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Reef Octopus Classic 1000 Hang-on-Back Protein Skimmer


paronaram

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Hello All,

 

I have 2 weeks old shallow reef setup, tank is 24x24x13 and I build a sump for it, from 20G High.

For skimmer option I have Reef Octopus Classic 1000, and I think it's designed to work right on the tank, but I would like to move it on newly built sump, to make tank look cleaner.

 

Here is the problem I need to extend intake on skimmer to about 4-5" so it reaches the water level in my sump. I find out from Reef Octopus that they are using Metric plumbing. (Why would you build equipment in USA with Metric parts???) And I will need a 25mm PVC pipe and coupling, does anybody know where can I get Metric PVC in USA?

 

Thanks

Aram

 

 

 

 

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  • 2 weeks later...

I have that same skimmer on my sump. Unfortunately it's width meant that the input side and output side had to be in different chambers, which in my case meant I had to extend the output 4 - 6 inches.

 

I'm not sure I believe that the PVC is "metric". It might be a different schedule, or what not, but I found a pre-molded, white, 6" adapter at Home Depot (or maybe it was Lowes) that worked _perfectly_ !

 

I don't know what it's called, but it was in the plumbing section. It has a female slip connector at one end and standard pipe diameter at the other and was about 6" long. I didn't even have to trim it.

 

I also didn't glue it. It press fit nicely with the RO skimmer parts.

 

Sorry I don't have a picture or name for this piece, but you should be able to find it.

 

Hope this helps.

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