H.O.B. Reef Octopus BH 800s review

[Gilby180]

Recommended for aquaria up to a 135 gallons.

* Dimensions: 20"H x 13"L x 4"W

* Intake / Outlet pipe distance (to the outer side of pipes): 12"

* Pump (included): 1 x Sicce pump

* Includes 2nd impeller and Enkamat for mesh wheel modification

 

I got this for my 40br. about 5 months ago.. and let me say this is quite impressive once u get passed the amazingly confusing instructions and get rid of the micro bubbles in the display which is pretty easy.

 

When I brought this beast home ( and it is a little big) i started setting it up and the instructions were TERRIBLE. so i was dissapointed by this.. but once i got it all figured out i was ready to go. within 1 hour i had skimmate. the Sicce Pump PSK2500 is AMAZING let me say very powerful and a great ammount of bubbles in the chamber accually i dont think you could fit one more bubble in the chamber. and it is gentle yet alot of very very fine bubbles. not too noisy either pretty quiet.

 

Getting rid of the microbubbles is a pain but once u figure out how to jam the 3rd output chamber with the foam pad your set.

overall I think based on the last 6 months after tweaking with the bubbles and setting it up this skimmer is probably one of the best HOB skimmers on the market.

 

Matt