Reef Octopus for 400 liters DSB is 200 classic a good choice?

[Anxur]

I'm looking for a skimmer for my 100 gallon - 400 gallon DSB tank

Is the Reef Octopus 200 int classic any good? I saw this three models...

 

[Sophie"s mom]

I'm looking for a skimmer for my 100 gallon - 400 gallon DSB tank

Is the Reef Octopus 200 int classic any good? I saw this three models...

I can only speak about mine which is a Reef Octopus 2000 classic HOB, and man!! is is the best skimmer ever!! You will NOT go wrong with Reef Octopus for sure! Size should be based on gallons, as well as expected bio load.

 

[Anxur]

I can only speak about mine which is a Reef Octopus 2000 classic HOB, and man!! is is the best skimmer ever!! You will NOT go wrong with Reef Octopus for sure! Size should be based on gallons, as well as expected bio load.

your 2000 classic is this? how many gallon is your tank?

 

[HighlandReef]

In general, can’t really go wrong with reef octo skimmers, just make sure to size it properly. You mentioned 100-400 gallons in the OP, that’s a large variation.
Make sure to decide on what your plans are long term and size accordingly.
Buy once, cry once, lol!
Personally, I like external skimmers. Much easier to dial in, aren't really affected by sump levels, etc. I have an sro5000 ext skimmer and love it, easy to work on and just performs well. I have a large system so needed a larger skimmer.

 

[Anxur]

In general, can’t really go wrong with reef octo skimmers, just make sure to size it properly. You mentioned 100-400 gallons in the OP, that’s a large variation.
Make sure to decide on what your plans are long term and size accordingly.
Buy once, cry once, lol!
Personally, I like external skimmers. Much easier to dial in, aren't really affected by sump levels, etc. I have an sro5000 ext skimmer and love it, easy to work on and just performs well. I have a large system so needed a larger skimmer.

400 lt
100 gallon

dsb system

 

[Sophie"s mom]

your 2000 classic is this? how many gallon is your tank?

Mine is the 2000 classic HOB (hang on back) and my tank is 90 gallons.

 

[HighlandReef]

Ok, got it. lol!
Personally, I would go external recirculating.
Either of these should work well for you.
I would purchase something that’s recommended for a 100 gallon heavy bioload, eventually you’ll likely get there.
Let’s face it, this hobby is addictive, lol!

Classic 150EXT 6” Recirculating Protein Skimmer​

Or

Classic 150INT 6” Internal Protein Skimmer​

 

[Anxur]

so you

Ok, got it. lol!
Personally, I would go external recirculating.
Either of these should work well for you.
I would purchase something that’s recommended for a 100 gallon heavy bioload, eventually you’ll likely get there.
Let’s face it, this hobby is addictive, lol!

Classic 150EXT 6” Recirculating Protein Skimmer​

Or

Classic 150INT 6” Internal Protein Skimmer​

so...you think that 200 is too much?

 

[X-37B]

That skimmer would work just fine.
Most have a preferred brand.
I prefer Tunze.

 

[HighlandReef]

so you

so...you think that 200 is too much?

The Manufacturer rates that skimmer for tanks up to 250 gallons.
BRS rates it for up to a 160 gallon.

You’d probably be fine with either but if you think you may eventually upgrade to something a little larger or expand the system with a frag tank down the road, I would get the 200. The 200 would give you some room to grow.

 

[Anxur]

The Manufacturer rates that skimmer for tanks up to 250 gallons.
BRS rates it for up to a 160 gallon.

You’d probably be fine with either but if you think you may eventually upgrade to something a little larger or expand the system with a frag tank down the road, I would get the 200. The 200 would give you some room to grow.

I would to ask...
In Europe, in Italy where I live.. Reef octopus is not famous and used..
Comparing with Deltec, Vertex, Bk ecc..
Reef Octopus are egual, better or?
Just my curiosity..

 

[HighlandReef]

I would to ask...
In Europe, in Italy where I live.. Reef octopus is not famous and used..
Comparing with Deltec, Vertex, Bk ecc..
Reef Octopus are egual, better or?
Just my curiosity..

Offhand , not sure.
I live in the US and most of my experience has been with reef octo.
Reef octo has always worked well for me and have just stuck with it.
Ever since I got my sro5000 ext. I like them so much, I don’t think, I would ever go back to an internal skimmer. IMO… External is just way easier to work on and adjust.
I have also heard bubble kings are supposed to be good.

 

[Anxur]

Offhand , not sure.
I live in the US and most of my experience has been with reef octo.
Reef octo has always worked well for me and have just stuck with it.
Ever since I got my sro5000 ext. I like them so much, I don’t think, I would ever go back to an internal skimmer. IMO… External is just way easier to work on and adjust.
I have also heard bubble kings are supposed to be good.

what about pump aquatrance?

I saw that one model has the aquatrance pump and another model has the bubble master pump..

the bubble master costs much more than aquatrance

 

[HighlandReef]

what about pump aquatrance?

I saw that one model has the aquatrance pump and another model has the bubble master pump..

the bubble master costs much more than aquatrance

I have always used the bubble blaster pumps

 

[Anxur]

I have always used the bubble blaster pumps

So I've to buy reef octopus with bubble blaster pump..?

 

[HighlandReef]

So I've to buy reef octopus with bubble blaster pump..?

Most of the octo skimmers now come with the varios pumps.
I would recommend doing some research on this before purchasing a skimmer.
Plenty of YouTube review videos and threads on r2r.
No one is going to know your intended bioload, size tank, etc.
Bioload will matter.