Octopus or Deltec?

Mirrors · 07/23/2010, 06:05 AM

Hey guys!

My last piece of the puzzle is to get a HOB Skimmer for my 300 litre tank. I have 2 in mind
Reef Octopus BH 2000
and
Deltec MCE600

I know a majority of people will say go the deltec but i have to keep in mind cost.

Will the BH2000 still do the job as i can get it at a good price? Or is the deltec in a league of its own and worth the extra money?

Thanks in advance

Conrad25 · 07/23/2010, 06:15 AM

IMO, all HOB's are just not worthy. Especially for almost 80 gallons of water. I would get a sump put on it and than stick a insump skimmer as most HOB's are junk. I will say that the Prizm skimmers are better than any of the ones I have used for HOB style.

Chris27 · 07/23/2010, 07:14 AM

If you must go HOB, get the Deltec, the Octo can be a real PITA to adjust, clean and keep from leaking.

Mirrors · 07/23/2010, 07:41 AM

Thanks guys!

I have to go HOB as i have no room for a sump (juwel cabinet)
I will probably go the deltec as it sounds hassle free.

07/23/2010, 06:05 AM	#1
Mirrors Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4	Octopus or Deltec? Hey guys! My last piece of the puzzle is to get a HOB Skimmer for my 300 litre tank. I have 2 in mind Reef Octopus BH 2000 and Deltec MCE600 I know a majority of people will say go the deltec but i have to keep in mind cost. Will the BH2000 still do the job as i can get it at a good price? Or is the deltec in a league of its own and worth the extra money? Thanks in advance

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07/23/2010, 06:15 AM	#2
Conrad25 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 556	IMO, all HOB's are just not worthy. Especially for almost 80 gallons of water. I would get a sump put on it and than stick a insump skimmer as most HOB's are junk. I will say that the Prizm skimmers are better than any of the ones I have used for HOB style.

07/23/2010, 07:14 AM	#3
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	If you must go HOB, get the Deltec, the Octo can be a real PITA to adjust, clean and keep from leaking.

07/23/2010, 07:41 AM	#4
Mirrors Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4	Thanks guys! I have to go HOB as i have no room for a sump (juwel cabinet) I will probably go the deltec as it sounds hassle free.