aquatic mouse
06-18-2010, 05:12 PM
I will be reviewing the Reef Octopus DNWB-200. I purchased it yesterday from Aquatic Specialists. It is rated for up to 300 gallons. I will be running it on a 180 gallon FOWLR tank.
There are 2 reasons I purchased a skimmer that is rated that high.
1) my tank is overstocked and the fish are VERY dirty
2) I plan on converting the tank to a reef tank when the fish that are in it pass away from old age (20 years or so from now). Most of them are not reef safe.
Also on the tank is an Eshopps Wet/Dry filter. I'll be interested to see if running the skimmer will stop the filter from clogging every 3-7 days.
1058 Everything that came with the skimmer.
1059 This picture is for size comparison. Next to the skimmer is the box for my biocube skimmer, my Aqua C Remora, and a coffee mug. As you can see, the skimmer is a giant!
There are 2 reasons I purchased a skimmer that is rated that high.
1) my tank is overstocked and the fish are VERY dirty
2) I plan on converting the tank to a reef tank when the fish that are in it pass away from old age (20 years or so from now). Most of them are not reef safe.
Also on the tank is an Eshopps Wet/Dry filter. I'll be interested to see if running the skimmer will stop the filter from clogging every 3-7 days.
1058 Everything that came with the skimmer.
1059 This picture is for size comparison. Next to the skimmer is the box for my biocube skimmer, my Aqua C Remora, and a coffee mug. As you can see, the skimmer is a giant!