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    Posted: April 20 2013 at 3:24pm
i am setting up a 210 gallon and wondering about the 

Reef Octopus Diablo XS 350 

Protein Skimmer  

is this a good one
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I cannot comment on that particular skimmer but If its an Octo Im sure it skimms great. Now I tell what I have for sale if your interested. Reef Octopus 3000sss that I used for about 3-4 months and its just to big for my system. It was ran in vinegar for a week then put put back in original plastic and box. Asking $475 it lists for $550. Kurt 801-637-6113



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Ok I looked at the Diablo and it is very nice. Max rating is 200g it will work but if you have a heavy bioload you may want to go a little bigger . Thats just my opinion .  Hope a few others chime in as I dont want it to seem Im just trying to sell mine.
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i was looking at the diablo xs 350 and it is for up to 400g  if i understand corectly http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-diablo-xs-350-protein-skimmer.html
thanks for your help i am looking for somrthing between 350-400g
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I just went to salty supply and pasted your info and it sent me to a 225 so my bad . I would check out salty supply . the have far more skimmers to choose from. The 350 might be a little to big . As I understand manufactures will over rate their skimmer. From what I have read most users  do rating of 1 1/2 of tank volume but I could be wrong. I tripled the rating and it was way to big , just my experience.  I currently run a recirculating skimmer and produces great results with far more bubble control. Also alot of new skimmer can come with a dc motor to provide more control. If it was me that is the route I would go but thats just my opinion.

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thanks for the info   with a sump my tank would be about 250-260g so should get a skimmer for about 250g
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