Octopus Extreme Skimmer w/pump - Model 160
	Rating: 4.00 Quantity in Basket: none Code: CV-EXT-160 Price:$289.99
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Octopus Extreme Skimmer Series Model 160 Height: 23 inches Body Diameter: 6.4 inches Footprint: 8 inches X 10 inches Powered by Italian made Sicce PSK-2500 pumps! An integrated removable bubble plate to help reduce turbulence within the skimmer which helps build a dense head of foam Extra-wide plumbing and necks in the design to allow for more air flow Wedge pipe output which allows you to adjust the skimmer and have greater control of adjustments compared to using ball valves. Improved venturi design for the Sicce PSK-2500 pump makes for simple use for protein skimmer pumps. Features a soft pin wheel impeller as well as a mesh wheel parts to allow hobbyist the option of which one they prefer to use. Up to 35scfh to 37scfh of air pull using soft pin wheel impeller and up to 40scfh to 50scfh using mesh wheel impellers. ***Air results can vary depending on individuals aquarium setup***. Draws less than 30 watts of electricity per pump. Quick release neck on the collection cup - requires 1/2 inch of clearance to remove the cup ***All Skimmers perform best in 8" to 10" of water***

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5 Works great	08/28/2009 - by Brad Lockwood from Normal, IL US
Make sure your water is "***All Skimmers perform best in 8" to 10" of water***" and it will work great. Inconsisitant water height will cause all kinds of problems so make sure it does not vary. After that set it and forget it. I have mine draining into a container and I can let it go for 2 weeks if necessary and it is still skimming nasty stuff.
5 Excellent	07/25/2009 - by Pbchef from West Palm Beach, FL US
I was unhappy with my Aquac EV-120 skimmer (very inconsistent). - So I replaced it with this skimmer. I have limited space in my sump/fuge so my choices were also limited. The Octopus extreme 160 has consistently pulled a good amount of skimmate out of my 110 tank easily outperforming the AquaC. I am extremely satisfied with this skimmer after the first 6 weeks. I also like the design, very easy to remove the cup for cleaning.
5 replay to garbage post	05/09/2009 - by Elizabeth Saunders from Courtice, Ontario CA
Octopus is an excellent skimmer! In reply to Caleb's review - it seems what he is describing is a water height problem/adjustment issue not a skimmer problem. Adjust your water before you write a review titled "garbage". All skimmer need to find their sweet spot and it rely's totally on the water height. Caleb's water height appears to be set too high for this skimmer so hopefully he has adjusted that and is now having excellent results! Maybe he will do another review??
1 Garbage	04/26/2009 - by Caleb from Fenton, MO US
I bought this skimmer two months ago, based on decent reviews, and have just now set it up. It doesn't work as intended. The foam output is great but it knocks the top off of the cup and overflows everywhere on top of that, the micro bubbles from the output fills the sump and main display. Horrible skimmer. I will be contacting Coralvue and PA to see what can be done about this purchase. I should have gone with the ASM G-Series. This looked like it would be a good product but does not operate like a decent skimmer. Buyer beware.