Reef Octopus Skimmer Died

ucdcrew · 02/06/2019, 11:59 AM

I bought a reef octopus Classic 150INT - 6" skimmer in 2014 (a guess). Its been making a bunch of noise recently, the pump just stopped. Right now, its in a sump on a 65g tank - but it doesn't really fit all that well in the sump with its 12" footprint. It was also super loud, and I can't remember if it has always been that way.

Does anyone else have a RO skimmer that is quiet? I could hear this one from the second story in my house. I'm thinking of getting a skimmer that fits a bit better in that sump anyhow - and then possibly replacing the pump on the RO if its worth it. Has anyone tried the skimz dc skimmers, or any eshopps fans? The bioload on my 65 is super light if that makes a difference.

mcgyvr · 02/06/2019, 01:10 PM

I really like my Bubble Magus Curve 5..
Should work really well on a 65g tank..

ucdcrew · 02/06/2019, 02:47 PM

Is it quietish (I mean, it is a skimmer but my last one was pretty out of control)

pecan2phat · 02/07/2019, 11:44 PM

The SkimZ DC pump skimmers are pretty quiet but a little work to dial in.

cincyjim · 02/08/2019, 05:33 AM

I have a RO skimmer that is about 8 years old. I've never really noticed noise coming from of it... at least what I would think was excessive noise. I generally pull the skimmer once a year and give it a good cleaning. Have you tried taking the pump apart and cleaning it? The wheel on the skimmer can get clogged up with all sorts of stuff. Just a thought.

Jim

nly04 · 05/21/2019, 01:47 PM

Do you want to sale your broken skimmer?

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Originally Posted by ucdcrew

I bought a reef octopus Classic 150INT - 6" skimmer in 2014 (a guess). Its been making a bunch of noise recently, the pump just stopped. Right now, its in a sump on a 65g tank - but it doesn't really fit all that well in the sump with its 12" footprint. It was also super loud, and I can't remember if it has always been that way.

Does anyone else have a RO skimmer that is quiet? I could hear this one from the second story in my house. I'm thinking of getting a skimmer that fits a bit better in that sump anyhow - and then possibly replacing the pump on the RO if its worth it. Has anyone tried the skimz dc skimmers, or any eshopps fans? The bioload on my 65 is super light if that makes a difference.

02/06/2019, 11:59 AM	#1
ucdcrew Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 563	Reef Octopus Skimmer Died I bought a reef octopus Classic 150INT - 6" skimmer in 2014 (a guess). Its been making a bunch of noise recently, the pump just stopped. Right now, its in a sump on a 65g tank - but it doesn't really fit all that well in the sump with its 12" footprint. It was also super loud, and I can't remember if it has always been that way. Does anyone else have a RO skimmer that is quiet? I could hear this one from the second story in my house. I'm thinking of getting a skimmer that fits a bit better in that sump anyhow - and then possibly replacing the pump on the RO if its worth it. Has anyone tried the skimz dc skimmers, or any eshopps fans? The bioload on my 65 is super light if that makes a difference. __________________ If it weren't for gravity and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable! Current Tank Info: 25g nano, working on new 65g

02/06/2019, 01:10 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	I really like my Bubble Magus Curve 5.. Should work really well on a 65g tank.. __________________ Who me?

02/06/2019, 02:47 PM	#3
ucdcrew Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 563	Is it quietish (I mean, it is a skimmer but my last one was pretty out of control) __________________ If it weren't for gravity and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable! Current Tank Info: 25g nano, working on new 65g

02/08/2019, 05:33 AM	#5
cincyjim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,147	I have a RO skimmer that is about 8 years old. I've never really noticed noise coming from of it... at least what I would think was excessive noise. I generally pull the skimmer once a year and give it a good cleaning. Have you tried taking the pump apart and cleaning it? The wheel on the skimmer can get clogged up with all sorts of stuff. Just a thought. Jim __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: SCA 150G, 5 inch sand bed, 2 Tunze 6095s, ReefBreeders v2+ 50" with 2 all Blue Reefbrites, and Continuous Water Change System

02/07/2019, 11:44 PM	#4
pecan2phat Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 4,990	The SkimZ DC pump skimmers are pretty quiet but a little work to dial in.