--- product_id: 2335213 title: "Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer for Aquarium" brand: "reef octopus" price: "VT139492" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Reef Octopus" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2335213-reef-octopus-classic-110-int-needle-wheel-protein-skimmer-aquarium store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 4-inch cone-neck for superior foam transition Quick-release neck for effortless cleaning 100% improved pinwheel impeller performance Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer for Aquarium **Brand:** reef octopus **Price:** VT139492 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Elevate your reef game with the ultimate protein skimmer experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer for Aquarium by reef octopus - **How much does it cost?** VT139492 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2335213-reef-octopus-classic-110-int-needle-wheel-protein-skimmer-aquarium) ## Best For - reef octopus enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted reef octopus brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Seamless Bubble Flow:** Innovative 4-inch cone-neck design ensures smooth bubble transition, maximizing protein removal. - β€’ **Effortless Maintenance:** Quick-release neck and friction-fit cup make cleaning a breezeβ€”no more downtime. - β€’ **Precision Water Control:** Integrated gate valve allows fine-tuning of water levels for optimal skimmer performance. - β€’ **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Engineered for near-silent sump use, keeping your aquarium peaceful and pristine. - β€’ **Double the Skimming Power:** Pinwheel impellers deliver up to 100% boost in foam production for crystal-clear water. ## Overview The Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer is a high-performance aquarium filter designed for up to 100-gallon tanks. Featuring advanced pinwheel impellers that double foam production, a 4-inch cone-neck for efficient bubble transition, and a quick-release neck for easy cleaning, it ensures superior water quality with minimal maintenance. Engineered for quiet in-sump operation, this skimmer offers precise water level control and durable construction, making it the go-to choice for serious reef enthusiasts. ## Description Reef octopus pinwheel/needle wheel skimmers provide you with a high performance features in an easy to use package. Better foam production is provided by hailea otp pumps. New pinwheel impellers provide up to 100% improved performance. 4 inch cone-neck eases transition from bubbles into collection cup. Easy cleaning is provided by quick-release neck. Gate valve allows for easier water level adjustments. Designed for in sump use only. Review: Had to replace my coralife superskimmer - I had originally purchased a coralife super skimmer as a HOB skimmer because it also functioned as an in sump skimmer had I ever decided to make the switch. About two months after purchasing the coralife super skimmer I went and added a sump to my system. The Coralife super skimmer worked ok as a HOB skimmer but terrible as an in sump skimmer. It was never consistent, constantly overflowed, and never produced a skim. I honestly don't know how I went 6 months with this skimmer not working and my corals still thriving. Now to the Reef Octopus skimmer which I just purchased. Works great. First thing I noticed was a much better construction than my previous coralife skimmer. The skimmer cup is friction fit into the protein skimmer on the reef octopus which is very desirable as it was never easy to screw the skimmer cup back onto the coralife super skimmer. The airline hose is much thicker, and the air silencer is clear with much larger holes than the coralife skimmer. This is extremely important because my coralife super skimmer would clog in two days tops because of salt creep, and any fluctuation in the air intake on a skimmer will cause it to overflow. I've had my reef octopus running for two week and have had no salt creep issues or calcium buildup in the air intake line. Actual performance: Took me about a week to really get the reef octopus broken in and tuned to work optimally with my system. Now that it I have fine tuned it I am getting an thick skim and am seeing all of the junk that is being removed from my tank. Finally a skimmer on my system that works as it is suppose to. Review: This is THE skimmer for a smaller reef - I put this on a 40b display + 20g sump system. It replaced an SCA301 skimmer. Out of the box: dead silent. Huge amount of foam and microbubbles. No gunk getting skimmed out, just a ton of foam. Then I left it alone and went on vacation for a week and a half. Now: Not super silent, but still very quiet. The cup is full of very dark skimmate. Being able to detach the cup easily means it's very simple to clean. The SCA skimmer is in storage and I still need to clean it but the difference in performance is extremely impressive. ## Features - Coral vue octopus 4-inch needle wheel skimmer 100gal - Reef octopus pinwheel/needle wheel skimmers provide you with a high performance features in an easy to use package - New pinwheel impellers provide up to 100% improved performance ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 293 Reviews | ## Images ![Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer for Aquarium - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KokXyiFbL.jpg) ![Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer for Aquarium - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qQZfOyn3L.jpg) ![Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer for Aquarium - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HArWFEiUL.jpg) ![Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer for Aquarium - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MlmxONfaL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How deep does the water have to be in the sump?** A: According to the enclosed directions: 180-200 mm/7-7.9 inches for the 110-INT 200-220 mm/7.9-8.7 inches for the 150-INT & 200 INT **Q: model number is INT which is installed inside sump but photo is an EXT which is installed outside. Which one is it?** A: No. The photo is a INT. It is a Internal sump protein Skimmer. **Q: Will this fit a Waterbox 35.1 sump?** A: not too sure **Q: I have a total of 26 inches (hight) will this be enough room to remove the collection cup for cleaning?** A: Yes ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had to replace my coralife superskimmer *by J***E on January 7, 2014* I had originally purchased a coralife super skimmer as a HOB skimmer because it also functioned as an in sump skimmer had I ever decided to make the switch. About two months after purchasing the coralife super skimmer I went and added a sump to my system. The Coralife super skimmer worked ok as a HOB skimmer but terrible as an in sump skimmer. It was never consistent, constantly overflowed, and never produced a skim. I honestly don't know how I went 6 months with this skimmer not working and my corals still thriving. Now to the Reef Octopus skimmer which I just purchased. Works great. First thing I noticed was a much better construction than my previous coralife skimmer. The skimmer cup is friction fit into the protein skimmer on the reef octopus which is very desirable as it was never easy to screw the skimmer cup back onto the coralife super skimmer. The airline hose is much thicker, and the air silencer is clear with much larger holes than the coralife skimmer. This is extremely important because my coralife super skimmer would clog in two days tops because of salt creep, and any fluctuation in the air intake on a skimmer will cause it to overflow. I've had my reef octopus running for two week and have had no salt creep issues or calcium buildup in the air intake line. Actual performance: Took me about a week to really get the reef octopus broken in and tuned to work optimally with my system. Now that it I have fine tuned it I am getting an thick skim and am seeing all of the junk that is being removed from my tank. Finally a skimmer on my system that works as it is suppose to. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is THE skimmer for a smaller reef *by Y***R on July 13, 2021* I put this on a 40b display + 20g sump system. It replaced an SCA301 skimmer. Out of the box: dead silent. Huge amount of foam and microbubbles. No gunk getting skimmed out, just a ton of foam. Then I left it alone and went on vacation for a week and a half. Now: Not super silent, but still very quiet. The cup is full of very dark skimmate. Being able to detach the cup easily means it's very simple to clean. The SCA skimmer is in storage and I still need to clean it but the difference in performance is extremely impressive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Workhorse of a skimmer *by D***E on May 17, 2020* I have this skimmer attached to my 90 gallon reef aquarium. I ran the aquarium with no skimmer for a few months since I did not have a large bioload and I was trying to save a bit of money at the time of the build. I did eventually purchase this skimmer when I started to add more fish. With about 4 fish in the 90g tank for a few months doing 20% biweekly water changes, I added this skimmer. And it got to work. I could not believe how much gunk was in the water!! It was pulling out dark tea/coffee colored skimmate. Every couple days I was emptying the collection cup. After running for a few months, once a week is sufficient now. Another site recommends this for 120g light bioload, 90g medium bioload, and 60g with heavy bioload. I would tend to agree with that when sizing this skimmer's capacity. Worth every penny to A) make my system healthier, less bacteria, etc. and B) cut my tank maintenance by more than half. ## Frequently Bought Together - Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer for Aquarium - Instant Ocean Reef Crystals Reef Salt, Formulated Specifically For Reef Fish Tank Aquariums --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2335213-reef-octopus-classic-110-int-needle-wheel-protein-skimmer-aquarium](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2335213-reef-octopus-classic-110-int-needle-wheel-protein-skimmer-aquarium) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*