octopus xtreme 160 help!

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  1. JJK

    JJK Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Hi Everyone. I just received my xtreme 160 skimmer today, and was surprised to see that it came with very few instructions (just a poorly labelled diagram). Does anyone have instructions or a link to instructions for assembly and use of this skimmer? Even once it is assembled, how do I use/adjust it?

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    JJK, Mar 21, 2009
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  2. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    "bump....does anyone have one of these?
     
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  3. ardo_ski

    ardo_ski Peppermint Shrimp

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    Well I do know they have a wedge pipe design to adjust the water level. Also here is a linnk to a photo on how it looks setup.

    Octopus Extreme Skimmer Series 160
     
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  4. convict3

    convict3 Astrea Snail

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    cuttin i just got one . ill get the pics goin
     
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  5. convict3

    convict3 Astrea Snail

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  6. convict3

    convict3 Astrea Snail

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    i took the ling pipe off the drain to stop back pressure.
     
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  7. JJK

    JJK Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    The pics help a lot, thanks! I think I've figured out how to assemble it, but I don't know anything about maintenance. How often do you clean it? Do you have to disassemble the pump?
     
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