Monster Skimmer Cometh

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Matt Rogers, Mar 3, 2010.

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    All these winter storms are merely preparing us for the monster hitting our shores at the end of the month. The new Octopus XP8000 protein skimmer will measure 6" inches.... at the neck! 16" inches at the base and is 36" tall! Churning the waves in this big storm will be a Bubble Blaster 1000s pump producing 165 scfh or 5000 lph at 260 watts that apparently requires an electronic auto collection cup overflow switch to be attached to this beast. Limited quantities will be available from 3reef sponsor Reef Specialty for $1049. Pre-ordering now.

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    The new Octopus XP8000 protein skimmer

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    More at:
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    Matt Rogers, Mar 3, 2010
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  2. OnefishTwofish

    OnefishTwofish Feather Star

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    Can you mix margaritas in that thing too?

    Holy moly that's a big one!
     
    OnefishTwofish, Mar 3, 2010
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  3. =Jwin=

    =Jwin= Tassled File Fish

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    Holy skimmate, Matt-man. You could skim up a fish in that thing. What tank range is that meant for?
     
    =Jwin=, Mar 3, 2010
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  4. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Hmm... curiously it does not say.

    Anyone care to guess? :wink3:
     
    Matt Rogers, Mar 3, 2010
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  5. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    Max 500GAL ?
     
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  6. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Sounds about right to me.
     
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  7. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    i'm guessing 800 or more gals,the xp5000 is rated for 500 heavy,700 light load
     
    bwalker9801, Mar 4, 2010
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  8. ccscscpc

    ccscscpc Millepora

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    I was thinking a nano....max 10 gallons...over 10 gallons you should buy 2.:p
     
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  9. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Ahhh... good points.
     
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  10. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    size of that thing it has more water volume than my 6.5g nano
     
    Iraf, Mar 4, 2010
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