hob skimmer for 40 breeder sps

daveb1979 · 05/13/2010, 12:57 AM

can anyone tell me what would be the best hob skimmer for my 40g with a heavy bio load

Guacamole · 05/13/2010, 01:39 AM

The eshopps HOB skimmers (psk-75h and psk-100h) seem to be rather popular right now. I am looking for one and the are backordered all over the place. Im sure you will hear that the octpus HOB is good and maybe even the CPR. I currently have a Remora, which IMO is a good skimmer, just not amazing. I get a black skimate although it isnt super thick.

Hopoe this gives you some ideas, good luck.

~Dave

daveb1979 · 05/13/2010, 02:03 AM

thanks for the reply i have the 9002 its just not gonna cut it

wec · 05/13/2010, 02:17 AM

Warner Marine H1 or H2 v2
One of the best IMO

Zebodog · 05/13/2010, 06:28 AM

Deltec MCE600

daveb1979 · 05/13/2010, 09:25 AM

do you think the h1 would be enough? i think its rated at 40g

murraycamp · 05/13/2010, 09:36 AM

I am running the Octo bh2000 on a 30 cube and have been happy with it.

HTH

pardalis · 05/13/2010, 10:04 AM

Best bang for the buck IMO is the Eshopps HOB skimmers. They work great right out of the box and pull nice thick dark skimate.

daveb1979 · 05/13/2010, 10:24 AM

what do you guys think of the Reef Octopus BH 800S?

daveb1979 · 05/13/2010, 10:25 AM

im look into that, pardalis

Slayer311 · 05/13/2010, 12:09 PM

The new octopus HOB skimmers with the bubble blaster pumps would be one of the best. I am running the eschopps psk-75h and it does indeed skim DARK nasty stuff right out of the box. Pretty impressed with it, other than having to make a stand to lift it 1" off the tank because it was too deep hard to control water level, and the collection cup could stand to be bigger, have to empty it every 2days.

Johnny C · 05/13/2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveb1979

what do you guys think of the Reef Octopus BH 800S?

It works well, but honestly on your tank I would recommend the BH-1000. It works great and most everything is external.

05/13/2010, 12:57 AM	#1
daveb1979 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: kissimmee,fla Posts: 295	hob skimmer for 40 breeder sps can anyone tell me what would be the best hob skimmer for my 40g with a heavy bio load Last edited by daveb1979; 05/13/2010 at 01:04 AM.

05/13/2010, 09:36 AM	#7
murraycamp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 492	I am running the Octo bh2000 on a 30 cube and have been happy with it. HTH __________________ Murray Current Tank Info: 65 gal. E. Quadricolor/A. Barberi system (VCV/inoculant); 60 gal. gorgonian/mixed scleratinian (VCV/ inoculant/solid polymers); 30 gal. Oxymonacanthus longirostris/octocoral system (VCV/inoculant); 80 gal Acropora (Zeovit); 27 gal. jellyfish system

05/13/2010, 10:04 AM	#8
pardalis Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pacing the cage Posts: 123	Best bang for the buck IMO is the Eshopps HOB skimmers. They work great right out of the box and pull nice thick dark skimate. __________________ Custom Deep Sea 56g "neo nano", "attached" 18g rimless tube anemone / mantis tank, Custom modern stand, AI SOL blue x 2, Apex controller, 2 x Vortech mp10es, Trigger Systems ruby 36s, Eheim 1262 and 1260 pumps, SWC 160 Cone skimmer w/ modded impellar and XL cup, 3 x Drews dosing pumps, phosban reactor, bio pellet reactor..... Various tarantulas, 3 pairs of panther chameleons, 2 pair of veiled chameleons, 1 pair of carpet chameleons..... -Greg Power-

05/13/2010, 10:25 AM	#10
daveb1979 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: kissimmee,fla Posts: 295	im look into that, pardalis Last edited by daveb1979; 05/13/2010 at 10:30 AM.

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05/13/2010, 01:39 AM	#2
Guacamole Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 159	The eshopps HOB skimmers (psk-75h and psk-100h) seem to be rather popular right now. I am looking for one and the are backordered all over the place. Im sure you will hear that the octpus HOB is good and maybe even the CPR. I currently have a Remora, which IMO is a good skimmer, just not amazing. I get a black skimate although it isnt super thick. Hopoe this gives you some ideas, good luck. ~Dave

05/13/2010, 02:03 AM	#3
daveb1979 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: kissimmee,fla Posts: 295	thanks for the reply i have the 9002 its just not gonna cut it

05/13/2010, 02:17 AM	#4
wec Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 61	Warner Marine H1 or H2 v2 One of the best IMO

05/13/2010, 06:28 AM	#5
Zebodog Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 692	Deltec MCE600

05/13/2010, 09:25 AM	#6
daveb1979 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: kissimmee,fla Posts: 295	do you think the h1 would be enough? i think its rated at 40g

05/13/2010, 10:24 AM	#9
daveb1979 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: kissimmee,fla Posts: 295	what do you guys think of the Reef Octopus BH 800S?

05/13/2010, 12:09 PM	#11
Slayer311 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 201	The new octopus HOB skimmers with the bubble blaster pumps would be one of the best. I am running the eschopps psk-75h and it does indeed skim DARK nasty stuff right out of the box. Pretty impressed with it, other than having to make a stand to lift it 1" off the tank because it was too deep hard to control water level, and the collection cup could stand to be bigger, have to empty it every 2days.