Octopus skimmer first time

[Brando457]

The Super Reef Octopus XP3000INT OR

The Reef Octopus SRO 3000INT

Is the xp worth the extra $160?


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[dubs]

brando i am looking into the reef oct too the sro units seems a little better and they also give that 3 year warranty

 

[Brando457]

Yeah the difference is $160 and full cone vs semi cone. Other than that idk...:/


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[InfernoST]

I have the SRO XP2000INT cone and find it does an excellent job, IMO it's worth it.

 

[dj ze]

go with the cone its more efficient

 

[Brando457]

Is it 1-2% more efficient or are we talking 50% more efficiency over the sro...?

Just saying if it's only a minimal difference then I'd rather save the $, but if you are saying get the cone it'll make you say omg omg compared to the sro there is no contest then I'm down for that.


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[Fishluva513]

I just got the Octo reef cone with bubble blaster pump still breakin in only about a week in and it's pullin alot of unwanted waste out already has a small foot print deff a great space saver

 

[Brando457]

Which model??


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[InfernoST]

Check out this thread over at RC, it's a bit long but pretty much covers the hybrid cones and the cone series skimmers.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1659495&page=2

 

[Vic8361]

The Super Reef Octopus XP3000INT OR

The Reef Octopus SRO 3000INT

Is the xp worth the extra $160?


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What size tank are you planning to run it on?
I'm planning on buying one of these also for my 180.
I still haven't decided wich one yet becuase of the same question but I'm leaning toward the XP version. I was told it is a bit more stable and there is less turbulance in the chamber as the SRO model, do to the 10" base it has.
Here is a video of the sro 3000int running just in case you hven't seen it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WA2sF5Qov4&feature=related

I believe that which ever one we choose we'll be happy with them.
There very resonably priced.

Vic

 

[Fishluva513]

I got the xp1000ss with the bubble blaster pump

 

[Brando457]

I actually went with a hurricone cat 2. It's the sro on steroids and compared to xp banging.


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[whispers]

Skimmer sold?