REVIEW : RPS-3000 (Octopus Skimmer)

[tray262]

My setup:
150 gal display
50 breeder sump
tek 8X54 watt t-5 fixture.
150 lbs live rock,
4"-5" Sand bed.

So I bought a new skimmer a couple of weeks ago. I must say, when I first seen it, I thought to myself wow, it's really high quality, and very well built. Nice design, I like the "Plate it's mounted to."

It's been running for about two weeks, I've pulled more gunk out of my water in the past two weeks, then I have in the last three months. I'm coming out of a corilife needlewheel super skimmer. Which I thought was a good skimmer and still think it was a fine skimmer. I just think I have too much for it to handle plus the adjustment is not that easy on it. Back the Octopus.

Pros: Well built, Recurculating system, good plumbing connections, larger dia. drain hose (waste) does not clog, Easy to adjust, set it and forget it type system, Price Under $400

Cons: Not ozone safe, Gate valve would be better then ball valve. Pump is a little loud.

Besides those few small things it's an awsome skimmer, It's producing a real foam/froth instead of just bubbles, which is something I never had with my Corilife Super Skimmer. All in all I'm VERY HAPPY with this unit. The price vs. performance is incrediable, I'd put it up against any skimmer in this price range. Thanks for reading. Sorry I'm long winded.

[Reefland]

Thanks for the review!

[tray262]

No problem Scott, Hope I put this in the right spot, Plus I figure if it helps one person then it was worth writting.

[Reefland]

This is a perfect place for it.

[golfish]

Tray, what pump do they use on those skimmer? I've read good things about the needle wheel they use, what's it look like?

[tray262]

The pump looks like a MAG, Also someone told me it uses all the same parts too. I'll get a picture up for you asap

[golfish]

The pump looks like a MAG, Also someone told me it uses all the same parts too. I'll get a picture up for you asap

that'll be nice, thanks....I've read the impeller will work with an Ocean Runner pump as well.

[rjs5134]

Helped me, I'm in the market for a skimmer for my 65gal that will eventually be the sump for a future 150gal. Sounds like I have to add this to the list of possibilities and remove the Coralife.

[tray262]

Hey guys, Sorry for the delay on the pictures. I can't tell you guys how good this skimmer actually works. Best thing I've bought so far. The smaller skimmer is the Corilife 220. It looks so small compared. rjs5134 seriously think about this brand. Also I put a cd in the picture for size reference. Hopw this helps a little.