Any one use this skimmer

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  1. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    Dasco, Mar 22, 2009
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  2. accentstencil

    accentstencil Bristle Worm

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    Apparently they are a good skimmer. I bought one a week a go and it is just starting to produce foam, so they can take a while to break in.
     
    accentstencil, Mar 22, 2009
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  3. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    do all skimmers need to break in?
     
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  4. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    Yes they do...

    I have an Octo 200 extreme.... Looks awesome but doesn't preform like I THINK it should... My Red Sea Berlin Classic was better...

    Good luck!
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Mar 23, 2009
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  5. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Reef Octopus is a good brand. I am not so much a fan of the needle wheel variety, but it is a solid unit. You may want to look at the ASM also. Same basic design, just a little more higher end.
     
    PharmrJohn, Mar 23, 2009
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  6. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    ya ill take a look, any links to good site where they sell it?
     
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  7. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    PM Packleader. He just picked one up for his 200. Also, Iraf runs one.
     
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  8. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    Ya i think i may order the octopus nw 150. i think i might
     
    Dasco, Mar 30, 2009
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  9. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    the octo is a great skimmer. IMO the biggest bang for the buck skimmer.
     
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  10. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    ya im lookin at one for 179.99 not shiped but thats pretty good for a 6 inch skimmer
     
    Dasco, Mar 30, 2009
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