Octopus Pro Series "The Ultimate Octopus Skimmer" - Page 2

DARKPHREAK · 05/21/2008, 09:50 AM

Im still running the same pump and volute from a few months ago... the skimmer is still producing nice amounts of skimmate. Im adjusting water height by 1/4" weekly to see if there is a sweet spot. Great skimmer so far!

beba · 05/22/2008, 09:21 PM

I have the skimmer in 8" of water and the intake of the pump makes rattling noise. But if I have the skimmer in 13" water there is no noise.

Can anybody help me ?

sherm71tank · 05/22/2008, 09:37 PM

I'm waiting on my upgraded pump before I comment any further on this skimmer. The one that came with it has been a big disappointment.

funnyguyMI · 06/02/2008, 07:38 PM

Anyone using the new pump yet?

JNye · 06/02/2008, 09:09 PM

is anyone planning on trying the latest volute design on the 900?
I am, as i am happy with the performance, I just want a volute that allows me to shut down with no startup worries.

kalare · 06/02/2008, 09:20 PM

Have they released a second new volute?

sherm71tank · 06/03/2008, 06:31 AM

My new pump is on the way.

pontech · 06/03/2008, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sherm71tank
My new pump is on the way.

sherm71tank, If you don't mind me asking how much did it set you back.

beba · 06/03/2008, 06:58 AM

what is the best setting?

luke33 · 06/03/2008, 07:57 AM

It was said earlier the Airstar1500 is an extra 100bux.

sherm71tank · 06/03/2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by luke33
It was said earlier the Airstar1500 is an extra 100bux.

Yep, that's it. I have a pic from Vue showing close to 60 SCFH on it. After I get it installed I run down the air and watt numbers and post them here. Won't be till next week though.

funnyguyMI · 06/03/2008, 08:54 AM

Sherm, any rough ideas how the watts compare to the 900?

sherm71tank · 06/03/2008, 09:05 AM

I can only guess it will be around 40-50 watts.

luke33 · 06/03/2008, 11:57 AM

Should be 46w

reefgeek31 · 06/03/2008, 12:17 PM

Well i made the choice on the msx but i am setting up a tank for a friend and he is pretty hands off (no mesh for this guy) kinda guy so i hope this new pump really works. I could not wait any longer on my tank 6 wk no skimmer ( I am really crying tears ) I am really pulling for this octo pro though!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JCTewks · 06/03/2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by luke33
It was said earlier the Airstar1500 is an extra 100bux.

Are they using the actual ATB Airstar1500 or is that just what you called the modded laguna1500 they are using?

luke33 · 06/03/2008, 02:18 PM

Thats just what i called the laguna : )

JDS · 06/03/2008, 02:20 PM

I just bought a Catalina 1400 pump. I plan on trying to put one of the needle wheel that I got off the Laguna 900. And if I can't do that I will just mesh mod the pump instead. To hell with waiting for coralvue to figure it out. The pump was 50 bucks with free shipping. I've used a Catalina pumps before and they seem like a well built pump.

JDS · 06/03/2008, 05:50 PM

Just to let you people know. Watch what you post about CORALEVUE on here. Evidently they seem to read these post quicker than they respond to their own e-mails.

sherm71tank · 06/03/2008, 06:04 PM

Some pics sent to me from Vue.

sherm71tank · 06/03/2008, 06:09 PM

JDS · 06/03/2008, 06:20 PM

That picture still makes me laugh.

I wish I could find that picture that I had. you probably get a kick out of it. Maybe you've seen it kind of looks like a big lollipop.

Paulairduck · 06/03/2008, 07:17 PM

my pump is on the way also

Dave is a good guy @ coralvue

beba · 06/03/2008, 07:24 PM

How do you order the new pump?

sherm71tank · 06/03/2008, 07:28 PM

http://coralvue.com/index.html

06/02/2008, 09:09 PM	#30
JNye Moved On Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lansing, IL Posts: 2,230	is anyone planning on trying the latest volute design on the 900? I am, as i am happy with the performance, I just want a volute that allows me to shut down with no startup worries. __________________ Joe Current Tank Info: it don't matter just don't bite it

06/03/2008, 02:20 PM	#43
JDS Reefer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: western mass Posts: 694	I just bought a Catalina 1400 pump. I plan on trying to put one of the needle wheel that I got off the Laguna 900. And if I can't do that I will just mesh mod the pump instead. To hell with waiting for coralvue to figure it out. The pump was 50 bucks with free shipping. I've used a Catalina pumps before and they seem like a well built pump. __________________ JEFF Current Tank Info: 210 reef tank

06/03/2008, 05:50 PM	#44
JDS Reefer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: western mass Posts: 694	Just to let you people know. Watch what you post about CORALEVUE on here. Evidently they seem to read these post quicker than they respond to their own e-mails. __________________ JEFF Current Tank Info: 210 reef tank

06/03/2008, 06:09 PM	#46
sherm71tank Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,670	I just had to!

06/03/2008, 06:20 PM	#47
JDS Reefer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: western mass Posts: 694	That picture still makes me laugh. I wish I could find that picture that I had. you probably get a kick out of it. Maybe you've seen it kind of looks like a big lollipop. __________________ JEFF Current Tank Info: 210 reef tank

05/21/2008, 09:50 AM	#26
DARKPHREAK Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 108	Im still running the same pump and volute from a few months ago... the skimmer is still producing nice amounts of skimmate. Im adjusting water height by 1/4" weekly to see if there is a sweet spot. Great skimmer so far!

05/22/2008, 09:21 PM	#27
beba Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Willowbrook, IL Posts: 241	I have the skimmer in 8" of water and the intake of the pump makes rattling noise. But if I have the skimmer in 13" water there is no noise. Can anybody help me ?

05/22/2008, 09:37 PM	#28
sherm71tank Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,670	I'm waiting on my upgraded pump before I comment any further on this skimmer. The one that came with it has been a big disappointment.

06/02/2008, 07:38 PM	#29
funnyguyMI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ypsi, MI Posts: 209	Anyone using the new pump yet?

06/02/2008, 09:20 PM	#31
kalare Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 399	Have they released a second new volute?

06/03/2008, 06:31 AM	#32
sherm71tank Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,670	My new pump is on the way.

06/03/2008, 06:58 AM	#34
beba Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Willowbrook, IL Posts: 241	what is the best setting?

06/03/2008, 07:57 AM	#35
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	It was said earlier the Airstar1500 is an extra 100bux.

06/03/2008, 08:54 AM	#37
funnyguyMI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ypsi, MI Posts: 209	Sherm, any rough ideas how the watts compare to the 900?

06/03/2008, 09:05 AM	#38
sherm71tank Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,670	I can only guess it will be around 40-50 watts.

06/03/2008, 11:57 AM	#39
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Should be 46w

06/03/2008, 12:17 PM	#40
reefgeek31 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: oakdale,Ca Posts: 504	Well i made the choice on the msx but i am setting up a tank for a friend and he is pretty hands off (no mesh for this guy) kinda guy so i hope this new pump really works. I could not wait any longer on my tank 6 wk no skimmer ( I am really crying tears ) I am really pulling for this octo pro though!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06/03/2008, 02:18 PM	#42
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Thats just what i called the laguna : )

06/03/2008, 06:04 PM	#45
sherm71tank Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,670	Some pics sent to me from Vue.

06/03/2008, 07:17 PM	#48
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	my pump is on the way also Dave is a good guy @ coralvue

06/03/2008, 07:24 PM	#49
beba Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Willowbrook, IL Posts: 241	How do you order the new pump?

06/03/2008, 07:28 PM	#50
sherm71tank Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,670	http://coralvue.com/index.html