Reef Octopus DNWB-200

[aquatic mouse]

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.

Everything that came with the skimmer.
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!

[marinelife]

Looking nice, can not wait to see pictures of it running.

[aquatic mouse]

I'll be setting it up tonight. I wanted to look at it sparkling clean for a day, cause it'll never look like that again.

[ghurlag]

I think you'll be happy! My DNW-110 (identical to what Justin has on the frag tank in his shop) is doing wonders for my 29g. I would venture to say it probably gets a little bored

[TechGuy40]

I'll be setting it up tonight. I wanted to look at it sparkling clean for a day, cause it'll never look like that again.

No it won't! Don't make me post pics of mine hehe.

[jeremyreef]

That is one very nice looking skimmer. I bet you will be happy with it.

[TechGuy40]

So is it up and running.

[aquatic mouse]

lol. no. I have so many projects going on at once (I need to stop that). When it's on the floor, it's too tall to reach into the wet/dry filter. I have to build a little stand for it.

[hdelectraglide]

i would have they same problem with my sump