New Reef Octopus Octo Pulse 2 (fully controllable flow pump)

siggy · Jun 17, 2018

@FLSharkvictim Hey Shark-bait how goes the new build?

GQuinn · Jun 28, 2018

Anyone who is using these pumps, how do you like them? How is the noise level?

roberthu526 · Jun 29, 2018

Most people who choose vortech are going after the fact that there is no cords in the water and it makes maintenance super easy. Water movement is not something I pay big dollar for at least because there are just too many good brands that move serious amount of water.

scuzy · Jun 29, 2018

GQuinn said:
Anyone who is using these pumps, how do you like them? How is the noise level?

I like them. I'm using the pulse 4 at full blast and they are quieter than my mp60s quiet drives.

roberthu526 · Jun 29, 2018

scuzy said:
I like them. I'm using the pulse 4 at full blast and they are quieter than my mp60s quiet drives.

I may have to give them a try. I have 6 MP60s on hand right now and if these pulse are quieter I will probably swap out the vortech.

siggy · Jun 29, 2018

GQuinn said:
Anyone who is using these pumps, how do you like them? How is the noise level?

I have been running the little one Octo2 and I LIKE IT! dead silent and moves a ton of water, only wish it was a wider flow pattern.

wiselyy73 · Jun 30, 2018

Many powerheads can provide good flow but the most importance is the appearance. Either cordless with big fat dry side or slim dry side with cord. Any manufactures out there can come up with cordless and slim dry side??!!

njohnson2 · Jun 30, 2018

GQuinn said:
Anyone who is using these pumps, how do you like them? How is the noise level?

I'm using the Pulse 2 and love it. I have mine on random mode and I don't notice it switching from low to high.

roberthu526 · Jul 1, 2018

Really hope they roll out a sale on 4the of July!

mshur · Jul 1, 2018

Can they be mounted on 3/4” glass? Hope magnet is strong enough

Toky916 · Jul 8, 2018

I have the apex Wav and looking to add this wonder how they compare. Looking for wide flow.

scuzy · Jul 8, 2018

Toky916 said:
I have the apex Wav and looking to add this wonder how they compare. Looking for wide flow.

The flow in the pulse 4 is comparable to my mp60s I like them. I have 2 stream 3 , 2 mp60s and 2 pulse 4 in my 210 and my water really moves.

Toky916 · Jul 8, 2018

Thanks

do you think I can submerge the dryside of the magnet ?
I want to place it in my over flow box so the pulse sits dead center.

scuzy · Jul 8, 2018

Toky916 said:
Thanks do you think I can submerge the dryside of the magnet ?
I want to place it in my over flow box so the pulse sits dead center.

Looking at the magnet it's enclosed so I assume yes but you might get better feedback from coralvue

lancesmith1 · Jul 12, 2018

scuzy said:
The flow in the pulse 4 is comparable to my mp60s I like them. I have 2 stream 3 , 2 mp60s and 2 pulse 4 in my 210 and my water really moves.

How would you compare to the MP60 as far as the flow pattern? more narrow, wider or about the same? thanks

Flameback Pair · Jul 19, 2018

lancesmith1 said:
How would you compare to the MP60 as far as the flow pattern? more narrow, wider or about the same? thanks

I would like to know this too, width of flow.

scuzy · Jul 20, 2018

They look pretty similar to me.

FLSharkvictim · Jul 20, 2018

siggy said:
I also have a octo pulse 2 on the way, should be wet in a week

What up @siggy , would you update us all on here with your new Pulse Power heads from Reef Octo when you get them in your tank!
Also if you would be so kind take some pictures and post them on here, since I either am going with my bread and butter pump which is my TUNZE's or switch over to these Pulse powerheads!

siggy · Jul 20, 2018

Well, my octo 2 has been running for a month or so and really like it. The controller is sweet and you can see which mode it's running so you dont have to remember colors like my mp40. I can also adjust the angle by grabing the cord and tug this way or that

a draw back for some may be the strong focused stream of water, I wish it was a wider pattern like the Wave Puck it replaced BTW that is dead after 6 months, although a good cleaning may bring life back, there was no error code so if I ever get extra time I'll look at it. The 4 has to be a flow monster and if my mp40 dies thats were i'll be. Never owned a Tunze DRS has them on clearance and if I was on a budget I would not hesitate. I cant wait to see what you come up with on this Dream Build