HOB Skimmer decision

bones_bones · 05/07/2019, 10:22 PM

I'm hoping you guys and gals can help me make a choice. My prizm pro HOB skimmer has given up the ghost (I know it never really worked all that well - and I have more money now). It's time to move on. I have a 75gal glass tank moderately stocked reef that has been running for 10+ years. I have no sump. I'm trying to decide between a Reef Octopus 2000 HOB Classic and and Aquamaxx HOB 1.5 skimmer. The Reef Octopus is larger but doesn't have a drain tube (I currently have it running to a bucket and would hate to give that safety measure up). The Aquamaxx says it only fits a tank rim of .75". Mine measures at 1.0" (Oceanic brand). That won't work either. I have 5" behind the tank if needed. Please help me make a decision.
Josh

Diana A · 05/08/2019, 04:59 AM

I have used the Reef Octopus 90 HOB and Eshopps 100H. Both have cup drains.

05/07/2019, 10:22 PM	#1
bones_bones Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 26	HOB Skimmer decision I'm hoping you guys and gals can help me make a choice. My prizm pro HOB skimmer has given up the ghost (I know it never really worked all that well - and I have more money now). It's time to move on. I have a 75gal glass tank moderately stocked reef that has been running for 10+ years. I have no sump. I'm trying to decide between a Reef Octopus 2000 HOB Classic and and Aquamaxx HOB 1.5 skimmer. The Reef Octopus is larger but doesn't have a drain tube (I currently have it running to a bucket and would hate to give that safety measure up). The Aquamaxx says it only fits a tank rim of .75". Mine measures at 1.0" (Oceanic brand). That won't work either. I have 5" behind the tank if needed. Please help me make a decision. Josh

05/08/2019, 04:59 AM	#2
Diana A Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 682	I have used the Reef Octopus 90 HOB and Eshopps 100H. Both have cup drains. __________________ diana