Reef Octopus Essence 130 skimmer

[kashman100]

Anyone have this skimmer? If so how is it

 

[kashman100]

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[Bdrake]

I got you. Mine should be here tomorrow and I'll be working on a review shortly. This skimmer really intrigued me and I couldn' find any good reviews

 

[Why-Me]

Can we get a review of that RO Essence 130? Thank you.

 

[Bdrake]

Cons:
-Took forever to break in. 2-3 weeks to get it to stop overflowing after a 24 hour vinegar soak and run in a vinegar RO solution for 4 hours. It was about another week before it was pulling thick black sludge.
-It's top-heavy, but that is to be expected since it doesn't sit on a wide base.
-Twisting the collection cup off is more difficult than I'd like it to be.

Pros:
-Skimmate production is great. No pictures but this skimmer doesn't under-perform here in the least.
-Easy to clean.
-Very quiet when cabinet door is open, and inaudible when closed
-The adjustment knob makes calibration fool-proof
-Quality materials and construction
-Compact

I'm very happy with the purchase. It packs a real punch for its footprint, it's easy to use and calibrate, and the unique features Reef Octopus employed aren't just flashy gimmicks. My only real complaint at this point is removing the collection cup can be a hassle that may require an extra set of hands.

 

[Why-Me]

Thank you very much, sounds like a great unit.

 

[kashman100]

Cons:
-Took forever to break in. 2-3 weeks to get it to stop overflowing after a 24 hour vinegar soak and run in a vinegar RO solution for 4 hours. It was about another week before it was pulling thick black sludge.
-It's top-heavy, but that is to be expected since it doesn't sit on a wide base.
-Twisting the collection cup off is more difficult than I'd like it to be.

Pros:
-Skimmate production is great. No pictures but this skimmer doesn't under-perform here in the least.
-Easy to clean.
-Very quiet when cabinet door is open, and inaudible when closed
-The adjustment knob makes calibration fool-proof
-Quality materials and construction
-Compact

I'm very happy with the purchase. It packs a real punch for its footprint, it's easy to use and calibrate, and the unique features Reef Octopus employed aren't just flashy gimmicks. My only real complaint at this point is removing the collection cup can be a hassle that may require an extra set of hands.

+1. I've had it for almost 3 months and its great

 

[joec]

I'm thinking about getting one of these for a 53 gallon with 29gallons sump, heavy fishload with LPS, versus an Icecap K2 120 or Eshopps s120.

Do you guys think the Essence 130 will be overkill?

 

[kashman100]

I'm using on about 60 gallons total. Should be fine

 

[kashman100]

Just cleaned this for the first time and it's so easy. Everything comes apart without tools. Very good design