Quantum Series

Name: NYOS Quantum Series
Brand: NYOS

Filtration · Protein Skimming

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Good for up to 260 US gal · 984 L

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German premium skimmer with signature red cone. Quantum 120/160/220/300 cover 100-800 gallon builds. Premium alternative to Reef Octopus / Aquamaxx.

Pump type

NYOS needle-wheel DC

Power

22 W DC

Air intake

~900 L/h

Cup volume

1.0 L

Made in

Germany

Summary

German high-end skimmer alternative to Royal Exclusiv Bubble King. Signature red cone, needle-wheel pumps, wet-body-tuning gate valve. Quieter than Reef Octopus, cheaper than Bubble King. Popular on 100-800 gal SPS builds.

Best for100-800 US gal reef where the Reef Octopus tier is a stretch and Bubble King is overkill Mountin-sump submersible Skill intermediate

Skimmer anatomy

Cross-section · air pulled in at the pump creates rising bubbles, gunk collects in the cup at the top

Full specifications

Pump type NYOS needle-wheel DC

Power 14-45 W DC

Air intake 600-2,000 L/h

Cup volume 0.7-2.0 L

Made in Germany

Warranty 2 years (NYOS)

What sells it / What holds it back

✓ Pros

✓ Silent DC pumps + signature red cone (aesthetic + strong build)

✓ Priced between Reef Octopus and Bubble King — real value

✓ Fine-tuning gate valve on the wet cup — dial-in easier than most

✗ Cons

✗ Premium vs Reef Octopus Classic (~$300 more for equivalent tank size)

✗ Lead times vary — some sizes back-order for weeks

✗ US dealer support thinner than for Reef Octopus

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Side-by-side compare

	This product NYOS Quantum Series See site	Tunze DOC Skimmer 9410 DC from $424.99	Reef Octopus Classic INT Series See site
Pump type	NYOS needle-wheel DC	—	—
Power	14-45 W DC	14 W @ 100% DC	14-28 W AC depending on size
Air intake	600-2,000 L/h	~600 L/h	450-900 L/h
Cup volume	0.7-2.0 L	0.8 L	0.5-1.0 L
Made in	Germany	—	—
Warranty	2 years (NYOS)	2 years (Tunze EU)	1 year