Reef Octopus Super XP 2000 Cone Protein Skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Matt Rogers, Sep 7, 2009.

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  1. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Do you guys think this would be better than my bullet 2? Kinda getting tired of tuning that thing.
     
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  2. ZachB

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    So I'm not the only one :cheesy:
     
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  3. tatted4ever

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    Theres gotta be someone out there that has tested one of these and wrote a review.
     
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  4. Powerman

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    I have dealt with PM. Great company. Honestly, I'm no fan of injection type skimmers. Too finicky and too power hungry. Plenty of proven venturis to choose from. This one looks promising too.
     
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  5. Powerman

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    I'm a bone head.:-[

    I think in terms of suction head increase, but that is wrong. I can't let misinformation stand.

    Raising or lowering the skimmer effects the amount of skimmer that is out of the water. That determines head pressure against the pump.

    The higher the skimmer (lower water level) , the more skimmer out of the water, the higher the head pressure against the pump, the lower the air draw, the dryer the skimmate.

    The lower the skimmer, (higher water level), the LESS head pressure to work against, the higher the flow from the pump, and higher air draw. But the skimmer will run wetter and process more water. (given you do not change the valve or wedge pipe)

    Sorry for the confusion guys.
     
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  6. ZachB

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    Sorry matt, the excitement of the new octopus skimmer perhaps being better and a good replace for the bullet got us talking. Can you move the posts into a new thread?
     
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  7. Matt Rogers

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  8. tatted4ever

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    Ok everybody I ordered this bad boy.... I should be expecting this at the end of the month ;D Cant wait!!!
     
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  9. jonjonwells

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    Very nice!!! I expect a full review. I need to upgrade mine for the new tank. Have been eyeing this one.
     
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  10. tatted4ever

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    Ill do my best on a review ;D
     
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