Has anyone tried the Reef Octopus PRO series skimmers yet?

[klondike4001]

I'm looking to get one of the Reef Octopus PRO 300 S Needle Wheel Protein Skimmers, has anyone tried one of these yet?

Octopus PRO-300S Specifications:

- For In-Sump use only
- Recommended for tanks up to 300 gallons.

Dimensions:
- Overall Height: 22"
- Reactor Diameter: 8"
- Neck Diameter: 5"
- Needle Wheel Pumps: 2 x Sicce PSK-2500 Pumps, made in Italy.
- Footprint: 10.5"x14.5"

http://www.aquacave.com/octopus-pro-300s--needle-br-wheel-protein-skimmer-2228.html

http://www.aquacave.com/images/PRO300S1.jpg

[RayAllen]

Many of us run Octopus skimmers but I dont think any of ours are the pro series. Looks very promising and well built.

[klondike4001]

I run a NW-150, but I'm wanting to upgrade, I'm very happy w/ my NW, but I'm sure I this one can do better, I was jsut wondering if anyone had expirience w/ one of these.

[aquasport24]

There is a thread on RC for the PRO skimmer, but i am using the Extreme 300 and like it so far.

[klondike4001]

300 or 300s?

[aquasport24]

300, the cheaper version.

[princer7]

I'm running a MSX 250 from Marine Solutions on my 215 gallon reef ($399). Have been very happy with it. The skimmer runs dual Sicci pumps and has a 10" body. It can also use a mesh wheel or optional pin wheel. It is rated up to 315 gallons heavily stocked:

http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/catalog/Protein-Skimmers-MSX-Skimmers/c22_48/p133/MSX250/product_info.html