Reef Octopus Pulse 2 or 4

[Blue Spot Octopus]

Octo Pulse 2 Wave Pump (1600 GPH) - Reef Octopus


Octo Pulse 2 Wave Pump (1600 GPH) with WaveEngine LE Controller - Reef Octopus

So how are these pumps? Do you last a long time, can they handle the abuse of constant wear? Can you get parts?

I like the simplicity of the first one linked but I am concerned about he second one, do I have to go on my computer of phone to do any adjustments on it?

Do these go on Black Friday sale?

Thanks in advance.

 

[DeeBee]

I consider these pumps to be absolutely dark horses that don't get enough credit. I can't speak to the Pulse 2 as I have the 4, but I can tell you it pushes far more flow than my MP40. Tons of flow, quiet, just works. If you have a Apex with 0-10v you can connect and control that way if you need schedules.

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

What are the dimension of your tank DeeBee?

 

[DeeBee]

What are the dimension of your tank DeeBee?

It's a Waterbox 130.4 - roughly 4' x 2'

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

OK I have a 120 tank now and a 225 BNIB in the garage, so looks like I will get the 4 thanks.

 

[tanksoftwiddy]

OK I have a 120 tank now and a 225 BNIB in the garage, so looks like I will get the 4 thanks.

I just put the Octo 4 in my 120. I was going to get another but I don’t think I need too, but only a few hours use. Just seeing what your experience has been

 

[mizukage]

I consider these pumps to be absolutely dark horses that don't get enough credit. I can't speak to the Pulse 2 as I have the 4, but I can tell you it pushes far more flow than my MP40. Tons of flow, quiet, just works. If you have an Apex with 0-10v you can connect and control that way if you need schedules.

@DeeBee do you use 1 or 2 of the octo 4s in your tank? I got a similar waterbox 4 feet by 2 and wondering, thanks

 

[DeeBee]

I was using only one but had an MP40 on the other side. I actually quit using the Octo on my tank because the flow was killing the corals close to it (on lowest setting).

It's a very reliable, quiet and super strong pump. Just wouldn't work for me because there's no open spaces in my tank anymore.

 

[mizukage]

I was using only one but had an MP40 on the other side. I actually quit using the Octo on my tank because the flow was killing the corals close to it (on lowest setting).

It's a very reliable, quiet and super strong pump. Just wouldn't work for me because there's no open spaces in my tank anymore.

That's surprising. Are you still using the mp40 for flow? I'm surprised since the octo 4 and mp40 are rated for a similr flow 4,500 gph yet the Octo was too strong.

 

[DeeBee]

That's surprising. Are you still using the mp40 for flow? I'm surprised since the octo 4 and mp40 are rated for a similr flow 4,500 gph yet the Octo was too strong.

Yes, running MP40 on one side and Reefwave on the other.

They may have similar ratings on paper but the Octo 4 moves far more water real world.

Sounds like I should do a comparison video to help everyone out.

 

[BiggestE22]

I am looking at the Pulse 2’s. The ability to direct flow as well as the updated controller makes them a bit of an update over the dated MP40’s.

 

[JustAnotherNanoTank]

I had a 4 on my 100 gallon.

Holy cannoli, that thing could move water quietly! Plus being slightly aimed was really cool too.

They get a huge thumbs up from me!

 

[DeeBee]

I had a 4 on my 100 gallon.

Holy cannoli, that thing could move water quietly! Plus being slightly aimed was really cool too.

They get a huge thumbs up from me!

Four octo2 or 4s? Four 4s would blow all the water out of the tank

 

[JustAnotherNanoTank]

No, I had just 1 pulse 4 in my 100 gallon.

 

[DeeBee]

No, I had just 1 pulse 4 in my 100 gallon.

Oh, sorry i misread

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

I just put 2 4s in my reefer 750 about 180 gallons. It is plenty. I think you could use pulse 2s for a 4 footer.

 

[ti_lavender]

I have (2) pulse 4's run by the newer 4+ controller. It's nice to have the ability to sync them up or do the opposite modes. I've only been using a single pulse 4 for a year and added the second second with the newer controller in the fall. So far I've been very happy with them. I don't have them at 100% ever. My tank is 4' x 2'. I'd choose them again if I were starting over.

 

[BZOFIQ]

I have 2 x OP4, they are absolute monsters in my 270G tank. I have them dialed down quite a bit.

 

[BZOFIQ]

I consider these pumps to be absolutely dark horses that don't get enough credit.

This!

 

[mizukage]

I have 2 x OP4, they are absolute monsters in my 270G tank. I have them dialed down quite a bit.

Wow. Going by the size of your tank compared to mine (150 gallon), OP2s would be more appropriate would you say?