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I just got my Diablo-200XS Skimmer and I am loving it! But I hated the water noise....so I found a fix! By Vic on 6/9/13
Vic would recommend this product to a friend
I just got my Diablo-200XS Skimmer and I am loving it! But I hated the water noise....so I found a fix! So I wanted to share! I went to Home Depot and bought a 2" (50 mm) rubber QWIK ELL PQL-200, cost was about $8.00. I took the hose clamps off and it slid snuggly right onto my water outlet and now it directs the water back into the sump without the noise. I did have to adjust the valve a 1/4 turn to get it back where Ilike it. It is over a day and it is skimming like crazy...so no ill affects. Pictures on Reef2Reef
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Awesome Skimmer, Kinda Spacious By Scubaman on 3/6/13
Scubaman would recommend this product to a friend
The Reef Octopus 200 rocks!! My old skimmer of 10 years just wasn't doing the job so I did quite a few searches and inquiries with other reefers about a reasonably priced, efficient skimmer. The skimmer of choice was the RO.
I put it in the sump of my 180 and it's polishing the water; I can tell the difference in the 24 hrs its been in service. The picture doesn't do justice to the size. Check your space requirements and if it fits get it NOW!
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Couldn't imagine a better skimmer By Ben on 9/21/12
Ben would recommend this product to a friend
I come from a nano hobbyist background, who recently upgraded to a 175 gallon set up and wanted a great skimmer for a great price, I came across this skimmer and haven't read a bad review so I thought I would give it a shot, this being my first skimmer I really didn't know what to expect. Let me tell you it is awesome, it was a little noisy at first, but after the pump broke in, I can barely hear it. and it pulls "gunk" out like crazy, very easy to dial in with the gate valve, literally had it dialed in within 2 minutes... also very easy to set up. I live neat BRS, so I could pick it up same day as I ordered it, and the service received once I got there was fantastic... Will definitely buy from them again.
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Perfect for my 90G By Joshua on 9/5/12
Joshua would recommend this product to a friend
Purchased this one as its the largest that would fit in my short cabinet. I works great and has high flow!
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Amazing skimmer By Rich on 8/24/12
Rich would recommend this product to a friend
I just know where I could have bought a better skimmer than this one I sure got my monies worth and much more the best part is that it really works great.
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Great skimmer By John on 3/2/12
John would recommend this product to a friend
Dollar for dollar it is hard to ignore this skimmer. Not going to skim like a BK but for $1000 less you get a great capable skimmer that still pulls the gunk.
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Excellent skimmer By Matthew on 2/22/12
Matthew would recommend this product to a friend
I have two of these and they are definitely worth the money. Definitely get the biggest you can afford, within reason.
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Good Value By George on 2/4/12
George would recommend this product to a friend
I shopped around before deciding on this protein skimmer. Once I got it I was really pleased with the quality of construction. Once I put it into service it really performed. This item seems to sell out quickly when it becomes available. If it is in stock grab it. You'll be glad you did. I am.
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Skim on By Joshua on 1/20/12
Joshua would recommend this product to a friend
It is amazing to see all the junk this pulls out of the water. the skimmer is very quite.
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love it! By Tim on 1/6/12
Tim would recommend this product to a friend
This Skimmer was very easy to set up. And began producing foam on day two. Keep in mind it is rather large.
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Nice skimmer, so so pump... By Eddy on 12/14/11
Eddy would recommend this product to a friend
Its a very nice skimmer. Sicce pump is questionable. If you check online you will see that this pump has problem starting up. The pump will just keep on humming without turning the pin wheel. I need to order a spare pump to keep my skimmer running, while I am servicing the other pump, which is like every 2 weeks. If my second pump failed also, I think I will go with the vertex, which I regret that I didn't get in the first place.
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AMAZING!! By kyle on 12/12/11
kyle would recommend this product to a friend
By far the best skimmer in the price range! I have this set up in my 100gal. SPS heavy tank and once it breaks in it is the skimmate king. By far the best skimmer I have owned. and would highly recomend it to anyone looking for a skimmer.