps. Chargeback may be your only option aside from legal (which isnt worth it to the buyer in most cases and manufact. knows this) ... depending on how you made the purchase. Unfortunately, that takes it out on the retailer, leaving them to have to get it back from manufacturer (which they most likely would), assuming that your claim is accepted. Live and learn. Good luck.

04/23/2009, 11:52 AM	#56
ai-reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood Posts: 525	I did a 4 layer mesh and now it pulls around 30-35 It is much louder though, it wa superquiet when it was pulling 20-25 on 3 layer mesh its making a LOT of bubbles, started skimming pretty fast. Thanks again guys for all the help

04/24/2009, 12:13 PM	#58
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 10,977	Has anyone posted watt and SCFH on small PPW? (I was asked about it, but know little about it) __________________ Richmond Reef Club Current Tank Info: Doing without for a while :)

04/24/2009, 01:30 PM	#59
siskiou Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 282	I've been reading this thread. which helped me decide on what skimmer to order. The OctoX 200 was within my budget and sounded like a good choice! It arrived on Wednesday and after running it in vinegar water for a couple of days, I just did a waterchange and am using that water, plus a cup of skimmate, to break in the OctoX. Looking pretty good so far! Still dialing it in, but that's sure easier than with my previous skimmer!

04/24/2009, 01:38 PM	#60
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 10,977	IMHO, the OCTX200 is the "Best Bang for the Buck" __________________ Richmond Reef Club Current Tank Info: Doing without for a while :)

04/24/2009, 01:58 PM	#61
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	+1 __________________ Mind over chatter.

04/24/2009, 02:32 PM	#62
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	dp __________________ - Scott

04/24/2009, 07:46 PM	#64
Jsin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 223	Hey siskiou is that cotton in your silencer? Did you skimmer come with that in it?

04/24/2009, 07:53 PM	#65
siskiou Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 282	No, it didn't come like that! It was just really loud, even with the silencer, while running in the bathtub, so I put some in to quiet it down. Strangely, it didn't seem to slow down the bubble production. I have the skimmer set up in the sump now, minus the cotton, and it's much quieter in the stand, thankfully!

04/26/2009, 08:17 AM	#66
afboundguy recovering acan'aholic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ipswich MA Posts: 224	Quick question for everybody... My wife doesn't like noise at all and whenever I turn off the skimmer to clean it it always starts back up a little loud and then in a few days it seems to get quieter... Sound normal? By the way the skimmer is getting better each day!!! __________________ 2013 BoD Vice President Boston Reefers Society 2012 BoD President Boston Reefers Society 2011 BoD Secretary Boston Reefers Society 2010 BoD at Large Boston Reefers Society Current Tank Info: 25 gallon starfire cube

04/26/2009, 11:04 AM	#67
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 10,977	Mine made a different noise every time it started.. I found it was best to leave it running. Open the valve all the way, then remove cup. Make a mark with magic marker, so you can adjusted back to same spot.. it really helped when I was running MW. __________________ Richmond Reef Club Current Tank Info: Doing without for a while :)

04/26/2009, 11:10 AM	#68
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	Same here except once I feed my tank, the skimmer is about useless for a few hours. The foam head drops to the base of the neck. I just clean the cup during that time. This way I don't even need to re-adjust after cleaning. I must say I'm very impressed that I don't adjust the skimmer very often. I only rotate about 1/8" if I want to skim a little wetter.

04/26/2009, 11:13 AM	#69
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	You guys need to check this out. A 300 with an extended neck, Askoll and a Sicce! Crazy nice skimmer! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...3#post14898973 __________________ - Scott

04/26/2009, 11:19 AM	#70
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	Ah nice, the poor mans supermarin 300 __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

04/26/2009, 05:44 PM	#72
siskiou Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 282	Trying to dial in the OctoX 200, but it's really sensitive to changing water levels. Whenever pipe B goes totally under water, the level inside the skimmer changes dramatically! I need to add a baffle to keep the level the same in the skimmer compartment (it's currently in the return pump area, the only part of the sump large enough to fit it in, and that area varies about 1-1 1/2"). Would drilling a hole into the elbow or upper part of pipe B relieve the back pressure, until I can deal with adding a baffle?

04/26/2009, 06:09 PM	#73
Jsin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 223	I just removed the B pipe and turned the elbow so half of it is out of the water. I may still drill the hole in the top of the elbow but this seems to be working.

04/26/2009, 06:15 PM	#74
sid700 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 726	Octopus 2000 needle wheel pump Hello. Can someone tell me if the Octopus 2000 pump is the same as the Ocean Runner 2500. I am interested in replacing my OR 2500 with an Octopus pump. I would like to know if the fittings are the same and if the impellars are interchangeable. tia. __________________ "Ignorance coupled with enthusiasm will get you in trouble." "Lack of knowledge rarely impedes opinion." Current Tank Info: on hold