Reef octopus elite 200 vs vertex omega 200

[J.durk]

just looking for opinions and preferences between these two for a 180 gallon mixed reef that runs bio pellets and has a couple NPS gorgonians. ( I feed a lot).



And.....go!

 

[Reeferdood]

Opinions will vary here but I love my elite octo... Never owned a vertex so I can't give an opinion on this one..

 

[Reeferdood]

If I may, is there a reason you are using bio pellets vs carbon dosing?

 

[J.durk]

If I may, is there a reason you are using bio pellets vs carbon dosing?

Because I had a reactor already and didn’t want to buy anothe dosing pump for the nopox. Just lazy and cheap

 

[Reeferdood]

Copy that... I swear by NOPOX, pellets are hit and miss and they aren't as efficient IMHO.

 

[J.durk]

I may end up switching to nopox later but in what way are they not efficient? I am new to carbon dosing so teach me

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

I would use a Vertex 180 Omega on a 180 gallon tank, that is a very well balanced skimmer.

 

[mtraylor]

I have a reef octopus elite 220 on my 255 and I love it. 355 total volume.

 

[Reeferdood]

I may end up switching to nopox later but in what way are they not efficient? I am new to carbon dosing so teach me

I have never been able to keep both nitrates and phosphate in check with one product until nopox came along.. Pellets never worked well for me personally, plus I was tired of my sump being so cluttered..
Carbon dosing works wonders, there are a lot of articles out there about it.. I would educate yourself before employing it though, it can get ugly if you aren’t careful...

 

[R&J Reefs]

I have a reef octopus elite 220 on my 255 and I love it. 355 total volume.

What water height do
You run your skimmer in ?

 

[mtraylor]

I believe 8"