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10-29-2007, 02:24 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: California
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octopus skimmers....
what do you guys think about the octopus nw150 skimmer instead of a 200 for a 75g tank?
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10-29-2007, 06:45 AM
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Shark
Join Date: May 2006
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if the diff. in price is with in your budget get the 200. i am setting up a 75 reef ready with a ASM g2(rated for 200g)
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10-29-2007, 06:54 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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I agree! you never now you mite buy a bigger tank down the road and you can't over skim.
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10-29-2007, 07:02 AM
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Shark
Join Date: May 2006
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also mine is rated for a 200g aquarium for example. Not 200g of water, 80lbs of lr, 80 lbs of ls, and fish/corals. So thats why over doing it on the skimmer is a must. Would you really put a seaclone on a 100g tank? thats what the biggest seaclone is rated for. I dont think so. I wouldnt even put it on a 50g. Now we have it on a 29g pod at work and it does a great job.
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10-29-2007, 07:41 AM
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Keeper of the Reef
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Northern Indiana
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I have a Octopus NW-200on my 75. Works great!!! I did the gate valve mod this weekend. DO NOT BUY FROM MARINESOLUTIONSINC.COM!!!! There $30 cheaper but have horrible service!!!
Do the gate valve mod if you get one. The standard riser that comes with it is no good and is LOUD!
Hey Ion, Why not get the NW-200 instead of the G2 there basically the same skimmer?
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10-29-2007, 08:34 AM
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Shark
Join Date: May 2006
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we dont sell octopus. that means no 30% discount
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10-29-2007, 06:54 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ckusnierek
I have a Octopus NW-200on my 75. Works great!!! I did the gate valve mod this weekend. DO NOT BUY FROM MARINESOLUTIONSINC.COM!!!! There $30 cheaper but have horrible service!!!
Do the gate valve mod if you get one. The standard riser that comes with it is no good and is LOUD!
Hey Ion, Why not get the NW-200 instead of the G2 there basically the same skimmer?
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thanks for the info... but what does the gate valve mod do??? and is it easy to mod it?
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10-29-2007, 07:07 PM
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Enjoy it now
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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You install a gate valve where the water ejects from the skimmer and allows you to fine-tune the water level. If you've ever NOT had this done, you'll appreciate it  |
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10-30-2007, 05:26 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Wooster, Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ckusnierek
I have a Octopus NW-200on my 75. Works great!!! I did the gate valve mod this weekend. DO NOT BUY FROM MARINESOLUTIONSINC.COM!!!! There $30 cheaper but have horrible service!!!
Do the gate valve mod if you get one. The standard riser that comes with it is no good and is LOUD!
Hey Ion, Why not get the NW-200 instead of the G2 there basically the same skimmer?
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did u do that gate mod valve on your nw200? if you did what pieces n parts did you have to buy?
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10-30-2007, 05:32 PM
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Enjoy it now
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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I just went to asmskimmers.com to find their diy section about the gate valve mod and they've pretty much shut the site down. I checked on octopusskimmers.com and i didn't find that section there...any one else have a link to that gate valve mod?
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10-30-2007, 05:34 PM
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Enjoy it now
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10-30-2007, 05:36 PM
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Salty Supply TRT Sponsor
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Orlando, Florida
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im curious what the hype is about the octopus skimmers, im seeing post's about them everywhere but havent tested one myself....fill me in!  |
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10-30-2007, 06:10 PM
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Oops I fragged it again!
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Greenville,SC
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cheap and effective...,.
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10-30-2007, 06:18 PM
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Salty Supply TRT Sponsor
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Orlando, Florida
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makes sense |
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10-30-2007, 09:03 PM
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Enjoy it now
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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isnt the octopus an asm just with a new name? that's what I get outa their website.
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