skimmer suggestions aquamaxx co-2 or octopus (1 Viewer)

[Afish4u]

Ok so here is where I'm at I'm upgrading from my 72bf and going to a 180. I have most of the stuff I need except for a skimmer and probably more rock and a sand bed. I would like to use ozone and probably will go with avast for the ozone factor. I like the looks of the aquamaxx but they haven't been around for a long time. I'm not crazy about the price on the Octopus skimmers ( or even which one to really go for, some have mentioned a sro 3000)to me the Octo keep reusing the numbers with a different abbreviation and it gets confusing to me. Anyone out there using the aquamaxx co-2? I'm open to any thoughts suggestions. If I have posted this in the wrong area please relocate. I don't think this is a advanced topic.

 

[Travis Dragan]

Octopus are pretty standard and good skimmers, different abbreviations usually refer to some different tech they put in, classics are your standard cylinder skimmer, sss= super space saver (pump inside the cylinder) regal/elite different shaped cylinders with dc pumps. Id check on the sro 3000 as they have been harder for me to find new from suppliers (i think they were retired)

I havnt set up or used an aquamaxx skimmer, i just thought i would give some octopus info.

 

[mapierce7]

I have a reef octopus (xs160), running strong for 3 years with minimal maintenance. I wouldn't hesitate to go with another. I would not go with a SSS model or anything with the pump inside the body, just reduces dwell/contact time. Unless of course you dont have room for one with the pump outseide the body. I think the new "classic" line has some pretty good deals. Let me know if you want a hand with anything since I live in EC and would't mind checking it out.

-Matt

 

[Riley]

If you are considering an Aquamaxx, you should look at JNS. They are the exact same skimmer as Aquamaxx, but cost less. I can't say I'd go with either, however I know everyone has a budget.

Just about everyone in the club has or had an Octopus skimmer, so that says a lot about them. They are so popular that our own sponsor, Fragtastic Reef, owns the domain www.reefoctopusskimmers.com If they are out of your budget, I imagine a used one would be easy enough to find. As far as which one to get, I agree with what has been posted - pump on the outside for more dwell unless space is an issue. I would look at a 200mm skimmer for a 180 gallon tank

 

[Afish4u]

If you are considering an Aquamaxx, you should look at JNS. They are the exact same skimmer as Aquamaxx, but cost less. I can't say I'd go with either, however I know everyone has a budget.

Just about everyone in the club has or had an Octopus skimmer, so that says a lot about them. They are so popular that our own sponsor, Fragtastic Reef, owns the domain www.reefoctopusskimmers.com If they are out of your budget, I imagine a used one would be easy enough to find. As far as which one to get, I agree with what has been posted - pump on the outside for more dwell unless space is an issue. I would look at a 200mm skimmer for a 180 gallon tank

I know they have been very popular but why do people switch except to experiment or what? I have heard of a few others switching to the aquamaxx and I guess that's why I was looking at that and the price. I do appreciate the feedback I have received here.

Not familiar with JNS are they a nock off they look the same?
I see now they are also by aquamaxx thanks

 

[Riley]

Upgrading, upsizing, down sizing, leaving the hobby, and personal preference are probably reasons people switch around. I don't quite get the ratings of the aquamaxx, if you go with one, you might be happier with an 8" one. A 6" skimmer on a 180 sounds a little small depending on what you want to do.