Octopus Automatic Skimmer Neck Cleaner

acropora nut · 02/19/2011, 11:46 AM

Octopus Automatic Skimmer Neck Cleaner

This is a great add on Accessory for anyone who owns an XP/SRO skimmer.

Make your Octopus skimmer more efficient with the new SRo/XP Automatic Neck Cleaner.

Octopus motorized (ANC) Automated Neck Cleaner helps keeps your octopus protein skimmer running at peak performance by periodically wiping the inside of the neck where all the bio-organics usually would accumulate. This great skimmer accessory not only keeps you skimmer running at peak efficiency but save the timely chore of keeping your skimmers neck clean. As you know, build up in the neck causes foam to stick to the sides and restricting the collection of skimmate within the skimmers cup.

Keeping the neck wall clean results in consistent skimmer performance and little to no down time. This device uses twin squeegees to automatically remove the buildup from a skimmer neck. The SRO (ANC) consists of a high torque low RPM motor, wiper mount, lid with mounting clamps and the squeegees.

To operate this easy to you device, you simply plug the unit into a timer (not included) or aquarium controller and set it to run for a few minutes 4 to 6 times per day. By running it this way you will never experience crud build up along the walls of you skimmers neck. This will eliminate the daily chore of cleaning for two or more weeks while maintaining the level of skimmate production that you would normally get with only a freshly-washed collection cup.

This unit will increase the height of your skimmer by approximately 3 ¾“.

Our Octopus ANC does not require you to send in or modify your stock lid in any way because our ANC is built into the lid for precise control.

*not intended to be used with ozone

SRO | XP Automatic Head Cleaners

drunkfish3 · 02/23/2011, 01:16 PM

any reviews on this how does it work?

goofball310 · 02/23/2011, 01:43 PM

Can this be used on other skimmers or just octopus?

acropora nut · 02/25/2011, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drunkfish3

any reviews on this how does it work?

No Sorry there are not any reviews on on the head cleaner at this time..
The cleaners are extremely easy to use. Just plug the supplied power cord into a controller or digital timer and set how may times a day you want the neck cleaned. Its a great add on for anyone who owns a SRO/XP skimmer.

acropora nut · 02/25/2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofball310

Can this be used on other skimmers or just octopus?

At this time I am only aware that they work on the Octopus line.. If your skimmer has the same neck specks I don't see why it wouldn't work.

Mike

jjk_reef00 · 05/19/2012, 01:08 AM

Bump for reviews

Swimwiththefish · 06/26/2012, 03:54 PM

bump for reviews???

acropora nut · 06/27/2012, 10:06 PM

I am very surprised no one has made a post..... I absolutely love mine! best thing I have added to my system in years.

Mike

njadik · 07/14/2012, 03:29 AM

I'll make mine when its arrive.........

galoot · 07/17/2012, 09:13 AM

I'm happy with mine. It's dead silent and cleans the neck well. MUCH less maintenance nowadays =) Just a little awkward removing the cup due to the added height. but you remove it so infrequently it doesn't really matter.

necco · 08/06/2012, 01:22 AM

Anyway you could list the collection cup and neck specs needed for these, or just tell me which one would work with a Vertex IN-100 please.

acropora nut · 08/06/2012, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by necco

Anyway you could list the collection cup and neck specs needed for these, or just tell me which one would work with a Vertex IN-100 please.

I am not sure if the head cleaner would work with your skimmer..Please contact Coralvue for more information.

Mike

02/19/2011, 11:46 AM	#1
acropora nut RC Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,488	Octopus Automatic Skimmer Neck Cleaner Octopus Automatic Skimmer Neck Cleaner This is a great add on Accessory for anyone who owns an XP/SRO skimmer. Make your Octopus skimmer more efficient with the new SRo/XP Automatic Neck Cleaner. Octopus motorized (ANC) Automated Neck Cleaner helps keeps your octopus protein skimmer running at peak performance by periodically wiping the inside of the neck where all the bio-organics usually would accumulate. This great skimmer accessory not only keeps you skimmer running at peak efficiency but save the timely chore of keeping your skimmers neck clean. As you know, build up in the neck causes foam to stick to the sides and restricting the collection of skimmate within the skimmers cup. Keeping the neck wall clean results in consistent skimmer performance and little to no down time. This device uses twin squeegees to automatically remove the buildup from a skimmer neck. The SRO (ANC) consists of a high torque low RPM motor, wiper mount, lid with mounting clamps and the squeegees. To operate this easy to you device, you simply plug the unit into a timer (not included) or aquarium controller and set it to run for a few minutes 4 to 6 times per day. By running it this way you will never experience crud build up along the walls of you skimmers neck. This will eliminate the daily chore of cleaning for two or more weeks while maintaining the level of skimmate production that you would normally get with only a freshly-washed collection cup. This unit will increase the height of your skimmer by approximately 3 ¾“. Our Octopus ANC does not require you to send in or modify your stock lid in any way because our ANC is built into the lid for precise control. *not intended to be used with ozone SRO \| XP Automatic Head Cleaners __________________ Supplier of Specialty Reef Products for Your Saltwater Obsession ReefSpecialty.com \| Call 435-671-6522 for Sales and Tech Support Current Tank Info: 800 gallon AGE star fire glass Hybrid tank/ 1500 gallons of total water volume (building process)

05/19/2012, 01:08 AM	#6
jjk_reef00 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,621	Bump for reviews __________________ I need more fish tank appliances! --Ed Current Tank Info: 375 FOWLR

06/27/2012, 10:06 PM	#8
acropora nut RC Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,488	I am very surprised no one has made a post..... I absolutely love mine! best thing I have added to my system in years. Mike __________________ Supplier of Specialty Reef Products for Your Saltwater Obsession ReefSpecialty.com \| Call 435-671-6522 for Sales and Tech Support Current Tank Info: 800 gallon AGE star fire glass Hybrid tank/ 1500 gallons of total water volume (building process)

08/06/2012, 01:22 AM	#11
necco noob for life Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MA Posts: 238	Anyway you could list the collection cup and neck specs needed for these, or just tell me which one would work with a Vertex IN-100 please. __________________ Tim

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