Anyone have experience with the reef octopus varioS DC pump?

[Elementalj]

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/varios-2-controllable-dc-pump-792-gph-reef-octopus.html

I'm thinking it may be perfect for my next build.

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[Elementalj]

I know, right!?!?

 

[Highgrade]

I have the Varios 6 and love it. I was on the fence between this and the Vectra. Glad I saved some coin and went with the Varios-6. Lots of great features and you cant beat the controllability. Also it's super quiet.

 

[Scott.h]

Yes I have one. Nothing bad to say about it, very happy. I was set on the vectra also but changed my mind. It's cheaper but aside from that it is apex ready. Slow start up, flow controlled by my apex. On level 3 of 5 you can't hear it. It draws 44 watts .3 amps, which isn't squat. To compare my 480 gph skimmer pump draws 201 and 1.7 and is WAY louder. My 90 gallon overflow can't handle the water flow at full speed. I'm sure the vectra is great too but for me not being about to control it with my apex was the deal breaker.

I'm considering replacing a perfectly good mag drive 24 on another system with one simply because I'm tired of the house vibrating and trying to control the flow with ball valves. Also I like the slow start up and being able to utilize the feed mode. Not to mention DC and running a battery back up.

 

[Scott.h]

I'll say too.. I never realized the importance of plumbing size, and redid my plumping 2x with the help of other members. Here was the thread that made my decision if you are interested.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/help-me-choose-a-return-pump.273003/

 

[Elementalj]

I'll say too.. I never realized the importance of plumbing size, and redid my plumping 2x with the help of other members. Here was the thread that made my decision if you are interested.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/help-me-choose-a-return-pump.273003/

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