Actual footprint of Octopus Extreme Model 250 ?

[jshepherd]

Model 250
Height: 24.75 inches
Body Diameter: 10 inches
Footprint: 16 inches X 16 inches
Looking at the pictures if the body is 10" I do not see how they can call it a 16 x 16 footprint. I would guess more like 12" wide and maybe the output tube can be re routed
I have a 16" x 12" area in my sump with a asm g3 with recirc. I am not sure if return policies will allow a test fit and fear it would get scratched trying to make it fit.

 

[joncat24]

I have the msx 250. On the Marine Solutions website it lists the footprint as 12.5x14. It is the same skimmer with a different pinwheel and input reducer, and it is cheaper than the octopus also.

 

[jshepherd]

Thanks Jon.
I meant to post back up that I found that. I talked to Jeff and ordered one today. He did mention the latest revision has the pumps the tightest together.
My skimmer sections is 12x16 so we will see. If not I have a buyer inline that will take it.
I have a modded asm g3 that is working fine so I am not sure how much better It will be. I am on a 150 g fowlr

 

[peter1215]

Jon
how do you like your MSX extreme ?. Im about to buy a skimmer for my 210 and was considering the extreme 250 or 300.

 

[joncat24]

Hands down, the best skimmer for the money available. Marine Solutions is great to deal with if you have any questions or problems. Awesome skimmer, without a doubt.

 

[jshepherd]

So is the SWC the same unit as the MSX ? they both say the original haha.
In the pics at MSX it has a SWC decal on it. I assume the MSX is cheaper because it does not include a silencer. Or does it ?

 

[jshepherd]

Well they are the same it has swc machined into the lid.
But WOW this thing is huge I could not believe how much larger it is than the asm g3 I am still in shock. They need to sit a pop can or something beside them in the pictures for reference.

 

[peter1215]

I just visited a friend who has the Octo 300 pro and that thing is a beast. Im going to get the Octo extreme 300 .

 

[jshepherd]

Dont even ask how much time it took me to get it to fit haha. If it were an 1/8" wider the pumps would not have fit.

 

[joncat24]

Glad you got it to fit. It is definitly a beast, you will be happy after it gets broken in good.

 

[joncat24]

Originally Posted by peter1215
http:///forum/post/2950275
I just visited a friend who has the Octo 300 pro and that thing is a beast. Im going to get the Octo extreme 300 .
You do realize that the octo pro uses a different pump than the extremes??

 

[peter1215]

yes i do and it cost about $200 more. do you think the ext 250 is enough for a 210 tank or do i need the ext 300?

 

[peter1215]

Originally Posted by jshepherd
http:///forum/post/2951057
Dont even ask how much time it took me to get it to fit haha. If it were an 1/8" wider the pumps would not have fit.
Shepherd
what size sump do you have? I'm using a 40g breeder for a sump. hopefully that skimmer will fit.

 

[jshepherd]

The skimmer portion is exactly 12"x16" 12" is the absolute minimum it will fit. 1/4" less would be a no go.
I have a dwyer rmb version 10-100 scfm meter coming this week so I will let you know how it goes. For now I am still on the pin wheels.

 

[peter1215]

thats good. the area i currrently have for the skimmer is 12.5 x 17. Im confused as to why the company(Ocotpus) list the footprint as 16x16! so what size tank are you running yours on ?

 

[jshepherd]

Yes you can fit it then. Allow room to be able to rotate it down into your skimmer section.
Mine is on a 150g which I am sure is overkill.

 

[peter1215]

I have a 210g so may opt for model 300. so in the long run do you plan to use the mesh instead of the pin wheel?

 

[joncat24]

I am using the MSX 250 on a total system volume of 200 gallons and it is great, I think the 250 can do a moderately stocked 210