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g8rorchid · 06/20/2012, 04:44 PM

Hello folks,

I am trying to decide among a couple of options for my 55g FOWLR. I am looking for used on all models. I had a new Eshopps 75 and within 1.5 years the pump is no longer functional. I have tried to do as much research as possible and these are the ones I am considering:

1. Aquamaxx hob
2. Deltec MCE600 (about 5 years old)
3. Octopus BH-1000

I am somewhat limited with the space behind the tank. Another bit of info - I purchased a used Octopus BH-2000 and the noise it made was unbearable! Sounded like a small lawn mower. Tried using a regulator on the tubing, putting cotton in the silencer, restarting, etc. all to no avail. I don't know if this was a fluke or do I run the risk of having this kind of noise again with the BH-1000? Is any one of these a good choice? Is there something better about 1 skimmer over another?? Any help is appreciated!!

06/20/2012, 04:44 PM	#1
g8rorchid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 460	Help me pick a HOB skimmer please! Hello folks, I am trying to decide among a couple of options for my 55g FOWLR. I am looking for used on all models. I had a new Eshopps 75 and within 1.5 years the pump is no longer functional. I have tried to do as much research as possible and these are the ones I am considering: 1. Aquamaxx hob 2. Deltec MCE600 (about 5 years old) 3. Octopus BH-1000 I am somewhat limited with the space behind the tank. Another bit of info - I purchased a used Octopus BH-2000 and the noise it made was unbearable! Sounded like a small lawn mower. Tried using a regulator on the tubing, putting cotton in the silencer, restarting, etc. all to no avail. I don't know if this was a fluke or do I run the risk of having this kind of noise again with the BH-1000? Is any one of these a good choice? Is there something better about 1 skimmer over another?? Any help is appreciated!!