Pulled the trigger on a new skimmer

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  1. wkbrdr1661

    wkbrdr1661 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I ordered a reef Octopus extreme 200 with a free large purple pinwheel and free shipping from Reef Specialty. I really saved myself money due to not paying shipping and not paying the 8.5% sales tax in NY...and that skimmer was over 300 at the LFS. $285 is what i got out of it for

    I should have it sometime early next week. Looking forward to getting it all set up and getting rid of my Fission POS.

    I went with a skimmer rated for almost 3x my system so that i dont need to upgrade when i get a bigger tank;D

    ...and because im planning a heavy SPS tank

    ... because i hoping to get my system to a place to 86 the water changes and a good skimmer is a must.

    I will keep you all updated, of course
     
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  2. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    I think you will be happy. Ive got the extreme 160 and it works like a champ
     
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  3. wkbrdr1661

    wkbrdr1661 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    How quiet is it? The one i have now is like a chain saw.

    I cant even hear my wife when i work on the tank. Im gonna miss that part about this skimmer....
     
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  4. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    I cant hear mine when the doors are closed on the stand its pretty quiet
     
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  5. piezopaul

    piezopaul Bristle Worm

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    Did you say you can't hear your wife when you work on your tank?.mmmmm....How much are they?;D-Paul
     
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  6. wkbrdr1661

    wkbrdr1661 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Well i got my Octo-ex 200 skimmer today. I put it together, installed the purple pinwheel and threw it in my sump.

    As far as first impressions go....it is very very well built. Everything is thick acrylic, form fit and function is perfect. Tight fit everywhere.

    As far as noise goes... its is atleast a 100% improvement over the fission. The loudest thing on my tank is the overflow now. I cant even hear the skimmer with the door open.

    Its breakin in... man is my sump crowded now.....
     

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  7. ermano

    ermano Zoanthid

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    Octos are nice skimmers...I'm thinking about using a NW-110 for my upgrade (which will probably never happen):(
     
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  8. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    Yeah...how much are they?!!! (Classic....lol) ;D
     
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  9. wkbrdr1661

    wkbrdr1661 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    In one day this skimmer has pulled out what my old skimmer pulled in 2 weeks... running it realllly realllllly dry.... and its not even broken in yet.

    I cant wait to see how well it does after its broken in and tuned...

    Its official, I love it.
     

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