CoralVue is teasing with images of their newest additions with two Octopus HOB protein skimmers that should be available on the market soon. The two models appear to be the LX-1000 and LX-2000 rated at 100 and 150 gallons respectively…
Reef Octopus space saver protein skimmer
A new Reef Octopus cone skimmer model has been spied, this model unlike the recently announced external model appears to be some sort of space saver design. Remember, ATB released a space saver type protein skimmer earlier this year and…
Reef Octopus Gen II (2009) gets a face lift, still popular
Even in this recession the reef octopus protein skimmer is a popular low cost option. However, recently the skimmer was redesigned to incorporate recent trends in the protein skimmer industry. The new skimmer has a newly designed “cone” transition towards…
Reef Octopus Bubble Blaster: French video of a Chinese skimmer
We’re not sure what’s cooler: The fact that a Chinese protein skimmer gets demoed and videoed in France or that said protein skimmer pump has a clear volute allowing us to bear witness to every operational detail. In either case…
Hurricone skimmers by CoralVue coming Mid February
There is a new line of skimmers that will go on sale shortly here in the US. This line named Hurricone is supposed to be a step up from the Reef Octopus standard line, or so everyone says. There will…