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Reef Octopus Classic 110

Reef Octopus Classic 110

Based on 8 comments across 4 communities

75% of 8 verified owners recommend the Reef Octopus Classic 110.

What 8 owners say
653 comments reviewed · scored on the 8 clearest verdicts
75%
Recommend
6 owners
13%
Neutral
1 owners
12%
Don't recommend
1 owners
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Reddit
0%
1
Other forumsEnthusiast forums, Reef2Reef
92%
12
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YouTubei
57%
7

The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, and blogs with no affiliate links. YouTube and affiliate blogs are shown for perspective but kept out — hover the i for why.

Who it's for
A great fit if
  • Reefers with small sumps needing a tiny footprint
  • Budget shoppers wanting an inexpensive external skimmer
  • Those valuing quiet, consistent skimmate production
  • Owners hoping for many years of service
Look elsewhere if
  • Anyone unwilling to tune and clean to stop overflowing
  • Reefers wanting a trouble-free pump long-term

Synthesized from what Reef Octopus Classic 110 owners say — not a spec sheet.

How buyers rate it elsewhere

Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.

Top quotes, sourced

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YouTube▼ don’t recommend

After I clean the whole system, I won’t make bubble anymore

Ultimate Reef— neutral

It has happened to me with my octo 110s skimmer several times.

YouTube▲ recommend

I’ve been running my reef octopus 110 classic on and off for 9 years now still on the original old style pump. That skimmer never quits!

YouTube▲ recommend

pulling really good a consistent skimate. Good skimmer

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

If you want a skimmer that CONSTANTLY OVERFLOWS - THIS IS THE SKIMMER FOR YOU!

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

Mine will not pump water. Sounds like a train chugging.

YouTube▲ recommend

I have the reef octopus 110s works great no regrets

Reef Central▲ recommend

Im very impressed with this skimmer and would recommend it to anyone looking for a inexpensive external protein skimmer

Reef2Reef▲ recommend

It's a great skimmer! Small footprint for a smaller sump and great performance.

Ultimate Reef▲ recommend

Mine has never let me down and also has one of the smallest footprints

Ultimate Reef▲ recommend

much smaller, quieter and pulls out the same amount of crud

Ultimate Reef▲ recommend

compact ,efficient,silent ,and excellent build quality.

YouTube▲ recommend

I GOT THIS SKIMMER AND ITS EXELLENT

Ultimate Reef▲ recommend

It's a fantastic skimmer.