NWB-150

Sep 09, 2014

Joe wrote

Hi,

I've got the NWB-150 Skimmer with the Aquatrance 2000s Pinwheel Pump. I'd like to use the RODC-3500S pump I have from my other skimmer. What adapter do I need for the RODC-3500S pump

Joe

6 Answers

Sep 10, 2014

Carlos agent wrote

Unfortunately you cannot do that. There is no adapter for the RODC pump on a NWB150 skimmer. Reef Octopus tested it and they concluded that the pump was too strong for the skimmer body. Remember that there is only so much water and air that can go through a skimmer body before it overflows.

Regards,

Sep 10, 2014

Joe wrote

Thanks for the quick reply. So, there is no improvement to be had by using bigger pump such as Bubble Blaster 2000?

Joe

Sep 10, 2014

Carlos agent wrote

Yes there is a big improvement. I was answering your question about the RODC3500 on a NWB150 skimmer.

If you want to upgrade to the HY2000S skimmer pump, you can purchase the pump and the adapters from our website...

http://www.coralvue.com/reef-octopus-bubble-blaster-2000-skimmer-pump

Sep 10, 2014

Joe wrote

Thank you for the link. Do you feel the 3500S does not have enough turn down to use on the NWB150. Sorry to be hung up on the RODC 3500S, but if I could use it in place of buying another pump, Id prefer that option...its a very nice pump.

Sep 10, 2014

Carlos agent wrote

There is no adapter that will make the RODC3500S fit with the NWB150 skimmer. This is because Reef Octopus did not make it as they tested the pump with that skimmer and concluded that the pump is oversized for the skimmer size.

Sep 10, 2014

Joe wrote

Thanks for the information. I will go ahead and order the Bubble Blaster 2000. Great Skimmer by the way, very impressed so far!

Joe