Reef Octopus ANC vs Avast Marine Swabbie?

[aaron186]

I just purchased the Reef Octopus Auto Neck Cleaner for my RO 150sss elite and wow is it big. It also doesn’t have a spot for the float valve anymore. I was considering making a DIY skimmate collector using the switch.

It looks like the Avast Marine Swabbie is lower profile and if I’m willing to drill my lid, will retain use of the float valve. However it looks like it only has 1 blade instead of 2, and isn’t specifically made for my skimmer like the RO one is

I was wondering if anyone has experience with one or both of these to help guide my decision and if I should return the ANC

 

[nuxx Verified Sponsor]

I had the Avast Marine Swabbie on a massive Reef Octopus skimmer, worked like a champ for years.

Only issue I had was when the skimmate was a bit too dry and it would smear.

 

[Natural_Reefer]

I have the Avast Swabbie and couldn't be more happy. I am skimming wet so don't see any issue with smearing. Haven't clean the skimmer for months.
I sent my Nyos Lid to Avast and have them drilled the holes!

 

[nuxx Verified Sponsor]

I have the Avast Swabbie and couldn't be more happy. I am skimming wet so don't see any issue with smearing. Haven't clean the skimmer for months.
I sent my Nyos Lid to Avast and have them drilled the holes!

Was always trying to automate everything, even the skimmer, the Swabbie helped with that

 

[Natural_Reefer]

Was always trying to automate everything, even the skimmer, the Swabbie helped with that

I am not planning on automate at the moment but was tired of emptying/cleaning the collection cup;-)

 

[nuxx Verified Sponsor]

I am not planning on automate at the moment but was tired of emptying/cleaning the collection cup;-)

Was lucky to be able to reach a drain from the skimmer

 

[Natural_Reefer]

Was lucky to be able to reach a drain from the skimmer

That is super convenient; wish I have that option. However, I also want the Skimmer Shutoff if it is overflow (and not emptying the ATO) so the Shutoff switch works for my situation.

 

[nuxx Verified Sponsor]

That is super convenient; wish I have that option. However, I also want the Skimmer Shutoff if it is overflow (and not emptying the ATO) so the Shutoff switch works for my situation.

Nice

Had the laundry room behind the tank.

So two 55 gallon drums for ATO water and automated water change water. Would do a small change everyday automated with Neptune DOS.

Didn't plan it like that, but worked out well, can see the shared wall with the laundry room