New Pump alternative for Octo Extreme skimmer owners

[JRaquatics]

Here are some pictures of the Extreme 200 with the new HY-3000S pump. The difference with this pump on the 200 skimmer body seems to be night and day. The reported air numbers are 43- 46scfh. The best numbers on this skimmer body with the purple pin wheel is 28 to 30scfh. The pump will be maxing out what the body can handle. The pump will mate to the Extreme 200 body and will be a huge increase in performance.

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/HY-3000S248.jpg

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/HY-3000S246.jpg

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/HY-3000S252.jpg

[Charlie Davidson]

$?

[Reefer33]

How do you think one of these and a Sicce would perform on an Extreme 300? :)

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15518726#post15518726 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Charlie Davidson
$?

$210

[Charlie Davidson]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15519224#post15519224 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reefer33
How do you think one of these and a Sicce would perform on an Extreme 300? :)

I have a reef club member that put the askoll pump on his 300. It was a bubble making machine!! Using the 2nd sicce really did not make a difference. (but he drill out 3/4" line and made it 1")

[spinnerbayt]

Is the HY-3000S pump the small one? I assume that the 5000s is the bigger pump. What is the $$$ on the 5000?

[JRaquatics]

I don't have pricing on the 5000 pump yet but am expecting a price sheet sometime today. I will post the different models that will be available and the prices here and on our website once I get the info.

[Reefer33]

Will both the 3000 and 5000 be straight hook ups on the Extremes?

[JRaquatics]

just the 3000s for the extreme 200s.

[Reefer33]

Ok cool, so a HY-3000S will mount straight up to an Extreme 300 then, provided there is enough clearance. Both the Extreme 200s and 300s use, Sicce 2500's

[JRaquatics]

Now available on our site for pre-order. We expect to have them in 3-4 weeks. Bubble Blaster 3000 pump (http://www.reefspecialty.com/p466/Super-Reef-Octopus-Bubble-Blaster-Pump/product_info.html)

[BigJay]

Thanks for the heads up on what will surely be an excellent product. I'm interested in one, I assume they will fit on the older model MSX/Extreme skimmers?

What is the 3000 pump's GPH rating compared to the sicce with a PPW? I bought the PPW a few months back and it has been the single best improvement to my skimmer ever.

Does the new pump ever have any startup issues?

Will you need the extended neck for this size pump?

What's the operating power consumption of the 3000 pump (watts) compared to the sicce?

Thanks, I appreciate your time.

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15567766#post15567766 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BigJay
Thanks for the heads up on what will surely be an excellent product. I'm interested in one, I assume they will fit on the older model MSX/Extreme skimmers?

What is the 3000 pump's GPH rating compared to the sicce with a PPW? I bought the PPW a few months back and it has been the single best improvement to my skimmer ever.

Does the new pump ever have any startup issues?

Will you need the extended neck for this size pump?

What's the operating power consumption of the 3000 pump (watts) compared to the sicce?

Thanks, I appreciate your time.

The HY-3000S is a 35 watt skimmer pump at 800gph. We are expecting to see 55 to 60scfh with this pump on the current Extreme skimmers. The new pumps are reported to have zero start up issues and come with a 3 year warranty. I was also told that you will not need an extension neck when using this pump with the skimmer.

The sicce pumps are rated at 600gph at 20 watts.

With the new Bubble blaster pumps the skimmer will be able to effectively turn over more water due to the higher water pull and the huge increase in air pull. This pump should rock a Octo/MSX body (probably maxing it out) and can't wait to see some in action. One thing I really notice on my Bubble Blaster 5000 is it runs completely cool to the touch externally, so there should be zero heat transfer to the tank water running it internally. This also opens up a whole new door for those mod enthusiasts out there that want to turn there internal Extreme skimmers to external.

[JRaquatics]

We will only have 10 of these HY-3000S Bubble Blaster pumps arriving around the 20th of September. We will not have an exact footprint till they arrive. I have no doubt that these will be sold out before they arrive and advise anyone interested in getting one to place a pre-order. They will be delivered as a first-come-first served basis due to availability. Our second shipment of HY-3000S Bubble Blaster pumps aren't expected to be available till the end of October.

HY-3000S Bubble Blaster Pump - PRE ORDER (http://www.reefspecialty.com/p466/Super-Reef-Octopus-Bubble-Blaster-Pump/product_info.html)

[Amoore311]

Any word on the 5000 series pump yet?

How would the 5000 compare to an Askoll on the Extreme 300?



Thanks!

-Adam

[JRaquatics]

Haven't heard anything lately. IMO the Bubble Blaster 5000 thats on my SRO-5000 external skimmer is superior to the Askoll in efficiency and overall performance.

[Amoore311]

Interesting Jeremy.

Is that 5000 running on a 3/4" port? Have you thrown an air meter on there to see how much it's pulling?

[JRaquatics]

I think the out port is larger than 3/4. I have thrown the air meter on it. It bounces between 89-95 scfh and does choke the air because the watts climb when doing so. I estimate on a larger meter that this thing is pulling around 100scfh.

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/DSCN3960.jpg

[Amoore311]

100 SCFH would pull about 10 more SCFH than the Askoll on a 1" plumbing.


If that bad boy is 3/4" that that is definitely the pump to buy. If you could check that for me it would be great.


Thanks again bro!

[Amoore311]

Hey Jeremy,


Any word on the output plumbing measurements?

[JRaquatics]

I couldn't get a measurement on mine because it has a union fitting on the end. I was told by CoralVue that BB 5000 will attach to the 300 extreme skimmer. They will either offer two HY-3000S or one 5000S and something to plug the hole. It is going to be a little time before they are able to get more pumps though.

The XP-5000 models will not be in stock until end of November or early December.

[Amoore311]

Wow! That's great news.

The askol is an awesome pump don't get me wrong. I's pulling 90ish SCFH through a 1" plumbing though.

Being able to hit that level (higher possibly) with the stock 3/4" plumbing is very exciting.

I'll deal with my 2 sicce's now. I'll be ready to jump on the 5000 pre-order once the time comes.


Thanks for the help as always.

[Amoore311]

Just got off the phone with Coralvue.

They are telling me the SRO-5000 EXT has 1.5" Inlet Port plumbing. Sucks that the 90 SCFH your seeing on your SRO pump probably won't be possible with the OCTO extremes, unless you bore the 3/4" plumbing out.

[JRaquatics]

The union on the pump is 1.5 but there is no way the actual output is 1.5". It is 1" or 3/4". You can see in the pics below that they Glued a 1.5 union fitting to couple the skimmer to the body. But the actual output is not 1.5".

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

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

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

[Amoore311]

Yeah, but wouldn't that affect the SCFH numbers of the pump?

For instance your Pump is pulling approximately 100 SCFH through 1.5" plumbing.

If you were to step that down to all 3/4" plumbing it would lower the SCFH quite a bit wouldn't it?

[JRaquatics]

But it is not pushing through 1.5 plumbing. The output of the volute is much smaller than the union. The plumbing on the Reeflo was 1.5 and I can tell you this is much smaller. When CoralVue sets the pumps up to match the Extreme 3000 you will see they will not be stepping them down a whole lot if at all.

[Charlie Davidson]

1.5 (ID) on 5000 and 3/4"-1" on 3000 ? :confused:

If fittings are glued on pump, can we buy fittings from you?

[JRaquatics]

If the pump does have 1.5 fittings then you would place 2 BB3000 on the 300 like CoralVue stated. Like they said these pump upgrades are in the works, but eventually they will be an option for new extreme owners to choose between the sicce or the Bubble Blaster for a little extra $.

[Amoore311]

Thanks for the info.

I'm just trying to compare numbers between the 5000 and Askol so I can figure out which one I will upgrade to when the time comes.

[MarlinHooker]

I know they are still working on the design but any idea yet on how much the overall footprint for the Ext 300 will change with these BB 3000 pumps vice the 2500 Sicce's that currently come with the PS?

This design is to use 2 of thes pumps right? or does one BB 3000 replace both of the curent Sicce's?

[JRaquatics]

We should have an answer for you once the shipment of BB3000 arrive at the end of the month. Really one of the BB 3000 will replace both sicces with pinwheels but IMO the Extreme 3000 body needs two BB3000 to be a great performing skimmer. The other option I heard of is the use of the BB 5000 and a plug for the other port.

[casalt]

My Sicce pump is on the way out (rattles) so after some research I hit your site. I have the swc 200 with sicce psk2500 . Will the The HY-3000S screw right on with matching unions or does it need to be modified.

[N-A-S-O]

I was looking for the same anwser as you casalt.

[JRaquatics]

My Sicce pump is on the way out (rattles) so after some research I hit your site. I have the swc 200 with sicce psk2500 . Will the The HY-3000S screw right on with matching unions or does it need to be modified.

The HY 3000 should match up to the Extreme and SWC 200 skimmer bodies.

[ricde]

How much does the HY 3000 increase the footprint of an exterme 200? It's a tight fit now with the Sicce in my 20 long but the start-up issue is a real pain.

Also does the pump you linked come with all the connections and venturi/reducer

[extreme5450]

i'm pretty sure that the bubble blaster pump has an askoll core just different volute

[cobbobby]

^^No it does not have an askoll motorblock. This is a honya ko of the askoll so its a completely new pump.

[JRaquatics]

How much does the HY 3000 increase the footprint of an exterme 200? It's a tight fit now with the Sicce in my 20 long but the start-up issue is a real pain.

Also does the pump you linked come with all the connections and venturi/reducer

Yes, it comes equipped with all the necessary components to place directly to the Extreme 200 skimmer.

[acropora nut]

How much does the HY 3000 increase the footprint of an exterme 200? It's a tight fit now with the Sicce in my 20 long but the start-up issue is a real pain.

Also does the pump you linked come with all the connections and venturi/reducer

Foot print with HY3000S pump 12"x14.5"*

[ricde]

Thanks, can the new pump be mounted at different angles (like the sicce) or would the increased weight put too much strain on the connection?

Also, can the intake pipe be be mounted backwards to reduce the footprint?

[bruster9000]

Here are some pictures of the Extreme 200 with the new HY-3000S pump. The difference with this pump on the 200 skimmer body seems to be night and day. The reported air numbers are 43- 46scfh. The best numbers on this skimmer body with the purple pin wheel is 28 to 30scfh. The pump will be maxing out what the body can handle. The pump will mate to the Extreme 200 body and will be a huge increase in performance.

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/HY-3000S248.jpg

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/HY-3000S246.jpg

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/HY-3000S252.jpg



Was there anymore testing on how the hy-3000 performed on the octo extreme 200? Do you have any more pics of it in action?

[Charlie Davidson]

I do not have my octx200 in the sump right now, but the HY3000s is blowing the doors off another skimmer right now! I am excited about this pump! 41w-52 scfh!
This pic was 2-3 minutes after pump was installed!
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/CharlieDavidson/002-36.jpg

[Charlie Davidson]

Its true, the pump-makes the skimmer!

[acropora nut]

Looks great Charlie! Please keep us posted.

[Charlie Davidson]

BTW, I have 1" piping on it now.. so wattage and scfh will drop with used on the 3/4" piping extemes use.
I am just the average skimmer nut, but I swear it has doubled the performance of this skimmer..
The air line does need a silencer, Air draw is powerful!! Once I found a silencer , I noticed the pump does have a Hummm to it that the askoll did not have.
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Directly from box, it can screw up to the octx 200. The pump sits 1" off the ground so a base needs to be made.. One base I saw was 2 pieces small squares of eggcrate stacked on top of each other. I cut 2 pieces of 3/4'PVC ---3" long. they fit under the base of the pump perfect. I also have a block of foam filter that should work.. (but, I have not tried the octx200 .. YET :D )

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/CharlieDavidson/001-44.jpg

Yes, I should clean my sump :lol:

[JRaquatics]

Looks good Charlie. I am currently testing the XP-2000 and it too has a decent vibration. It may take a little breaking in for the bearings lubricate/work in with the shaft. But I can tell you that these Bubble Blaster pumps do perform there is no doubt about that. So far I have gotten the BB5000 and the BB2000 wet and they both are exceptional performers.

[acropora nut]

Hello everyone.
We now have the HY 5000 Bubble Blaster
pump in stock. Please feel free to contact
me if you have any other questions.

[Charlie Davidson]

I believe one (at least) of the 5000 are sold :D I will let him know, you have them now..

[acropora nut]

Hi Charlie, Yes we do have them in stock. :)

[Crazy One]

Will any of these BB models work on a NW 200 ? Thanks

[Charlie Davidson]

Will any of these BB models work on a NW 200 ? Thanks

I don't see why the HY3000 wouldn't, Mike/Jeremy Is the union the same?
I have never owned a nw200 but some reefclub members do.. The input on the NW looks lower, but, the discharge on pump can be turned, to lower the output..

[Charlie Davidson]

10min after feeding
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/CharlieDavidson/001-45.jpg

[acropora nut]

Looking good !!! :)
What did you feed?

[Charlie Davidson]

Mysis, bloodworms and Ocean Nutriition flake.. (formula 2 and prime reef mixed 5/50)
I dose bacteria weekly, I did this today also..

[acropora nut]

Charlie you feed like I do!:)
Variety is key to a healthy tank.

[Charlie Davidson]

BTW, That was just todays feed, I also use Nutramar OVA (prawn roe, GREAT STUFF) ), oyster eggs, cylopeze, brine shrimp, rotifers, Phyto, maybe some others, but thats all I can see in my fridge right now...

Many years ago (10+ ) I was modding downdraft skimmers to Pin/w..I was at a reef club meet and said-- "There are no oversized skimmers... Only underfed tanks" :D
And I believed that .. up till recently! ;)

[acropora nut]

I feed 3 times a day 7 days a week. The corals and
fish are fat and happy. :)

[xtremereefer]

acropora nut,

I always wonder what you feed SPS, how often do you do so and what time (lights on off etc.). Also when feeding do you guys turn off your skimmers? I have never turned off my skimmer when I feed the fish. I am currently feeding flake prime reef and formula two, spectrum. Wow I never ever though of feed the fish 3 times a day, always thought my water quality in my tank would just be bad!

[acropora nut]

When I feed I turn off everything
in the tank (pumps and powerheads) and feed one hour before the lights go off.
The only time I turn the skimmer off is
when I feed phyto or oyster eggs.
Times have changed when It comes to feeding Our tanks because
our skimmers are so much better than before. IMO a great skimmer is the heart of our system!:)

[Amoore311]

What bubbleblaster pump(s) would you recommend for the MSX/OctoExtreme 300 Body?


I've got the 300 with the 2 Sicce PSK 2500 now. I upgrade to the purple pinwheels and new MSX reducers, and the skimmer is really cranking away now. Always looking for upgrade though.

The askoll pump is an obvious upgrade, but I do not want to have to bore out the plumbing of the skimmer to accomodate the pump.

[acropora nut]

What bubbleblaster pump(s) would you recommend for the MSX/OctoExtreme 300 Body?


I've got the 300 with the 2 Sicce PSK 2500 now. I upgrade to the purple pinwheels and new MSX reducers, and the skimmer is really cranking away now. Always looking for upgrade though.

The askoll pump is an obvious upgrade, but I do not want to have to bore out the plumbing of the skimmer to accomodate the pump.

I would recommend the BB -5000 pump for
your 300 body .

[tangtang clown]

+1, 85-100 scfh sounds nice on a 300

[Amoore311]

Just 1 BB 5000 or (2)?


I'm assuming I would just cap off the other port if only 1 pump was used.

[tangtang clown]

Correct. One 5000 or maybe 2 2000's or 3000's. Depends on what you want to spend.

[acropora nut]

I would try one BB 5000 first. If you wanted to
take it to the next level then try it with one of your
Sicce pumps w/ the PPW.

[tangtang clown]

+1, that sounds even better.

[acropora nut]

I think this might be the hot combo. :)

[Amoore311]

Do you guys have a means of testing the set up at your shop? I think it would be a great set up for you guys to market towards customers with this skimmer who don't want to have to bore the plumbing out of their skimmer in order to get increased numbers with an Askoll.

I'm just concerned about the the skimmer being able to handle that kind of water flow, without it burping and disturbing the foam head.

I wouldn't hesitate to order basically whatever pump set up ran best. Whether that be (2) 2000's, (2) 3000's, (1) 5000, (1)5000 + 1Sicce ... or any other combo really.

[InfernoST]

Does it pay to put a BB2000 on my EXT160 and if so does it come with everything needed for the 160?

[acropora nut]

It will work but the you would need to unscrew the volute and position the output at the 12 O clock position then mate it to the pump with the attachments.

[InfernoST]

It will work but the you would need to unscrew the volute and position the output at the 12 O clock position then mate it to the pump with the attachments.
Will the improvement in performance be worth the work/investment?

[turbonut]

I do not have my octx200 in the sump right now, but the HY3000s is blowing the doors off another skimmer right now! I am excited about this pump! 41w-52 scfh!
This pic was 2-3 minutes after pump was installed!
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/CharlieDavidson/002-36.jpg
what other skimmer did u hook it up to?

[Charlie Davidson]

Ygpm

[Reefer33]

Ok what do I need so I can attach a BB5000 to my Ext 300 body? Is it a straight screw on? Or will I need additional unions to make it work? Thanks for the help guys!

[JRaquatics]

I should mount directly up to your 300 body.

[Reefer33]

Ok I figured it might, just wanted to double check before I went ahead and ordered one. Thanks for the info!

[MplsMan]

with the askoll hb3000 pump on the swc extreme 200 do you have to bore out the skimmer or will it just adapt to it with out changing anything. i have the sicci 2500 on there now, i believe it's the stock pump.

[acropora nut]

with the askoll hb3000 pump on the swc extreme 200 do you have to bore out the skimmer or will it just adapt to it with out changing anything. i have the sicci 2500 on there now, i believe it's the stock pump.

The HY 3000 will adapt to your SWC 200
with out one single mod. The foot print is
11" X 15" (That is tight).

[tangtang clown]

Here is my OCTO EXTREME 200 w/ BB3000 with 3 layers of mesh. 50+scfh (my meter only reads to 50)
I just put the mesh on Saturday so it is still breaking in and these pics were taken right after I started it up.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/bnutz8/BubbleBlasterwith3layers47scfh57-13.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/bnutz8/BubbleBlasterwith3layers47scfh57-1.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/bnutz8/BubbleBlasterwith3layers47scfh57-10.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/bnutz8/th_BubbleBlasterwith3layers47scfh57-5.jpg (http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/bnutz8/?action=view&current=BubbleBlasterwith3layers47scfh57-5.flv)
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/bnutz8/th_BubbleBlasterwith3layers47scfh57-14.jpg (http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/bnutz8/?action=view&current=BubbleBlasterwith3layers47scfh57-14.flv)

[Charlie Davidson]

:lol: Tang, you really supercharged it! ( I think I will stay pinwheel )

[tangtang clown]

I couldn't resist. I really need to clean my water, I have a couple aptasia brewing and I don't want them to get out of hand.

[Charlie Davidson]

I don't think that will help with aptasia :D
Nuke them with kalk paste.. (joes juice)

[OSTguy]

Okay if I can see the air draw of a BB 5000 connected to the Octo Extreme 300 with pic, I will buy one ASAP. Heck, make a 10 sec vid and post it. I will gladly spend the cash today.

[livenow]

You may get your wish I just ordered that pump for my 300

[InfernoST]

Hi Guys
I made a decision and ordered a HY-2000s for my EXT160 to see how it works before I make the leap into a SRO, hopefully I'll get it this week. I'll try to do that photo thing when mating the new pump and its operation. I can't stand the sicce it's to noisy.

[Charlie Davidson]

That will be great! My 3000 is very quiet!

[tangtang clown]

I think they are claiming 85-95scfh with the BB 5000 pump, so expect 60-70scfh. Should be a sweet match for that body.

[InfernoST]

cool, I think i'm going to take the sicce to the range and aerate it a little.

[Charlie Davidson]

check this out!
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16062388&postcount=1

[InfernoST]

That's a cool little tool he made there. I find that the handle end of my lineman pliers work just fine.

[tangtang clown]

+1 for pliers, but I like the ingenuity of the tee.

[Charlie Davidson]

I had one sicce pump that was very hard to take apart. since I was playing around and doing 3-4 mesh/w a week on it, this tool would have been very handy.
I felt it was a good tool to post but placed it on the wrong thread :eek:

[InfernoST]

I had one sicce pump that was very hard to take apart. since I was playing around and doing 3-4 mesh/w a week on it, this tool would have been very handy.
I felt it was a good tool to post but placed it on the wrong thread :eek:
It is a nice tool and thanks for posting it, it will definitely be put in the memory banks for future use.

[wdbill]

I have a SWC/MSX 200 and I would like to upgrade to the HY3000 pump. I believe that it is the same as the Octo Extreme 200. They both come with the Sicce PSK-2500 pump. I would like to know if it will work before I shell out 200 + dollars on a new pump.

Thanks

[JonnyD91]

Got my MSX200 supercharged. This thing is pretty awesome. Its no joke. The only issue i had is i turned it on and it shut off after about 20 seconds. I had been moving around the skimmer at that time so not sure what happened. I cycled the power again and it turned right back on. This thing just made it in my sump.

http://novoinnovativedesigns.com/jonnyd/bb%20%281%29.JPG

http://novoinnovativedesigns.com/jonnyd/bb%20%282%29.JPG

After about 2 Min.
http://novoinnovativedesigns.com/jonnyd/bb%20%283%29.JPG

http://novoinnovativedesigns.com/jonnyd/bb%20%284%29.JPG

[JRaquatics]

Looking slick Johny. The BB is like a turbocharger for a skimmer.

[JonnyD91]

Looking slick Johny. The BB is like a turbocharger for a skimmer.

THanks for all your help guys. Im soo glad i didnt try to fix my Sicce.


And let it be known that it fits in a 16.5X10 inch area.

[tangtang clown]

I have one on my OCTOX 200 and it is rockin. The mesh pry helps a lil also. :)

[Charlie Davidson]

JonnyD :D that is Killer!
I love my BBpump.

[acropora nut]

JonnyD91 it looks sweet!The BB pumps are a great alternative for the
Octo Extreme line. :)

mike

[Charlie Davidson]

woops DP

[Charlie Davidson]

Mine stays like this all the time :thumbsup:

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/CharlieDavidson/001-49.jpg

[tangtang clown]

Mine stays like this all the time :thumbsup:

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/CharlieDavidson/001-49.jpg

Mine is looking similar all the time also. Sicce was not as consistent as BB.

RS, Mike, or Jeremy, somewhere I saw a regular sicce air silencer on a BB 3000. Do you guys or anyone else have an extra silencer that I can use on my BB3000? Right now I just leave my meter hooked to it so it is not too loud. The pump is not loud at all, I am just a stickler for detail :mtool:
Thanks.

[JRaquatics]

We don't have any but they are fairly easy to make. I actually prefer making one over the stock since it does restrict the airpull and can be mad more quiet just by having a larger connection piece and inlet. I have made simple ones out of pill container and ridgid tubing. Otherwise you can contact Coral Vue about getting one.

[tangtang clown]

Is threre a pill bottle silencer thread?

[N-A-S-O]

Got my MSX200 supercharged. This thing is pretty awesome. Its no joke. The only issue i had is i turned it on and it shut off after about 20 seconds. I had been moving around the skimmer at that time so not sure what happened. I cycled the power again and it turned right back on. This thing just made it in my sump.

http://novoinnovativedesigns.com/jonnyd/bb%20%281%29.JPG

http://novoinnovativedesigns.com/jonnyd/bb%20%282%29.JPG

After about 2 Min.
http://novoinnovativedesigns.com/jonnyd/bb%20%283%29.JPG

http://novoinnovativedesigns.com/jonnyd/bb%20%284%29.JPG

Can you tell me what size the skimmer compartment is? I'm working with very limited space and would love to replace my sicce

[JRaquatics]

THanks for all your help guys. Im soo glad i didnt try to fix my Sicce.


And let it be known that it fits in a 16.5X10 inch area.

Can you tell me what size the skimmer compartment is? I'm working with very limited space and would love to replace my sicce

He states that it's in a 16.5 X 10 inch area

[N-A-S-O]

Thank you

[JonnyD91]

24 hours. Its darker in person without the flash, but its kinda dry skinmate.
Already 10 times better than the sicce.

Figures the only thing wrong with my sicce was a broken shaft that i replaced lol it works fine now, maybe i just sell it.

http://www.novoinnovativedesigns.com/jonnyd/skim%20%282%29.JPG

http://www.novoinnovativedesigns.com/jonnyd/skim%20%281%29.JPG

[casalt]

You guys are killing me here, I just bought a new sicce, old one went 1yr and 2weeks to the day :blown:. Of course the BB comes out right after I spend my money on a pump I dont like. Maybe right after xmas I can talk the wifey into a new pump for HER fish.

[tangtang clown]

You guys are killing me here, I just bought a new sicce, old one went 1yr and 2weeks to the day :blown:. Of course the BB comes out right after I spend my money on a pump I dont like. Maybe right after xmas I can talk the wifey into a new pump for HER fish.

Sell the "like new sicce"

[InfernoST]

Hi guys
I also posted this in the KO thread, I got and installed my HY-2000s (a bit on the tricky side) on my EXT-160 today, here are a few photos of the install. I'm going to install it in the sump tomorrow, I'll update with some pics then.

http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae99/InfernoST/DSC_6589.jpg
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae99/InfernoST/DSC_6586.jpg
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae99/InfernoST/DSC_6587.jpg
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae99/InfernoST/DSC_6588.jpg

[Charlie Davidson]

:thumbsup: That is sweet!

[InfernoST]

Decided to put it in tonight, this is after 5 minutes with valve fully open in 6.5 inches of water, I think I need to raise it so it's sitting in 5 to 5.5 inches. That pump is a beast.
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae99/InfernoST/DSC_6591.jpg

[InfernoST]

After morning adjustment this is what it's doing now. Definitely much better than the sicce pump.
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae99/InfernoST/DSC_6592.jpg

[JRaquatics]

WOW!!! That 160 looks like it was kicked into overdrive. Great work, can't wait to see it when it breaks in.

[InfernoST]

WOW!!! That 160 looks like it was kicked into overdrive. Great work, can't wait to see it when it breaks in.
Twin turbos with intercooler. Thanks, I can't wait to see it broken in either. I was saying my prayers when I was threading out the hole on the bottom hoping I wouldn't trash the body, it was definitely worth the stress. I'm happy the pump is working as advertised.

[JRaquatics]

Yeah the Bubble Blasters really are efficient, well performing pumps for sure.

[livenow]

finally got my bb hy-5000 pump for my octo ext 300 now have hy -5000 and one sicce pump running wedge pipe fully open water level at taper and now very dry foam about 4 inches from overflowing into collection cup looks good so far I will see in the following days what it does hopefully I can get some number on air and some pic's soon that should make over 100 scfh in steed of maybe 60 scfh

[wdbill]

I just ordered hy-3000 for my MSX 200 now I will have to see if it will fit on my sump. how much water should it sit in? I got it in 9" right now.

[JonnyD91]

I just ordered hy-3000 for my MSX 200 now I will have to see if it will fit on my sump. how much water should it sit in? I got it in 9" right now.

Mine is in 9" running great

[tangtang clown]

I think mine is close to 9 also. I think 8"-10" will work just fine. I just took mesh off of my 3000 and it is silent and skimming like a champ LOL

[tangtang clown]

I think mine is close to 9 also. I think 8"-10" will work just fine. I just took mesh off of my 3000 and it is silent and skimming like a champ LOL

[tangtang clown]

I think mine is close to 9 also. I think 8"-10" will work just fine. I just took mesh off of my 3000 and it is silent and skimming like a champ LOL

[tangtang clown]

Here are some pictures of the Extreme 200 with the new HY-3000S pump. The difference with this pump on the 200 skimmer body seems to be night and day. The reported air numbers are 43- 46scfh. The best numbers on this skimmer body with the purple pin wheel is 28 to 30scfh. The pump will be maxing out what the body can handle. The pump will mate to the Extreme 200 body and will be a huge increase in performance.

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/HY-3000S248.jpg

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/HY-3000S246.jpg

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo164/reefspecialty/HY-3000S252.jpg

JR, why is the pump in your pic black? My whole pump is grey.

wdbill, I think mine is close to 9 also. I think 8"-10" will work just fine. I just took mesh off of my 3000 and it is silent and skimming like a champ LOL

[JRaquatics]

That was the prototype pump. It also doesn't have a back plate or the updated shaft and bushings.

[kmu]

I got and Octopus extreme 200 with the sicce pump, would this new BB pump work for me? I got 15"x12" of clearance?

[tangtang clown]

The BB doesn't take up much more room than the sicce. How much room do you have between your sicce and the sump wall?

[wdbill]

I got and Octopus extreme 200 with the sicce pump, would this new BB pump work for me? I got 15"x12" of clearance?

I will let you know that is the same size skimmer area that I have. I just ordered one last night.
Are you using a 20 gallon long aquarium for your sump? That's what I'm using and a 20 high for my refugium.

[kmu]

I will let you know that is the same size skimmer area that I have. I just ordered one last night.
Are you using a 20 gallon long aquarium for your sump? That's what I'm using and a 20 high for my refugium.

Yes Im using a 20g for sump a 24Lx12Wx16H bu the skimmer compartment is only 15Lx12W

[jiriki]

Can the air intake device and volute be purchased as spare parts? I am thinking of modifying mine but I would like to know if I screw up, how much it would cost me :)

[vipjd39]

so is the 2000s a direct fit to the extreme 160 or is there some modding to be done?

[InfernoST]

so is the 2000s a direct fit to the extreme 160 or is there some modding to be done?
There is some modding to be done, I did it to mine and it was worth it. Go back to page 5 response 112 and se what I did.

[jiriki]

Has anyone modded theirs to do recirc on a non-Reef Octopus skimmer? I have a GEO skimmer already in recirc with Sedra 9000. The volute could take a standard 1" pipe and I would have to add in my own air intake somehow. Or I would have to figure out how to glue a fitting to the stock air intake.

[livenow]

hy-5000 octo x http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=92677&stc=1&d=1260503872http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=92678&stc=1&d=1260503872http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=92679&stc=1&d=1260503872http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=92680&stc=1&d=1260503872

[maroun.c]

Will the BB fit on a Hurricone 1?
would you suggest the 5000 for it and do you think it'll work fine?
one last question does the BB come in 220V 50 Hz version?

[Charlie Davidson]

Will the BB fit on a Hurricone 1?
would you suggest the 5000 for it and do you think it'll work fine?
one last question does the BB come in 220V 50 Hz version?

I wish I still had my cat1, I would try it for you.
I know the 3000 would be too small for the cat1 neck , but the 5000 could better (I don't know).

Who sells octo stuff where you live?

[maroun.c]

No one does. Although some reefers here would be very interested in those skimmers if they were available.
Had to buy my Cat 1 when I was on a trip to cleveland and it was early production days. Got it with a Reefoctopus sticker on it as they didn't have the stickers yet.
Currently struggling with finding a 220V 50Hz pump that works with it as I'm sure the Askoll will not last long. I have it on a transformer that gives it 110V however that does not affect the hz and I don't know if that will shorten its lifespan. so far it's grat and runs perfect no rattling or humming on anything but need to be on the safe side.

[MSX-Jeff]

You should be able to find a 220v/50hz Askoll that will mate up directly with the volute on your cat1...The Askoll is made in Italy, and they offer it in both 110v and 220v.

[wdbill]

I just got my bubble blaster 3000. It looks impresive I can't wait to put into action. it is a bit bigger than the Sicce PSK-2500. It should kick some @$$.

[tangtang clown]

Congrats. You should like it. I like mine a lot.

[Rickyrooz1]

I think I am going to order the BB 3000 for my Vertex IN-180. I went through two Resun pumps (both have the same problem and were replaced by Vertex). For some reason the pumps are chewing up the washers on the impeller and once that happens the pump no longer skims.

[Charlie Davidson]

:thumbsup: I love my 3000!

[Rickyrooz1]

:thumbsup: I love my 3000!

What modifications did you have to make so the BB 3000 would fit the Vertex IN-180? Are you using the Vertex air silencer (standpipe)?

[tangtang clown]

Is yours still producing CD?

[Charlie Davidson]

Tang it is kicking butt! BTW, I ordered a air sliencer for it but was sent wrong one :( (Not coralvue-different company)
Ricky, I posted the pic on the other thread.
The bb3000 come with a ( extra) 1" union that threads onto pump. Its made for this pump. on the otherside I used the pipe that I had that fits the 180 opening. (slighty smaller than 1") Ken said he found ABS pipe at homedepot.
The airline is alot larger than vertex one, so you will have to make one , or try to find one that works.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/CharlieDavidson/001-46.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/CharlieDavidson/003-18.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/CharlieDavidson/002-38.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/CharlieDavidson/001-44.jpg

[tangtang clown]

Here are two pics and a vid from earlier this week, about 1-2 days worth.
I cleaned the cup this morning after 5 days and it was nasty. Decided to tank the 3 layers of eggcrate from underneathe the skimmer and let it sit in deeper water. I don't like to set it and forget it, and then leave for work. I tend to leave it a lil on the dry when I have to leave so it won't over flow while I am gone.

The humming noise in the vid is my CL pump, not the BB :fun2:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/bnutz8/skimmer002.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/bnutz8/skimmer001.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/bnutz8/th_skimmer003.jpg (http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f54/bnutz8/?action=view&current=skimmer003.flv)

[Charlie Davidson]

One days worth.
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x242/CharlieDavidson/001-52.jpg

[Charlie Davidson]

Tang what size is the outlet piping on 200?

[tangtang clown]

CD, I am ashamed of you! You are supposed to know the 200 inside and out! LOL

I think it is 1.5". When I did the gvm I think I had to buy a 50mm to 1.5" adapter.

You have a ton of skimmate for one day CD. I checked the air this morning after lowering the skimmer/raising the water level and it was in the 20s. Weird. I didn't have time to tinker with it, but I will when I get home.

[Charlie Davidson]

with the 1" input on this skimmer, I get @50scfh every time I check. ( with my thinwall piping it is @1.25")

I am 99.9% sure its @2" .. I am pretty sure that the silencer on my hurricone also fit the 200 and the vertex skimmer with BBpump. ( my 200 is in Richmond now, and I sold hurricone) But I was shipped a much smaller silencer, so I have that .1% doubt...

BTW, whats weather going to do there? my wife says she heading down there to visit her relatives but I told her not to travel this weekend!

[tangtang clown]

I think the input on the 200 is .75", just a guess though. What is @ 2"? The outlet?
The weather is cold here and it is going to rain tonight. You should be getting a lot of snow soon. I have family in Keene and they are expecting snow. You?

[Charlie Davidson]

Yes the outlet.. I guess I will call reefspecilty to make sure of size.
inlet is @ 3/4" on 200extreme, I recently measured it.

Edit: it is @ 2" ( I was sent wrong part)

[Rickyrooz1]

Charlie Davidson, how high is your water level when you get 50 SCFH?

[Charlie Davidson]

Its sitting in 8.75"

[tangtang clown]

I just rechecked scfh and it is about 33.

[wdbill]

Yes Im using a 20g for sump a 24Lx12Wx16H bu the skimmer compartment is only 15Lx12W

I got my bubble blaster 3000 and it won't fit into a 12'' x 15'' area. a earler post said that he was had it in a 10'' x 16.5'' area. My skimmer is a MSX/Extreme 200. I'm going to move the baffle back 2'' and it should fit. It is a big improvement next to the sicce

why does the bubble blaster 3000 have such a long power? The cord is 15' feet long?

[JonnyD91]

I got my bubble blaster 3000 and it won't fit into a 12'' x 15'' area. a earler post said that he was had it in a 10'' x 16.5'' area. My skimmer is a MSX/Extreme 200. I'm going to move the baffle back 2'' and it should fit. It is a big improvement next to the sicce

why does is have such a long power cord is 15' feet long?


It should fit. Im the one that has it in the 16.5X10" area.

You need to turn the skimmer so the pump is on an angle in the compartment.

Check my build out there are pics of this
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1687145&page=5

[wdbill]

It should fit. Im the one that has it in the 16.5X10" area.

You need to turn the skimmer so the pump is on an angle in the compartment.

Check my build out there are pics of this
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1687145&page=5

My skimmer area is 12'' x 14'' I need to modify the sump a bit. it needs to be longer. I will pull the divider out and relocate it.

[wdbill]

My skimmer area is 12'' x 14'' I need to modify the sump a bit. it needs to be longer. I will pull the divider out and relocate it.

I had more time to play with it. And my skimmer area is 12'' x 14.5 and it fits with no room to play with it is a good fit. and much less noise than the sicce. It has more of a hum not bad at all compared to the sicce.

[InfernoST]

Hi Guys
It's been a little while since I installed the BB2000 in my 160 and I believe she is fully broken in now. Here are a few pics, I just re-scaped and cleaned up my tank so I'm running her a little on the wet side. I'm glad I swapped out the sicce.:dance:
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae99/InfernoST/DSC_6594.jpg

http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae99/InfernoST/DSC_6593.jpg

[tangtang clown]

How do you get your cup full of bubbles like that? Looks great. Congrats!

[InfernoST]

Thanks, Not sure how, but it is pretty.

[JonnyD91]

How do you get your cup full of bubbles like that? Looks great. Congrats!

I have noticed if i point the output of the skimmer directly toward the bubble trap baffels going toward the next section of the sump, i get that same skimmate. If I turn the output to recirculate in the skimmer section toward the pump it is not nearly as good.

[InfernoST]

I have noticed if i point the output of the skimmer directly toward the bubble trap baffels going toward the next section of the sump, i get that same skimmate. If I turn the output to recirculate in the skimmer section toward the pump it is not nearly as good.

I have my output pointing towards the intake of the skimmer, the skimmer section in my sump is very small and doesn't leave me with many options.

[Charlie Davidson]

Inferno,,Man! You can see that is a supercharged.. I will say it again, great job my friend :thumbsup:

[InfernoST]

Thanks CD. I owe it to you guys, Thanks.

[PowermanKW]

So how much air draw does the 3000 get, and what is the size of the discharge. I did read the whole thread, but my brain is mush now. I am looking at putting something else on my skimmer, and I am looking at how hard it will be to mate up.

[Charlie Davidson]

Like any pump, depends on what you hook it up to.
I got @40 on 3/4" (octx200) and @50 on 1" (1.25?)
Both have 4" neck.

The octx 200 was more stable IMHO.

[PowermanKW]

I'm looking at needing 50 minimum to be worth it for what I want. Trying to decide if a 3000 will cut it, or go with a Askoll. A Askoll though will have to be tuned down.

[tangtang clown]

Like any pump, depends on what you hook it up to.
I got @40 on 3/4" (octx200) and @50 on 1" (1.25?)
Both have 4" neck.

The octx 200 was more stable IMHO.

CD, what are you doing to the pump to get 50? Mine will only 40-45 unhooked in the sump. I am getting 45 steady with my 3 layers of mesh.
I guess it could be my meter though.

[Chihuahua6]

One of my Sicce pumps on my Extreme 300 stopped working after a few months. Can I replace it with a BB 5000 and use it with the working Sicce pump?

[acropora nut]

One of my Sicce pumps on my Extreme 300 stopped working after a few months. Can I replace it with a BB 5000 and use it with the working Sicce pump?

Yes that combo will work well.

[tangtang clown]

I would like to see that combo.

[Chihuahua6]

I would like to see that combo.

I'll be setting the new tank up late January. If I remember I'll post some pics.

Hopefully this combination will work well in my 367 gal without needing to upgrade to a larger skimmer.

[livenow]

1 sicce original plus hy-5000 bb pump don't even care of air numbers it now works ten times better then stock with ppw. First pic 2hrs after cleaning other pics when first set up.http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=94839&stc=1&d=1262053089http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=94842&stc=1&d=1262053510http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=94843&stc=1&d=1262053510http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=94844&stc=1&d=1262053510http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=94845&stc=1&d=1262053510

[livenow]

poor pics from iphone the sicce has ppw

[Reefer33]

Looks like that is the hot set up for the Extreme 300!

[tangtang clown]

Live, got any pics of the pumps?

[livenow]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/album.php?albumid=864&pictureid=6312http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/album.php?albumid=864&pictureid=6311

[tangtang clown]

What size inlet into the skimmer?

[livenow]

The octo is stock never measured inlet looks to be same size as outlet of hy-5000. All I did was disconnect one sicce, take the new pump out of box and hook it up

[tangtang clown]

Weird, did the pump come with I bigger union? Mine came with two unions and the one I need for my OtcoX200 was the smaller one. I too replaced a sicce. I bet that pump would do a lot better with a larger input, ie 1" or so. Unless you are satisfied now.

[livenow]

yes the one still in the box looks like one inch

[Guiso]

The pump bb is quieter and generates a smaller amount of noise that sicce?
My pump sicce psk2500 produces a vibration unbearable, when near the glass.

which model is recommended for octx200 octopus? the bb3000?

Tanks.

[tangtang clown]

I have the bb3000 on my octox 200 and love it.

[Charlie Davidson]

Tang, I am 99% sure all the octo's that came with sicce pumps have 3/4" connection.
( true ID is actually a bit less, somewhere around 5/8 if I remember)

Guiso, yes the BB is ALOT quieter, yes the bb3000 fit the 200. BTW, welcome to reefcentral!

[tangtang clown]

Wow Charlie Davidson, is it really you? Good to see you back.

Welcome to RC Guiso.

[Rhodes19]

Its an old thread but lots of good info. I am confused though, the gph numbers I see posted are much higher than what I'm finding on line today. Did the BB pumps change since 2009? For example, I thought someone posted the BB 3000 pushes 800 gph but I'm finding web site stating 400 gph. I have a SWC xtreame 200 with a Sicce PSK 2500 I want to replace, would the BB 5000 be the pump I should get? Thanks.

[JonnyD91]

Its an old thread but lots of good info. I am confused though, the gph numbers I see posted are much higher than what I'm finding on line today. Did the BB pumps change since 2009? For example, I thought someone posted the BB 3000 pushes 800 gph but I'm finding web site stating 400 gph. I have a SWC xtreame 200 with a Sicce PSK 2500 I want to replace, would the BB 5000 be the pump I should get? Thanks.

This is the one to get:

http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtuemart/12-protein-skimmers/60-accessories/415-super-reef-octopus-bubble-blaster-pump-hy-3000s.html?keyword=bubble+blaster

That's what i have been using on that same skimmer for 2 years now.

[luisgo]

That is what I have in my SWC Xtreme 200 the Bubble Blaster 3000. Night and day when compared to the Sicce

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/063-1.jpg


http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/2010-12-11_7s.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/2010-12-11_10s.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/2010-12-11_11s.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/2010-12-11_4s.jpg


http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/005-7.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/007-8.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/015-8.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/016-8.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/017-8.jpg

[acropora nut]

This is a great upgrade! Adding the bubble Blaster pump makes these skimmers MONSTERS!


Mike

[acropora nut]

Its an old thread but lots of good info. I am confused though, the gph numbers I see posted are much higher than what I'm finding on line today. Did the BB pumps change since 2009? For example, I thought someone posted the BB 3000 pushes 800 gph but I'm finding web site stating 400 gph. I have a SWC xtreame 200 with a Sicce PSK 2500 I want to replace, would the BB 5000 be the pump I should get? Thanks.

You would need the BB 3000 pump...

BB 3000 pump (http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtuemart/12-protein-skimmers/60-accessories/415-super-reef-octopus-bubble-blaster-pump-hy-3000s.html)

[Rhodes19]

This is the one to get:

http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtuemart/12-protein-skimmers/60-accessories/415-super-reef-octopus-bubble-blaster-pump-hy-3000s.html?keyword=bubble+blaster

That's what i have been using on that same skimmer for 2 years now.

Cool beans. Thanks JonnyD. :)

[Rhodes19]

That is what I have in my SWC Xtreme 200 the Bubble Blaster 3000. Night and day when compared to the Sicce

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/063-1.jpg


http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/2010-12-11_7s.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/2010-12-11_10s.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/2010-12-11_11s.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/2010-12-11_4s.jpg


http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/005-7.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/007-8.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/015-8.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/016-8.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/017-8.jpg


luisgo,

Thanks for your response and for your pictures. Especially the pic of the connection mod. That thing really does put out some bubbles. Does your pump sit on the floor of the sump of did you have to elevate it?

[Rhodes19]

You would need the BB 3000 pump...

BB 3000 pump (http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtuemart/12-protein-skimmers/60-accessories/415-super-reef-octopus-bubble-blaster-pump-hy-3000s.html)

Hi Mike,

Thanks. :) How much GPH does it push? On the Coralvue's website, it lists it as 400 gph but I've seen it also listed as 600 gph and 800 gph. Would the BB 5000 be to much for the skimmer to handle?

[acropora nut]

Hi Mike,

Thanks. :) How much GPH does it push? On the Coralvue's website, it lists it as 400 gph but I've seen it also listed as 600 gph and 800 gph. Would the BB 5000 be to much for the skimmer to handle?

The Bubble Blaster 5000 would overflow your skimmer like a volcano ! The 3000 is perfect. Please feel free to give me a call if you have any other questions.
Thank you

Mike

[Rhodes19]

The Bubble Blaster 5000 would overflow your skimmer like a volcano ! The 3000 is perfect. Please feel free to give me a call if you have any other questions.
Thank you

Mike

Thanks Mike, will do. :)

[luisgo]

Does your pump sit on the floor of the sump of did you have to elevate it?

I had to elevate the pump just a little. I placed a piece of tubing on the base. see this picture.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/007-8.jpg

[Rhodes19]

I had to elevate the pump just a little. I placed a piece of tubing on the base. see this picture.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc142/luisgo/007-8.jpg

Cool beans. :) Thanks. I was wondering what that was.

[Rhodes19]

Just ordered the BB 3000. Can't wait to get it in and on the skimmer. :)

[tangtang clown]

You are going to love it. Mine is still going strong today. I never have to touch it, knock on wood.

[BowieReefer84]

Back from the dead...

Is anyone using the 4" extended neck/cup on their Octopus 200 with the BB3000 pump? Curious as to performance gains?

Thanks

[flfireman1]

Back from the dead...

Is anyone using the 4" extended neck/cup on their Octopus 200 with the BB3000 pump? Curious as to performance gains?

Thanks

+1, Anybody using this combo, or at least the 4" extended neck with the sicce pump? Any difference in production?