Big skimmer for sale.

reefslugs · 09/13/2011, 04:19 PM

I have a octopus extream 250 for sale. I bought it new two years ago for $495.95. I have no problems with it. It is still up and running on my tank. Here is some information.

- Reef Octopus Extreme XS 10" in sump skimmer

- Dimensions: 16.5" x 16" x 24"

- Rated up to 250 gallons

- Modified cone neck design for easy transition of micro bubbles into cup

- Powered by two NEW Italian made sicce PSK-1000

I also have the up graded pin wheels from ATB. That was $60 extra. I'm asking $250 for it.

dbuesking · 09/13/2011, 05:36 PM

I have nothing but good to say about octopus skimmers

Nanook · 09/13/2011, 06:20 PM

Dave, looks like you need some dirt

maxxII · 09/15/2011, 04:22 PM

You got pm.

Nick

maxxII · 09/17/2011, 01:09 PM

Is this skimmer still for sale?

I'd like to buy it.

Nick

Nanook · 09/19/2011, 10:39 AM

Darrell, are you still selling this skimmer?

reefslugs · 09/19/2011, 03:55 PM

Sorry, yes I do still have it and it is still for sale.

maxxII · 09/19/2011, 04:01 PM

Awesome!

Can I buy it?

Nick

reefslugs · 09/19/2011, 04:48 PM

Ya! I'll send you a PM with my number.

reefslugs · 09/20/2011, 10:21 PM

Sold. Thanks Nick!

chadfarmer · 09/21/2011, 01:34 AM

those are psk 2500 pumps the new ones didnt have interchanging needlewheels

maxxII · 09/24/2011, 08:56 PM

Nice to meet you Darrell. Thanks for the skimmer.

Chad, have you ever modded the PSK1000's to fit a skimmer like this? I'm going to be buying two of them to replace the PSK2500's and will need to make an adapter to get it to fit the skimmer.

If you've already done it, then you can save me some trial and error trying to get the right stuff for it to work properly. If not...well, then I have some more plumbing parts to possibly use later.

Nick

chadfarmer · 09/25/2011, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxxII

Nice to meet you Darrell. Thanks for the skimmer.

Chad, have you ever modded the PSK1000's to fit a skimmer like this? I'm going to be buying two of them to replace the PSK2500's and will need to make an adapter to get it to fit the skimmer.

If you've already done it, then you can save me some trial and error trying to get the right stuff for it to work properly. If not...well, then I have some more plumbing parts to possibly use later.

Nick

nope there is thread abvout it in the equipment forum about it last year

Tigé21v · 09/25/2011, 05:57 AM

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1942381

maxxII · 09/25/2011, 09:05 AM

Thanks for the links guys. I did some google-fu and found that thread and a few others that also showed guys using a Bubbleblaster pump in place of the Sicce's. Went to CoralVue's website and saw they are stating it can be done with an additional un-named part. From what I've read, you replace both PSK2500's with a single Bubbleblaster 5000, which happens to pull more air than both PSK2500's combined.

I need to contact CoralVue directly and find out what that additional part is and if they sell it, or if I need to order it through someone like Premium Aquatics. Coral Vue is a wholesale only vendor and Premium Aquatics doesnt list the additional part or that the Bubbleblaster 5000 can be used as a replacement for the two PSK2500's.

Basically, I'm gonna end up converting this skimmer from a Reef Octopus XS 250 to Reef Octopus 5000 internal...

Nick

09/13/2011, 04:19 PM	#1
reefslugs Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St.Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,647	Big skimmer for sale. I have a octopus extream 250 for sale. I bought it new two years ago for $495.95. I have no problems with it. It is still up and running on my tank. Here is some information. - Reef Octopus Extreme XS 10" in sump skimmer - Dimensions: 16.5" x 16" x 24" - Rated up to 250 gallons - Modified cone neck design for easy transition of micro bubbles into cup - Powered by two NEW Italian made sicce PSK-1000 I also have the up graded pin wheels from ATB. That was $60 extra. I'm asking $250 for it. __________________ Darrell Current Tank Info: Oceanic 200g mixed reef, 65g sump/fugium, 4 Viporspectra LED's, Tunze 2105 x 2 with controller, Simplicity return pump & skimmer, Octopus calcium reactor, lots of love.

09/13/2011, 05:36 PM	#2
dbuesking Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fairview Hts. IL. Posts: 1,382	I have nothing but good to say about octopus skimmers __________________ Dave "The difference between genius and stupidity is genius has its limits."~Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: 350 on line sept. 2011

09/13/2011, 06:20 PM	#3
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	Dave, looks like you need some dirt __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

09/15/2011, 04:22 PM	#4
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	You got pm. Nick __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

09/17/2011, 01:09 PM	#5
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	Is this skimmer still for sale? I'd like to buy it. Nick __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

09/19/2011, 10:39 AM	#6
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	Darrell, are you still selling this skimmer? __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

09/19/2011, 03:55 PM	#7
reefslugs Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St.Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,647	Sorry, yes I do still have it and it is still for sale. __________________ Darrell Current Tank Info: Oceanic 200g mixed reef, 65g sump/fugium, 4 Viporspectra LED's, Tunze 2105 x 2 with controller, Simplicity return pump & skimmer, Octopus calcium reactor, lots of love.

09/19/2011, 04:01 PM	#8
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	Awesome! Can I buy it? Nick __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

09/19/2011, 04:48 PM	#9
reefslugs Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St.Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,647	Ya! I'll send you a PM with my number. __________________ Darrell Current Tank Info: Oceanic 200g mixed reef, 65g sump/fugium, 4 Viporspectra LED's, Tunze 2105 x 2 with controller, Simplicity return pump & skimmer, Octopus calcium reactor, lots of love.

09/20/2011, 10:21 PM	#10
reefslugs Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St.Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,647	Sold. Thanks Nick! __________________ Darrell Current Tank Info: Oceanic 200g mixed reef, 65g sump/fugium, 4 Viporspectra LED's, Tunze 2105 x 2 with controller, Simplicity return pump & skimmer, Octopus calcium reactor, lots of love.

09/21/2011, 01:34 AM	#11
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	those are psk 2500 pumps the new ones didnt have interchanging needlewheels __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

09/24/2011, 08:56 PM	#12
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	Nice to meet you Darrell. Thanks for the skimmer. Chad, have you ever modded the PSK1000's to fit a skimmer like this? I'm going to be buying two of them to replace the PSK2500's and will need to make an adapter to get it to fit the skimmer. If you've already done it, then you can save me some trial and error trying to get the right stuff for it to work properly. If not...well, then I have some more plumbing parts to possibly use later. Nick __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

09/25/2011, 05:57 AM	#14
Tigé21v Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,369	http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1942381

09/25/2011, 09:05 AM	#15
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	Thanks for the links guys. I did some google-fu and found that thread and a few others that also showed guys using a Bubbleblaster pump in place of the Sicce's. Went to CoralVue's website and saw they are stating it can be done with an additional un-named part. From what I've read, you replace both PSK2500's with a single Bubbleblaster 5000, which happens to pull more air than both PSK2500's combined. I need to contact CoralVue directly and find out what that additional part is and if they sell it, or if I need to order it through someone like Premium Aquatics. Coral Vue is a wholesale only vendor and Premium Aquatics doesnt list the additional part or that the Bubbleblaster 5000 can be used as a replacement for the two PSK2500's. Basically, I'm gonna end up converting this skimmer from a Reef Octopus XS 250 to Reef Octopus 5000 internal... Nick __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"

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