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I have a Reef Octopus BH2000 HOB skimmer. Yesterday I unplugged it to do a water change. When I plugged it back in, it was not functioning properly. Here's a summary of the symptoms...really appreciate the help. First, the siphon overflow shield (attaches to inlet pipe) was quickly...

lilyicu: thanks! Where do you keep the top of the bubbles/foam?

Figured I'd add a few pics

I just installed a Reef Octopus BH-2000 ($180). Selected it based on consistantly good reviews here and elsewhere. Seems to be doing great so far.

I've had my new skimmer running for about 36 hours now, and have a few questions. Would really appreciate any advice/insights: 1. How deep should the water outlet be, and where should it be pointed? Right now it's only about 1/4 inch below the surface and pointed to the opposite end of the...

Just ordered my Octopus BH-2000 protein skimmer from Sandy Critter and wanted to relay what I think will be a great experience. What's great is that shipping to Hawaii was only $21. I ordered a very similar item last week from a different vendor but had to cancel because shipping was going to...

I live in a fairly secluded area on the beach. I use 5 gal water bottles to collect the water. It's a pain, but I think better than making my own. Thanks, and of course, feel free to offer any advice you have.

Did a 20% change earlier this evening, changed my filter pads, and just ordered my Reef Octopus BH 100F skimmer. Once the skimmer arrives, I'll get rid of the filter I'm currently using. Also plan on another 20% change tomorrow. All the fish still seem to be doing fine. No more spots on...

Thanks...yeah I remember your comment on the trigger when I joined. Everything I have came from the reef near my house. I will probably give the trigger to my friend who has a larger aquarium. I will also probably invest in an Octopus HOB skimmer and lose the filter. Is 3 fish and the...

I've been using dip strips to test my water and thought they were highly inaccurate. But today I purchased an actual test kit and it confirmed the dip test readings. My water is terrible but the fish seem okay. Ammonia: .0-.25; Nitrites: over 1; Nitrates: 50-250; pH: below 7.4; alk: normal...

My Reef Trigger (aka Wedge-tailed Trigger) has a broken spine in his face. The urchin is a Banded Urchin (Echinothrix calamaris)--mildly venomous. The trigger is acting fine, but a small portion of the spine is still embedded near his mouth. I don't think Duke was trying to eat the urchin...

My three children (10, 7, and 7) wanted to put their savings together and purchase an aquarium. We recently moved to a beach house on Oahu's North Shore, and started our aquarium about a month ago. We've spent a lot of good family time collecting, researching, and maintaining...great time so...