Reef Octopus Extreme 160 or Warner Marine AS150?

90sShooter · 08/25/2009, 11:55 PM

I am basically deciding between these two skimmers... Which one do you recommend? Why? Any pros or cons for either?

I am not very smart when it comes to skimmers... Only ever had a couple of remora HOB skimmers... So this is all gibberish to me. Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks!

bullitr · 08/26/2009, 12:02 AM

i had a msx 300 extreme its was great skimmer, a better wattage and it cost less than half of the price of warner marine as 300
but i think warner marine is built a lot better

90sShooter · 08/26/2009, 12:04 AM

I also like the way the WM looks

charlie28 · 08/26/2009, 12:12 AM

do the as-150...and I never look back...I was on the same boat. I was deciding on the exact same two. Got mine at Toms, he basically broke it down for me, Both great skimmers..but...the sicces pumps take a little more wattage and the dont like to be turned on and off during water changes..aka..pumps go out faster. Correct me if Im wrong doesnt the xtm 160 have 2 pumps vs. the WM. or i think it was the Oct 200...I now have the AS-150, takes a long while to break in, but once it does, its skimms stuff like crazy..If you go WM, make sure you have the new silencer and the suction cup for the base...GL Austin

shaun

Paulairduck · 08/26/2009, 12:21 AM

my vote is for the WM

Made in the USA

90sShooter · 08/26/2009, 12:29 AM

Cool thanks guys!

Paul maybe I should give you the money and you can go get your bulk discount

lol

DRC69 · 08/26/2009, 11:39 AM

I have had both.
The WM is nice, it was just to BIG for me (sump).

I now have a Extreme 160 Nice, it works very well.
JMO

nava405 · 08/26/2009, 04:09 PM

any reason you are deciding between these 2 skimmers?

aquariumclown · 08/26/2009, 04:29 PM

Do the WM Austin.

NVTE · 08/26/2009, 05:38 PM

I have Octo Extreme 200 on my 150gal. they are doing great with Meshmod.
If you want, got with extreme 200 instead of 160.

Reefer08 · 08/26/2009, 06:58 PM

Go for the Warner Marine. Much better than any Octopus. My AS200 skims like crazy, I get 1 cup each day of dark skimmate. In 4 days the collection cup is full.

Only bad thing about the AS series is that they release a lot of microbubbles. But my baffles prevent any from entering my display tank so I don't mind.

Macimage · 08/26/2009, 07:13 PM

WM makes great skimmers, they are made in the USA and the owner offers awesome support.

Joyce

08/25/2009, 11:55 PM	#1
90sShooter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,150	Reef Octopus Extreme 160 or Warner Marine AS150? I am basically deciding between these two skimmers... Which one do you recommend? Why? Any pros or cons for either? I am not very smart when it comes to skimmers... Only ever had a couple of remora HOB skimmers... So this is all gibberish to me. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

08/26/2009, 12:02 AM	#2
bullitr broke but happy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: stevenson ranch, ca Posts: 10,874	i had a msx 300 extreme its was great skimmer, a better wattage and it cost less than half of the price of warner marine as 300 but i think warner marine is built a lot better __________________ Lawrence SFVR member 435 gallon display in wall see through mixed SPS 140 gallon 32"cube starphire SPS dominant tank Current Tank Info: 96x36x29 inwall

08/26/2009, 11:39 AM	#7
DRC69 I need more Time Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: RSM, CA Posts: 3,372	I have had both. The WM is nice, it was just to BIG for me (sump). I now have a Extreme 160 Nice, it works very well. JMO __________________ Thanks, D Current Tank Info: "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have" ----- Thomas Jefferson

08/26/2009, 04:09 PM	#8
nava405 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA Irvine Posts: 2,818	any reason you are deciding between these 2 skimmers? __________________ I hate polyp extension... Current Tank Info: rimelss 48x30x20, sump 72x22x16, 2x mp40s, nano wavebox

08/26/2009, 05:38 PM	#10
NVTE Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: S.Cali Posts: 3,391	I have Octo Extreme 200 on my 150gal. they are doing great with Meshmod. If you want, got with extreme 200 instead of 160. __________________ Daniel All T5 club member.

08/26/2009, 12:04 AM	#3
90sShooter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,150	I also like the way the WM looks

08/26/2009, 12:12 AM	#4
charlie28 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: los angeles Posts: 649	do the as-150...and I never look back...I was on the same boat. I was deciding on the exact same two. Got mine at Toms, he basically broke it down for me, Both great skimmers..but...the sicces pumps take a little more wattage and the dont like to be turned on and off during water changes..aka..pumps go out faster. Correct me if Im wrong doesnt the xtm 160 have 2 pumps vs. the WM. or i think it was the Oct 200...I now have the AS-150, takes a long while to break in, but once it does, its skimms stuff like crazy..If you go WM, make sure you have the new silencer and the suction cup for the base...GL Austin shaun

08/26/2009, 12:21 AM	#5
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 3,017	my vote is for the WM Made in the USA

08/26/2009, 12:29 AM	#6
90sShooter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,150	Cool thanks guys! Paul maybe I should give you the money and you can go get your bulk discount lol

08/26/2009, 04:29 PM	#9
aquariumclown Moved On Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 3,362	Do the WM Austin.

08/26/2009, 06:58 PM	#11
Reefer08 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,886	Go for the Warner Marine. Much better than any Octopus. My AS200 skims like crazy, I get 1 cup each day of dark skimmate. In 4 days the collection cup is full. Only bad thing about the AS series is that they release a lot of microbubbles. But my baffles prevent any from entering my display tank so I don't mind.

08/26/2009, 07:13 PM	#12
Macimage Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Calif. Posts: 3,867	WM makes great skimmers, they are made in the USA and the owner offers awesome support. Joyce __________________ 225 Reef Female Bellus,Female Swallowtail,Powder Blue Tang,Purple Tang,Foxface,Female Maroon Clown 180 Reef Regal Angel, Yellow Tang, Pair of Sunburst Anthias Current Tank Info: 225 Gallon In-Wall Starfire/Acrylic Hybrid Reef,Maristar 3 250 DE 10K Ushios,1/2 HP Aqualogic Chiller,100 g Sump,VorTech,H&S 200-1260 Skimmer,2 Amp 3000's,3 Seaswirls,Kalk Reactor & 180 Gallon Reef w T5's,Amp 3K,2 Seaswirls,VorTech,WM Skimmer