NEW Cone Skimmer---> Super Reef Octo XP-2000

[JRaquatics]

We just received word that there will be a NEW Cone skimmer available in late August - early September. It is the newest model in the soon to be popular line of Super Reef Octopus skimmers. With the great value, the quality of craftsmanship and the new very promising Bubble Blaster pump, these skimmers will be a great investment to any saltwater system.

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/SuperOcto_XP2000_coneskimme.jpg

Body Style: Cone
Pump: Bubble Blaster 2000 with a 3 year pump warranty!
Wattage: 30w
Airpull: 50SCFH
Base: 8�
Neck: 4�
Height: 23�
Cost: $399.00 Shipped to your door*
Pre-order will begin shortly.

This is your chance to own a high performance cone skimmer without the big price tag others companies are asking!!!

There will also be a Larger 10� base 5.5� neck model using the Bubble Blaster 5000 pump.

*applies to shipments within the continental US only.

[wfgworks]

JR

Interested in getting a Cone skimmer. Any idea to tank ratings they may have on both Cone skimmers?

[GSMguy]

interesting.

[yitman]

Cone or HURRI-CONE
which one is better?

It's looks like this cone skimmer don't have any of the HURRICONE features
even the bubble chamber is not cleanable.

it's looks like reef octopus tried to make a very cheap cone skimmer.

Why the water outlet so high ? isn't it flooding ?


Great price.

[JRechcygl]

Hanyo makes the skimmers for Coralvue I believe... I believe they make cones for other manufactors as well, I am surprised Coralvue hasn't had a cone sooner...

[OneReef]

Maybe I will have to pick up one of these since Warner can't seem to finish with their K1

[kuyatwo]

I have two questions

1. if something goes wrong with the pump do we send the bad pump to rs or octopus.

2. also how much will the bigger skimmer be and when can we preorder the bigger skimmer

[poolkeeper1]

Looks like an I-Tech to me, If they work as well they will be a good addition to their line. Who will do the warranty work?

[kentrob11]

Can this thing be plumbed to run externally by any chance?

[wfgworks]

Any updates?

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15353809#post15353809 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by poolkeeper1
Looks like an I-Tech to me, If they work as well they will be a good addition to their line. Who will do the warranty work?

These are defiantly not an I tech. The pumps are reported to work as well and efficiently as the Askoll. The cones are seamless and all the acrylic is highly polished for the ultimate in appeal. The warranty will be covered by Coral Vue.

[JRaquatics]

They will have an external version available in the near future. I should be getting one to test out soon.

I have not heard anything further on these skimmers except they are in final stages of production. I will poke the stick at CV Monday to see if they have any more info to reveal.

[wfgworks]

JR

I would be interested in specs on the larger cone a possible price.

Thanks

[bennietheblenny]

tagging along for updates on the larger one!!

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15373063#post15373063 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wfgworks
JR

I would be interested in specs on the larger cone a possible price.

Thanks


I will try to get you that information. Soon as I get anything I will post it in this forum first.

[Rickyrooz1]

Any news? I'm interested but the larger skimmer that uses the Bubble Blaster 5000 (http://www.coralvue.com/SuperReef.html) might work better for me since it will draw 81 SCFH.

[crsaz]

I was at the wholesale supplier today and they had a super reef octopus with the external bubble blaster 5000. the guys were telling me that it kicks the s**t out of the huricone line is this true? which performs better the hurricone cat three or the super reef octopus 6000 the bodies look almost identicle the difference seems to be the pumps. if it were you would you run the super octo or the cat 3 on a 225 with 2 75g frag tanks(total water volume of 500g)? the super extreme seems to be the way to go as I can get it for around $550 whereas the cat three will be near double that. but if the cat 3 performs better the extra $$$ is money well spent in my book.

[Rickyrooz1]

No one in the US has tested one so we do not know how they will perform. Mike should be getting one soon.

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15469107#post15469107 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crsaz
I was at the wholesale supplier today and they had a super reef octopus with the external bubble blaster 5000. the guys were telling me that it kicks the s**t out of the huricone line is this true? which performs better the hurricone cat three or the super reef octopus 6000 the bodies look almost identicle the difference seems to be the pumps. if it were you would you run the super octo or the cat 3 on a 225 with 2 75g frag tanks(total water volume of 500g)? the super extreme seems to be the way to go as I can get it for around $550 whereas the cat three will be near double that. but if the cat 3 performs better the extra $$$ is money well spent in my book.

A Super Reef 5000 ext Octopus skimmer is on its way to me. I will run a few tests and run it on my personal system to see what the Bubble blaster pump is all about.;)

[kentrob11]

Ya better at least post dry pics of it before you run it!!

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15471853#post15471853 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kentrob11
Ya better at least post dry pics of it before you run it!!

You bet I will. Wt, dry and dirty.:D

****I also just got word that the new Bubble Blaster pumps found on the Super Reef line of Octopus skimmers will have and upgraded silicone nitride shaft and bearings. Calcium will not adhere to this material. The pumps come with the following electrical safety standard certifications and a 3 year warranty: CE, EMC, RoHS, GS, UL and PSE.***

[crsaz]

really no one in the US is running one? its weird that a distributor in a place with a small population of reefers would have one. it is a VERY nice piece of equipment it is beautifuly constructed and a very clean and design compared to the cat3(BIG ugly reeflo pump)

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15473754#post15473754 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crsaz
really no one in the US is running one? its weird that a distributor in a place with a small population of reefers would have one. it is a VERY nice piece of equipment it is beautifuly constructed and a very clean and design compared to the cat3(BIG ugly reeflo pump)

I was informed about six of the New Super Octos have been sold by the US distributor Coral Vue.

To my knowledge this is the only one I have seen on RC:
Super Reef Octopus 5000-sss (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1676085&highlight=SSS5000)

[wfgworks]

JR

Any updates on the cone series?

The one you are getting in for testing is very similar to the Hurricone correct?

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15477468#post15477468 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wfgworks
JR

Any updates on the cone series?

The one you are getting in for testing is very similar to the Hurricone correct?

Yes. The body is very similar to that of the Hurricone line. I am expecting to get a bunch of info about the Super Octo line of skimmers and Calcium reactors very soon.

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15473754#post15473754 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crsaz
VERY nice piece of equipment it is beautifuly constructed and a very clean and design compared to the cat3(BIG ugly reeflo pump)

I have heard that the CAT 3 will soon have the Hurricone 2000 pump on it instead of the Reeflo. The CAT 4 will most likely have 2 2000 pumps and the CAT 5 will have a DC pump and should be available at the end of the year.

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/Hurricone2000Pump1.jpg

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/Hurricone2000pump2.jpg

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/Hurricone2000pump3copy.jpg

Isn't she good looking?

[JRechcygl]

Did you get any of the cone or Super Reefs yet Jeremy?
When I talked to Dave @ CV about a week or so ago and he had one each of the cone and SSS5000 on hand... Wanted to order but hesistated... Wanted to see if anyone had it, even though I would've liked being the guy who has the skimmer that hasn't been released yet.

[Waterobert]

Few more weeks and price of cone skimmer with fall to the their real value!

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15478195#post15478195 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Waterobert
Few more weeks and price of cone skimmer with fall to the their real value!

The price is already low for the Octo Cones. You are paying for the pump and the production cost of the cone with very little markup. These will not fall in price otherwise there isn't worth producing or selling.

[kentrob11]

So how big are these things gonna get? Any 30" monsters in the works?

[JRechcygl]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15478625#post15478625 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JRaquatics
The price is already low for the Octo Cones. You are paying for the pump and the production cost of the cone with very little markup. These will not fall in price otherwise there isn't worth producing or selling.
Yeah not sure how to read that post either... Maybe they meant OTHER cones will drop in price?

[Waterobert]

Price for Octo Cones is very reasonable, the OTHER cones are overpriced IMO. I don't believe that cone skimmers are so much better to warrant $700-900 price tag for 100-200 g tank skimmer. People talk about cone skimmer superiority, yet we have seen on this forum that ATB econo 840 and vertex N-100 are pulling same amount of skimmate running on the same system. Before I spend $700 on a new skimmer I need to know that it is better that the one I have now. With $400 I can take a risk LOL

[JRaquatics]

The ATB econo is a better performer than the vertex 100 hands down. Although it was nice for Premium to test the two skimmers side by side but it was flawed and misleading. This was already discussed in the ATB forum. The difference in skimmers like the ATB and the Super Octo cone is the quality of the materials used to make the skimmers and the time involved. A few examples would be that the red PVC is more expensive than black acrylic and custom machined volute takes time and man hours to machine.

[JRechcygl]

Jeremy... My question that I have is if the Octo cone or for that matter the new Super Reef Octos, pull so much air why is there not much buzz about them? I mean there is but heck its pulling anywhere from 2x-4x more air than the ATB pumps are?

Most skimmer efficianados seem unimpressed with them and the new bubble blaster pumps... What gives? and how DO those BB pumps pull SO much air??

Wanted to ask Dave but of course he will say his products are superior, its only natural to have loyalty to the products you make.

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15482812#post15482812 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JRechcygl
Jeremy... My question that I have is if the Octo cone or for that matter the new Super Reef Octos, pull so much air why is there not much buzz about them? I mean there is but heck its pulling anywhere from 2x-4x more air than the ATB pumps are?

Most skimmer efficianados seem unimpressed with them and the new bubble blaster pumps... What gives? and how DO those BB pumps pull SO much air??

Wanted to ask Dave but of course he will say his products are superior, its only natural to have loyalty to the products you make.

I was wondering the same thing but Dave only brought in a few of the Super Reef Octo Skimmers and Calcium reactors to see how well they performed. So there is not many of them out there for people to give their opinions on. Dave says that only 6 skimmers of so total have been sold to stores and customers. This is the reason we decided to get one for testing to see how the Bubble Blaster pump compares to other industry skimmer pumps and how it performs in general. If the pump/skimmer lives up to the hype this will be a very popular product for sure. I can't wait to get the skimmer for testing.

[JRaquatics]

Here's the first glimpse of what to expect the final production of the Super Reef Cone skimmers to look like and should be here in the states for testing late next week.

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/XP200Cone.jpg

[AD87]

This skimmer should have no problem skimming a heavy stocked 120 right?

I just may have to buy one.

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15484872#post15484872 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by speeddemonlsr
This skimmer should have no problem skimming a heavy stocked 120 right?

I just may have to buy one.

Given the specs, it actually should be a pretty good fit for your tank.

[JRechcygl]

So they went with red over the original black huh?.. Dont know I personally liked the sleek look of the black as compared to the knock off red.

[Waterobert]

They use "expensive" red PVC which made ATB skimers superior! LOL
Now we know for sure that it will be the best skimmer on the market and it is affordable to average Joe

[JRaquatics]

Here are some shots of the New Bubble Blaster pump.

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/SuperReeft_bubbleblaster.jpg

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/BubbleBlaster_running.jpg

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/BubbleBlaster_volute.jpg

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/BBand1500sidebyside.jpg

[frenchie]

so which one would be good for a 125 gallon softie tank.

[crsaz]

no skimmer would be great if you are doing ONLY softies, they like nutrient rich water, dirty if thats how you want to word it. if you plan on alot of fish then the xp200 would work, I would suggest skimming wet as to leave as many nutrients in the water as possible

[wfgworks]

JR

Any details yet on the larger cone as I don't see the larger cone on their website?

[AD87]

JR given the specs would this skimmer out perform the ATB 840?

When do you expect the xp-2000 to ship out?

[JRaquatics]

wfgworks - We haven't received word of a larger cone yet. But most likely it will be a 10 x 5.5" cone utilizing the Bubble Blaster 5000 pump.

speeddemonlsr- Personally I can't see the xp-2000 body handling 50scfh of air but if they can get it between 30-40scfh they may be a good competitor to the ATB 840 as performance goes. For the size of the 840 that skimmer is perfect in about every way. At this time the only advantage I see the xp-2000 having is cost.

[kentrob11]

Man...I hope the production version isn't red :-P Gray would be sweet ;-)

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15550241#post15550241 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kentrob11
Man...I hope the production version isn't red :-P Gray would be sweet ;-)

Last I heard was that they will be in white instead of red.

[kentrob11]

White would be OK...I have a reactor system + plumbing that I am waiting on the color of the skimmer to purchase parts for :-P I want everything to match...Yeah, I'm that anal :-D

[kentrob11]

Do you think the plumbing on it would be white as well or gray kinda like the ATB? It would be sweet with this color scheme...

http://www.************.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/atb-deluxe-2.jpg

[JRaquatics]

It will probably be gray piping like the rest of the Octopus skimmers.

[kentrob11]

Nice...I'm really looking forward to updates on this...

[fernandokng]

I'm really interested in the dimensions of the body between the ATB 840 and this Octopus cone.

Can you help me understand this in regards to body, neck, size, height, outlet pipe, etc.

Thanks.

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15563965#post15563965 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fernandokng
I'm really interested in the dimensions of the body between the ATB 840 and this Octopus cone.

Can you help me understand this in regards to body, neck, size, height, outlet pipe, etc.

Thanks.

Like every other cone skimmer out there, the octo included, has almost if not identical dimensions to the ATB skimmers. The only difference that I know of at this point is the Footprint will be different due to the pump.

[kentrob11]

Any updates on color by chance? :-P

[JRaquatics]

Last I hear is that they will be in white and will be arriving in mid September.

[kentrob11]

Gotcha...Just trying to maintain my status as the resident annoying pain in the @$$ in this thread :-)

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15586020#post15586020 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kentrob11
Gotcha...Just trying to maintain my status as the resident annoying pain in the @$$ in this thread :-)

Don't worry your doing a great job.:D

[kentrob11]

Lol...Sweet ;-)

[kentrob11]

Nice :-) Is that black PVC for the outlet??

[bluereefs]

I did, sorry for mistake.

[bluereefs]

I only have the picture lol, I think that will be regular octopus gray outlet but I am not sure 100 %.

[kentrob11]

I was noticing the itake of the pump and I'm wondering how much water that pump pulls along with the air. Any ideas?

[bluereefs]

Acording to Octopus specification air intake will be 1000-1200 lit/hours, pump is bubble blaster 2000 , 25 watt.

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15591282#post15591282 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bluereefs
Acording to Octopus specification air intake will be 1000-1200 lit/hours, pump is bubble blaster 2000 , 25 watt.

Here is a shot of the External Recirculating model of the XP-2000 cone skimmer.

These will be selling for $560.00

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/SuperOcto_XP2000_external.jpg

[kentrob11]

Heh...funny...I already had a plan to recirculate my own...

[PowermanKW]

So I'm not understanding these. Are they going to detune the pumps? All the info I can find is that the XP-2000 has the same body as a 840 (and other) and put twice the air through it. That does not make sense to me.

For the price, it has a lot of good features. Seems like a good thing, just not sure why you would want to jam all that air through that small of a body.

Am I missing something?

[fernandokng]

Great question

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15623785#post15623785 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by PowermanKW
So I'm not understanding these. Are they going to detune the pumps? All the info I can find is that the XP-2000 has the same body as a 840 (and other) and put twice the air through it. That does not make sense to me.

For the price, it has a lot of good features. Seems like a good thing, just not sure why you would want to jam all that air through that small of a body.

Am I missing something?

[JRaquatics]

I am unsure what they plan on doing with the pumps. We questioned CV about the stability and performance issue of all the air within the small cone body and they took it into consideration. The BB 2000s are being tested on the cone bodies by the manufacture and they will decide what the end result will be. I am sure the final product will be a solid performer.

[PowermanKW]

Got it. I'm not hatin', just curious. I'm sure it will be settled.

[geomanolo]

Do you have any idea about the ideal water level for the internal?
Even an estimation would be gr8.
Thanks.

[kelleyga36]

Looking at the XP-2000 It states the base is 8" But the footprint of 12.5 by 12. And looking at the picture it doesn't look like the base has a large add on plate or anything. If only I could get this to fit in my sump.I think it would be a great option.
Kevin

[eros]

I would like to know the actual footprint also before I build my sump. I wanna make sure I can fit one of these in there in the future.

[kentrob11]

I'm in the same boat...I am building a custom sump but don't want to start on in until I know the exact dimensions...

[JRaquatics]

I am waiting to hear back from CoralVue on the exact dimensions if they have changed any.

[JRaquatics]

Dave the president of CoralVue confirmed that nothing has changed in regards to the footprint of the XP-2000 and is still 12.5” x 12” and 20 ¾ high.

[BigMike75]

I have a 55 gallon marineland tank that I made a sump out of, and the skimmer space is 12 X 15. There is a lip on the frame at the top and the opening there is almost 11 inches wide. I wish I could go ahead and preorder on of these bad boys, but I would hate to get it and it not fit. They should be coming out pretty soon shouldn't they?

[kuyatwo]

From what I heard is that their is going to be very few of these to go around to all the retailers when they first come out so if you are wanting one you will need to preorder one from what the coralvue rep told my lfs

[kentrob11]

I'm glad I pre-ordered when I did then. I have a feeling it's going to be a bit before these come out though considering the fact that they are looking at the air draw issue. I'm getting impatient which is ridiculous since I don't even have a tank setup yet! I've always been an equipment junkie...I'm probably just set it on the kitchen table and look at it until I set it up :P

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15673220#post15673220 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kentrob11
I'm glad I pre-ordered when I did then. I have a feeling it's going to be a bit before these come out though considering the fact that they are looking at the air draw issue. I'm getting impatient which is ridiculous since I don't even have a tank setup yet! I've always been an equipment junkie...I'm probably just set it on the kitchen table and look at it until I set it up :P

...and here I thought I was the only one with this problem. :p

[BigMike75]

Have you had a bunch of pre-orders on this?

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15677893#post15677893 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BigMike75
Have you had a bunch of pre-orders on this?

There has been a ton of interest in these new cone skimmers and have had more pre-orders than any other any other item. We hope to have enough XP-2000 available to fulfill all pre-orders. So far everyone that Pre-ordered one will have one shipped out when they arrive.

[BigMike75]

I just placed my pre-order on this, I sure hope it will fit in my sump. Some of the pictures show it with the gate valve and some show it with a tube, do you know how the final product will be?

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15679241#post15679241 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BigMike75
I just placed my pre-order on this, I sure hope it will fit in my sump. Some of the pictures show it with the gate valve and some show it with a tube, do you know how the final product will be?

Thanks for your support. The XP-2000 will be coming with Gate Valves as pictured below. I was also informed that they should arrive on the 26th of this month. :rollface:

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/XP200Cone2.jpg

[jdrabek]

I might have overlooked it, but does the bottom of the skimmer come off? Is there anyway to clean the bubble plate?

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15679750#post15679750 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jdrabek
I might have overlooked it, but does the bottom of the skimmer come off? Is there anyway to clean the bubble plate?

The bottom of the skimmer doesn't come off. The inside of the bubble plate can be cleaned simply by spraying through the pumps input port with a hose. Otherwise if your looking for a cone skimmer that fully disassemble then look at the ATB 840 1.5s (http://www.reefspecialty.com/Protein-Skimmers-ATB/c21_88/p478/NEW-ATB-840-v1.5-Protein-Skimmer/product_info.html)

[kentrob11]

$256 more gets you a slightly smaller skimmer with a removable base :-)

[BigMike75]

I am really glad it is coming with the gate valve. I am sure that the 12 wide is at the biggest part. All of it doesn't seem to be that wide. I hope I can caddy corner it in there. :)

[adamblackburn22]

That's going to be a bad a$$ skimmer. They need to put a removable bubble plate though!

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15680653#post15680653 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by adamblackburn22
That's going to be a bad a$$ skimmer. They need to put a removable bubble plate though!

That would raise the production price up considerably. IMO having the bubble plate removable is a waste of money when your budget skimmer shopping.

[adamblackburn22]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15680678#post15680678 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JRaquatics
That would raise the production price up considerably. IMO having the bubble plate removable is a waste of money when your budget skimmer shopping.

Wow that much huh? IMO I would be more worried about the competitor beating my price and having a removable bubble plate:D

[kuyatwo]

why doesnt the external version have a gate valve?

[sean obergfell]

anybody looking to dump there current reef octo skimmer in making room for the super....let me know im looking for one for a heavy stocked 120...

[newmoon]

Is this shipping already?????

[newmoon]

Are these things shipping already????

[kuyatwo]

last week of this month is what i have seen on this thread for shipment

[wfgworks]

JR

I'm sure I or someone has asked but would this skimmer handle a tank in the 150-170 gallon range with a higher bioload?

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15686557#post15686557 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wfgworks
JR

I'm sure I or someone has asked but would this skimmer handle a tank in the 150-170 gallon range with a higher bioload?

The data specs from the manufacturer show that the skimmer should proccess enough water to accommodate tanks up to 200gals or so. But until we see exactly how the skimmer performs we say the XP-2000 can safely handle tanks up to 150gallons.

[kentrob11]

Got a nice spot dusted off on my counter waiting for this... ;-P

[BigMike75]

Is it still looking good for the 26th of this month?

[JRaquatics]

Not sure. We are waiting to hear status of the shipment from the manufacturer.

[BigMike75]

I got my invoice today, said that you begin shipping Monday. Does this sound right?

[Davidl919]

How is it working, Don't be shy please elaborate on your results I am thinking of getting this Sexy looking skimmer. Someone might have received one by now. The US distrubutor said Vendors would receive by Friday, Give it a Monday for Ship, and Wednesday maybe at someones door.
BTW I make no claims that the Dates are precise, anything could have happened to change those days. So if you didn't receive one from Jr don't go quoting me I'm nobody. Well actually I am somebody who wants to know more about the skimmer. Construction, ease of use and Etc.

[BigMike75]

I got a call yesterday confirming my order. It should ship out today. I was just wanting to make sure that it fits in my sump. If it fits it will be collecting dust for the next month to a month and a half for me to get the money to setup the tank.:spin1::spin1:

[JRaquatics]

XP-2000 Skimmers are now shipping out. Get your new cone skimmer shipped today if you haven't already pre-ordered one.

http://www.reefspecialty.com/p492/Super-Reef-Octopus-Protein-Skimmer-XP-2000-Internal/product_info.html

[cobbobby]

Have you hooked one up yet? Got any readings for air and wattage to see if it does what its suppose to do.

[kuyatwo]

Mine comes in Friday will post pics in the lighting, equipment thread

[kuyatwo]

Mine just arrived i posted pics in the equipment thread. This skimmer is well built very impressed

[kentrob11]

Anyone get their non-recirc model in yet?

[BigMike75]

Got my internal XP-2000 about 2 hours ago. Couldn't resist hooking it up my sink.:lolspin::lolspin: Looks like it pushes alot of water through it, but this is my first skimmer. I only wish that I didn't have to wait about another month before I really get to use it. I was really worried that it wouldn't fit in my sump, but I can almost spin it around in it "55 gallon tank with 12 X 15 skimmer space".

Can't wait until someone post some numbers for it............

[eros]

Mine just arrived i posted pics in the equipment thread. This skimmer is well built very impressed

Can you link the thread? I couldn't find it. Thanks

[BigMike75]

Link = http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1716072

[kentrob11]

Anyone else get theirs? Mine should be here soon...Hopefully :-P

[mikeatjac]

Looking for more input.

[kentrob11]

Got mine a few days ago. I won't be setting it up for another month or so but I figured I'd offer initial impressions. It's built pretty well and the pump seems to be solid and well made. I fired it up in the kitchen sink and it is pretty quiet as far as I can tell. I will say that they took a nicely made skimmer and cheapened it with that stupid looking, cheap red sticker on it. It wasn't even placed on the skimmer straight, not to mention that it had air pockets under it...Of course I took the sticker off as soon as I got it :-P

[cobbobby]

Kentrob are you seeing the same air #'s and wattage as Jeremy from PA did? And i would agree 100% with that nasty sticker. What were they thinking there. Glad you can remove it.

[kentrob11]

Cob- I no longer have the equipment to test those numbers...

[mikeatjac]

No one with numbers?

[cobbobby]

Just Jeremy at PA. He got 30-35scfh at 30w. In 8" it pulled 35scfh but was hard to control the water level in the skimmer and at 7" around 30scfh and easier to control the water level.

[kentrob11]

So has anyone gottne word of larger versions of this skimmer being available any time soon? I'd love to see some Larger ATB competition :-)

[acropora nut]

We should see something by the end of the year.

[kentrob11]

Cool...They should simply take the current external reef octo with the bubble blaster 5000 and put a big cone on it instead :-P Probably more cool factor than anything though since the reduction in neck diameter is so gradual already...

[acropora nut]

I will be running one of the larger super reef cone skimmers along with a ATB XL on my new 800 gal.

[cobbobby]

A skimmoff! That should be interesting to see.

[kentrob11]

Heck yeah! Do you have any info about the larger octo? Like dimensions, etc?

[acropora nut]

Not yet. But we will be the first to know. :)

[kentrob11]

Nice. Obviously I wouldn't be getting one for my current tank but the house I am building on the plot of land we're paying off will have a 1200 gallon concrete inwall setup in the basement and I like planning things ahead. I'll be building everything but the skimmers since I can't effectively do a better job for less than what these things are running for. Should be a fun year, huh?

[acropora nut]

That should be one heck of a tank build!! :)

[kentrob11]

It should be :-) It kind of hit me that we were getting close when we were going over details for the blueprints with our developer. They're drawing in 2 ft footings under what will be the walls of the tank uner the concrete basement floor. The tank will be 8 x 5 x 4 inside dimensions with a single 7 x 3 viewing pane facing our theater room. I've got some pretty neat plans for this thing ;-)

[JRaquatics]

When I get a chance this week I will be testing out the XP-2000 Super Reef Octopus Cone skimmer for all those inquiring about its performance stats and build.

[acropora nut]

It should be :-) It kind of hit me that we were getting close when we were going over details for the blueprints with our developer. They're drawing in 2 ft footings under what will be the walls of the tank uner the concrete basement floor. The tank will be 8 x 5 x 4 inside dimensions with a single 7 x 3 viewing pane facing our theater room. I've got some pretty neat plans for this thing ;-)

Will this be a reef tank or fish only?

[kentrob11]

Reef tank for sure.... :-)

[JRaquatics]

This skimmer is going to be a hit amongst those of you with small sump spaces. It literally has a footprint of 8” x 10” and 26”tall. That is a whole lot of skimmer packed into such a small space.

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/SuperOcto_XP2000SS_coneskimmer.jpg

A bonus of a valved used instead of the common wedge pipe.
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/SuperOcto_XP2000SS_coneskimmer2.jpg

We should have these available at the end of the Month for $485 Shipped.
Reserve the soon to be best sump saver skimmer on the market today.--->
http://www.reefspecialty.com/p503/Super-Reef-Octopus-XP-2000sss-Protein-Skimmer/product_info.html

[BigMike75]

Price difference from here and website.

[JRaquatics]

Price difference from here and website.

Sorry about that. It has been fixed.

[nesto719]

would this skimmer work well in 7 inches of water?

[jhawkor]

So those of you who have this skimmer how do you like it?

[mikeatjac]

So those of you who have this skimmer how do you like it?

I would like to know too. Ready to pull the trigger but want some input first.

[JRaquatics]

would this skimmer work well in 7 inches of water?

It should work out fine at this level. Once I get a chance to test one out I will see at what levels it performs best at.

[JRaquatics]

I just wanted to inform those interested that I started a new thread just for the XP (cone) series of Super Reef Skimmer. I started off the thread with pictures of two new XP-5000 skimmers. take a look ---> http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1727974

[dviper150]

Not sure if this was mentioned before or not but I wanted to know if the internal xp2000 cone can handle a heavy bioload on a 125 gallon system?

[JRaquatics]

Not sure if this was mentioned before or not but I wanted to know if the internal xp2000 cone can handle a heavy bioload on a 125 gallon system?

Easily with room to grow.