Thoughts on Reef Octopus Extreme 160

windcoast reefs · #1 06-03-2011, 02:02 AM

Hey everyone,

I just picked up a reef octopus extreme 160 for my new tank. I was just wondering what kind of experiences people have had with this unit?

bkelly · #2 06-03-2011, 03:17 AM

great little skimmer i had one on my 75 gal , lots of SPS. Didnt like being unplugged and restarting some times was a PIA. kept it running 24/7 just dialed it down on water changes. skimmed well, didnt overflow much.

windcoast reefs · #3 06-03-2011, 03:20 AM

Well thats good that it doesn't overflow to much! The last skimmer I used constantly did that. Kinda seemed pointless having a skimmer if it is always overflowing.

lastlight · #4 06-03-2011, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bkelly

great little skimmer i had one on my 75 gal , lots of SPS. Didnt like being unplugged and restarting some times was a PIA. kept it running 24/7 just dialed it down on water changes. skimmed well, didnt overflow much.

This is spot on. I never shut my down unless I abs have to. Pump is a POS sometimes.

windcoast reefs · #5 06-03-2011, 03:35 AM

So I take it the pump has a few issues?

lastlight · #6 06-03-2011, 03:38 AM

Mine is the SWC 160 but they look to be the same skimmer and pump. Mine is a PSK something or other.