Reef Octopus BH-1000.

[MizTanks]

Is lil Miz 26 gonna get skimmed or what!? Yuppers it arrived today. Now assembled and sitting on the tank. Now I have to make some fresh SW just to fill it as this beast would surely drain my tank-lol.
I'll keep everyone updated once she's running. Hope it's not to big!?
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[tcp316]

Very nice:)
Always fun to get new equipment

[jimsflies]

You've only got two more sides to hang stuff on! ;)

Nice photos. Looking forward to seeing your continued review.

[MizTanks]

You've only got two more sides to hang stuff on! ;)

Nice photos. Looking forward to seeing your continued review.

Nope I've got NO more sides. MP10 is on the other side, fuge is on the back-lol

[jimsflies]

There's always the front! Just ask BeakerBob lol

[MizTanks]

http://youtu.be/44RHen9Z0bA

[Flynnstone]

Go Miz, Go Miz !!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:

wait, isnt that the older model that didn't really work ???????

:mouth_zipped:

:crying:





JUST KIDDING

your tank looks awesome!!!

:jester:

<3

[jimsflies]

Are you getting any skimmate yet?

[binford4000]

Oooh new toy's,sweet! looks good

[MizTanks]

video coming soon....

[Flynnstone]

Jamie.... were're impatiently waiting

[MizTanks]

Ok here it is. Youtube was giving me grief LOL. This is after 24hrs run time :) :hypnotized: I'm still working on *the sweet spot* Not quit sure yet how to set the cup so I'm getting more foam and less large bubbles running up the pipe. I also did a 5 1/2g water change a week ago so the water's not real dirty. But I'm working on that too :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtBJpWlym0Y&feature=share&list=UUmMiTbrlmcvp3Llh_sscC1A

[ballhog]

Thanks for the video update.

How's the sound level? Is it loud at all?

[MizTanks]

Your welcome and NOT loud at all. The pump is totally quiet. Minor bubble action sound but nothing worth interrupting my t.v. listening pleasure :) My tank sits in my very small living room, less then 2' from my recliner. I don't have much experience with skimmers. Have ran 2 others on this tank, both nano skimmers. Of course the Hydor nano skimmer was quiet as it was an in tank, but was half the skimmer. I also ran the Reef Octopus NS-80 which I had in my fuge and was totally worthless.
So far I am very happy with this skimmer and highly recommend it :) From all that I've read and viewed they have come a long way with fixes to it's ease of assembly. I had no problems at all. The added sponge rings eliminate micro bubbles. My only minor issue with the design is with the intake. It really doesn't allow for good surface skimming so some modding is required. Best would be a small skimmer box :)

[MizTanks]

Update: First couple of weeks I wasn't getting much YUCK. Had just did a 5 1/2g WC the day before i added this skimmer, which in a 26g med bio-load leaves the water pretty clean.
Soooo here's what I'm now getting every 3 days. Haven't done a WC since 2/9/13.
Not bad right?!
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Some changes I've noticed since the beginning. Of course sparkling water, really! Bubble algae is receding! Here's an iffy one...whether its from adding a new true actinic or the skimmer my Candy Cane is NOT happy :( Polyps are more pinched looking?

[MizTanks]

Well here it is!! Thank you Binford4000!!!

http://youtu.be/cRoly9Zqyoc

[binford4000]

Looks like your design worked good. Glad you like it!:oldman:

[MizTanks]

Definitely turned out great! The attachment to the intake is from my Magnum 350 canister filter, fits like it was made for it. Lucky too because I had cut the intake tube on the skimmer trying to raise it up some so it would skim the surface. Which it never did-lol. Definitely a flaw in their design lol.
Yup I'm a happy reefer today :)

[Whiner]

I have the same Skimmer, they are awesome!

[MizTanks]

I have the same Skimmer, they are awesome!

Totally agree with you! :)

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[binford4000]

So are you getting better skim with the box now ??? Did your modification. Improve the performance?

[MizTanks]

Well seeing as 99% of protein floats to the surface I'd say, OH YEA!! Love it!!
But I really need stronger magnets as these ones I'm using from my Koralias aren't getting it. I keep having to adjust the box.

[binford4000]

Well seeing as 99% of protein floats to the surface I'd say, OH YEA!! Love it!!
But I really need stronger magnets as these ones I'm using from my Koralias aren't getting it. I keep having to adjust the box.

You should post in the wants thread area for a broken tunze . They have wicked magnets!

[MizTanks]

Just an update on this skimmers performance. This is 24hrs after a 5g WC. Unbelievable!!
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[that Reef Guy]

I am thinking about getting a Reef Octopus Hang on Skimmer since I do not have a Sump.

How does the collection cup come off?

I like how the Sump Reef Octopus Skimmer Cups just "Pop Out."

I currently have the Coralife Super Skimmer that everyone complains about.

It constantly leaks and I have to tighten the cup until it is about to crack.

I was also wondering what the purpose of the Skimmer Box that you added is?