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Octopus NWB-200 Protein Skimmer
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Rated up to 250 gallons. Modified funnel neck design with bubble plate diffuser. Item #: OCT-NWB-200 Rated up to 250 gallons. In sump use only. Modified funnel neck design with bubble plate diffuser. Dimensions: 8” x 11.5...
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A great Skimemr for the price 
| Installation and Operation |
Instillation was very easy! Pretty much plug and play.
I ran thus skimmer ov a very heavily stocked 75 and it was awesome.
I previously had a very cheap skimmer and thin one kicked it's butt.
after only 2 days this skimmer was producing foam. (break in time)
I was emptying the collection cup every 2-3 days for the fist week or two.
Just an awesome skimmer for the money I do not think you can find a better bang for your buck on a skimmer. '
The OTP pumps are not considered to be the best quality I had a lot os issues with noise and rattling with this skimmer but after running it for almost 2 years with never cleaning the pump it never once failed on me.
This is a large skimmer. It would not fit under my standard 75g stand. I has to move my sump out from under the stand and create a box for it.
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| Performance vs. Expectations |
This skimmer really performs. Foams like crazy!
Add this skimmer and you will be dumping skim for a week trying to keep up.
I did a lot of research before buy this skimmer so I expected to to really perform and it did surpassing my expectations.
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| Value for money |
I did a lot of research before buying and after two nears never regretted my decision. I great pump for the money and you would be hard pressed to find a better deal!
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| Customer Support |
Although this skimmer cam in with a broken impeller I went through the retailer for that. I have never had to deal with customer service.
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| Liked about it |
It skimmed like crazy
Very consistent
rarely went flat
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| Didn't like |
it's a little on the big side
the venturi was loud
high power consumption
no drain for collection cup
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
 By ckusnierek Jun 18, 2009
Last updated: May 23, 2010
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Worth the hype!!!
| Installation and Operation |
Installation was easy. Comes out of the box in several pieces, but using the instruction and the diagram it is easily asssembled in under five minutes. Has a large footprint!!
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| Performance vs. Expectations |
This skimmer exceeded my expectations! It has a good head of foam, and skims like crazy!!! Break-in period was short! It was producing nasty green/yellow skimate within a couple days of installation.
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| Value for money |
With this skimmer, you definitely get what you pay for! A machine that does its job and does it well.
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| Customer Support |
I have never had a problem with it, so I haven't had any need to contact the company's customer service department.
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| Liked about it |
Pros:
Skims like crazy
Large collection cup
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| Didn't like |
Cons:
Large footprint
Pump can be noisy at times
Pump isn't the most efficient
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Awesome skimmer
| Installation and Operation |
Although the instructions were basically a picture it is pretty easy to assemble. It is quite large. It may not fit under some stands. I had to change my sump to a 30 breeder in order to remove the collection cup.
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| Performance vs. Expectations |
Great performer! I cleaned it with vinegar prior to installing. It was foaming very quickly. I had dark skimmate the next morning to dump.
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| Value for money |
This is the first skimmer I purchased. I decided on it after talking with others on what they recommended and looking at other reviews online.
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| Liked about it |
Easy to assemble.
I have had no performance issue in the few months I have had it running.
Very well made.
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| Didn't like |
Kinda on the large side.
Pump is a little loud.
Wish it came with a Sicce pump like the EXT.
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4.5 |
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4.5 |
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4.5 |
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Good intro skimmer
| Installation and Operation |
Easy to install, although the instructions are quite vague
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| Performance vs. Expectations |
worked well, good for the money
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| Value for money |
Good value, better than most skimmers
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| Liked about it |
Initial cost and size.
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| Didn't like |
Efficiency of the pump, which is poor at best. The Extreme's pumps are alot more efficient.
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4.0 |
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4.0 |
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4.0 |
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Great skimmer
| General |
This skimmer worked much better than my previous similarly sized ASM. I preferred a gate valve and it was very easy to mod and several kits are available if you prefer that route. |
| Liked about it |
Price, size, noise level, and performance
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| Didn't like |
Water level adjustment, mod to a gate valve
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Works great
| General |
When there is skimmate to remove, this thing will remove it. I thought something was wrong because it wasn't removing much but it turns out there wasnt much to remove. Very good skimmer. |
| Liked about it |
Works great
Not loud or anything
Easy to adjust
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| Didn't like |
A little big
Takes a little bit to break in
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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