New Reef Octopus 150SSS Review Anyone?

dragonfisher33 · Jan 20, 2016

Looking at the new RO 150SSS with the newer logo design. I was going to pull the trigger when my lfs told me that the skimmer doesn't perform up to spec.

http://www.coralvue.com/classic-150sss-protein-skimmer

what about a RO152-S. Anyone with it and how does it perform?

AllSignsPointToFish · Jan 21, 2016

What size tank are you going to put this on? Do you have a sump?

dragonfisher33 · Jan 21, 2016

AllSignsPointToFIsh said:
What size tank are you going to put this on? Do you have a sump?

I have a small sump and the skimmer area is even smaller. I had the nwb 110 in it before. therefore the new skimmer needs to be of similar footprint or smaller than the nwb 110. I noticed that coralvue updated their classic 150sss with the more powerful pump (am I correct on this?) my lfs says that he doesn't recommend it because the signs that he sees. what he meant by that is most online vendors are either out of stock or with minimal stock. that doesn't bode well from his point of view.

dragonfisher33 · Jan 21, 2016

I would like someone to recommend a skimmer that will fit a 11x9 skimmer area and the total volume of water is roughly 60 to 70 gallons.

AllSignsPointToFish · Jan 21, 2016

I chose the 200INT for my 125 gallon tank. It's got a big footprint, but I'm very happy with the performance.

I'm not sure I'd agree with your LFS, especially if it's a new product. It could just be that the vendors are having a hard time getting the item in stock.

Steve Maxwell · Jan 21, 2016

dragonfisher33 said:
Looking at the new RO 150SSS with the newer logo design. I was going to pull the trigger when my lfs told me that the skimmer doesn't perform up to spec.

http://www.coralvue.com/classic-150sss-protein-skimmer

what about a RO152-S. Anyone with it and how does it perform?

That's what I'm running...but it just got turned on today. It got really good reviews. Could be that they are just selling quickly.

ontop27 · Jan 21, 2016

Just got the reef octo regal 150sss... love it! And dc pump

ontop27 · Jan 21, 2016

Oh and my tank is a 57 rimless

AllSignsPointToFish · Jan 21, 2016

The 110INT is 10.4" x 7" and is rated for 60 gallons with heavy bioload. I tried to pick one that is roughly twice the size I needed, and this one is close given your total water volume. Are you looking for an in-sump or external skimmer?

AllSignsPointToFish · Jan 21, 2016

What about a Bubble Magus Curve 5?

dragonfisher33 · Jan 21, 2016

AllSignsPointToFIsh said:
The 110INT is 10.4" x 7" and is rated for 60 gallons with heavy bioload. I tried to pick one that is roughly twice the size I needed, and this one is close given your total water volume. Are you looking for an in-sump or external skimmer?

prefer in sump. I try to pick 2x the size as well. I just don't know how to trust the rating on coralvue's website

dragonfisher33 · Jan 21, 2016

AllSignsPointToFIsh said:
What about a Bubble Magus Curve 5?

well, my sump isn't too tall. so, 9 to 11inches of water level is very worrisome in my case. I keep my nwb 110 at 7 to 8 inches at most. I have to take into consideration of the power outage and the backflow.

I have heard of bubble magnus. how's curve 5 anyways?

dragonfisher33 · Jan 21, 2016

ontop27 said:
Just got the reef octo regal 150sss... love it! And dc pump

good skimmer, just can't afford it yet.

dragonfisher33 · Jan 21, 2016

Steve Maxwell said:
That's what I'm running...but it just got turned on today. It got really good reviews. Could be that they are just selling quickly.

which one? 150 sss or 152-s. care to post a picture of the skimmate?

AllSignsPointToFish · Jan 21, 2016

I've heard some good things about the Coral Box skimmers. They use a variable speed DC pump, if you're looking for that feature at a reasonable price.