Reef Octopus BH-90 HOB

josbur63 · 03/28/2013, 04:44 PM

Just received my Reef Octopus BH-90 HOB skimmer from fragtasticreef for my 45 gallon cube.Was up and running from unpacking to installation in a half hour.Lovin it so far.Nice head of foam immediately upon startup,microbubbles almost non existent after an hour of use.This model has the drain plug in the collection cup which was a must have.Highly recommended.

theitalianczech · 03/28/2013, 05:59 PM

Was thinking of this skimmer for my 27 cube. How much room does it need behind the tank?

MrG · 03/28/2013, 06:11 PM

You should probably leave 4-5 inches between the back of the tank and the wall. I have one on my nanocube (29g) and it has pulled skimmate from day one. I would almost say it is overkill on my tank.

josbur63 · 03/28/2013, 06:25 PM

It sits approximately 4" out from the back of my aquarium.So giving yourself 5" should be more than enough.

theitalianczech · 03/28/2013, 06:25 PM

Thanks for the info and pics. Hows the noise level ?

MrG · 03/28/2013, 06:36 PM

I think it's pretty quite. I have it on a tank in my office and work and I would say it is no louder than the MP10 I also have on that tank when it runs at full speed. Fades pretty easily into background noise.

josbur63 · 03/28/2013, 06:37 PM

I don't hear mine at all.My tank is about 12ft from my bed,doesnt bother me at all.I cannot sleep in perfect quiet though,so I may not be the best example.I run a fan and noise machine while I sleep.

geaux xman · 03/28/2013, 06:50 PM

how many gallons tank do yall think it is good for? mostly LPS and a few fish(medium bioload)

josbur63 · 03/29/2013, 05:47 AM

The Coralvue website states 75-100 gallons.I would rate this for a 75 gallon lightly stocked,or a 60 gallon heavily stocked aquarium.

Michigan Mike · 03/29/2013, 09:40 AM

Wonder how the BH-90 compares to the BH-1000/2000?

FlyTekk · 03/29/2013, 01:32 PM

Im stuck between this skimmer and a Bubble Magus nac5e. Its for a 120g fowlr. No corals. and Barebottom with LOTs of flow so i guess the load will be low. Im wondering weather id need 2 skimmers or just 1. i figure since there's no corals i could get away with just 1.

Any advice?

josbur63 · 03/29/2013, 03:16 PM

I was also considering the Bubble Magus you are speaking of.It was about 5" wider than the BH-90,and that was too large for the back of my 45 cube.I have heard good things about the Bubble Magus skimmers,but I have had more experience myself with the Reef Octopus brand.

FlyTekk · 03/29/2013, 03:27 PM

i have a 120 fowlr barebottom with tons of flow. Tank is not reef ready. Was thinking if i could get by with 2 of these.

geaux xman · 03/29/2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyTekk

i have a 120 fowlr barebottom with tons of flow. Tank is not reef ready. Was thinking if i could get by with 2 of these.

Whatever skimmer you decide, I would just go with a single for a FOWLR.

Maybe look into a the bh-2000 if you can find some good reviews on it. The pump it uses is 500gph vs 250gph for the bh90/bh1000.

http://www.aquacave.com/Reef-Octopus...mer-P2276.aspx

my 72g bowfront FOWLR, I dont even use a skimmer.. aquaclear hob and evo 1400 ph.

my 180g fowlr, SRO3000 int.

mfaso24 · 01/20/2014, 06:51 PM

Does the bh-90 get quiter after it breaks in and such? I also just got it and it's kinda on the loud side.

zamboni200000 · 02/05/2014, 09:09 PM

I just got one today too, and it's SO loud! Will it quiet down?

mfaso24 · 02/05/2014, 09:10 PM

I got the same question as zamboni...

03/28/2013, 04:44 PM	#1
josbur63 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 135	Reef Octopus BH-90 HOB Just received my Reef Octopus BH-90 HOB skimmer from fragtasticreef for my 45 gallon cube.Was up and running from unpacking to installation in a half hour.Lovin it so far.Nice head of foam immediately upon startup,microbubbles almost non existent after an hour of use.This model has the drain plug in the collection cup which was a must have.Highly recommended.

03/28/2013, 06:50 PM	#8
geaux xman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,279	how many gallons tank do yall think it is good for? mostly LPS and a few fish(medium bioload) __________________ - Miracles 180g 60x30x23" rimless FOWLR - Youtube video: Miracles 180g March 2013

03/28/2013, 05:59 PM	#2
theitalianczech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Long Island,N.Y. Posts: 568	Was thinking of this skimmer for my 27 cube. How much room does it need behind the tank?

03/28/2013, 06:25 PM	#4
josbur63 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 135	It sits approximately 4" out from the back of my aquarium.So giving yourself 5" should be more than enough.

03/28/2013, 06:36 PM	#6
MrG Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 153	I think it's pretty quite. I have it on a tank in my office and work and I would say it is no louder than the MP10 I also have on that tank when it runs at full speed. Fades pretty easily into background noise.

03/28/2013, 06:37 PM	#7
josbur63 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 135	I don't hear mine at all.My tank is about 12ft from my bed,doesnt bother me at all.I cannot sleep in perfect quiet though,so I may not be the best example.I run a fan and noise machine while I sleep.

03/29/2013, 05:47 AM	#9
josbur63 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 135	The Coralvue website states 75-100 gallons.I would rate this for a 75 gallon lightly stocked,or a 60 gallon heavily stocked aquarium.

03/29/2013, 09:40 AM	#10
Michigan Mike Freedom costs a buckofive Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	Wonder how the BH-90 compares to the BH-1000/2000?

03/29/2013, 01:32 PM	#11
FlyTekk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York Posts: 144	Im stuck between this skimmer and a Bubble Magus nac5e. Its for a 120g fowlr. No corals. and Barebottom with LOTs of flow so i guess the load will be low. Im wondering weather id need 2 skimmers or just 1. i figure since there's no corals i could get away with just 1. Any advice?

03/29/2013, 03:16 PM	#12
josbur63 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 135	I was also considering the Bubble Magus you are speaking of.It was about 5" wider than the BH-90,and that was too large for the back of my 45 cube.I have heard good things about the Bubble Magus skimmers,but I have had more experience myself with the Reef Octopus brand.

03/29/2013, 03:27 PM	#13
FlyTekk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York Posts: 144	i have a 120 fowlr barebottom with tons of flow. Tank is not reef ready. Was thinking if i could get by with 2 of these.

01/20/2014, 06:51 PM	#15
mfaso24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 800	Does the bh-90 get quiter after it breaks in and such? I also just got it and it's kinda on the loud side.

02/05/2014, 09:09 PM	#16
zamboni200000 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 135	I just got one today too, and it's SO loud! Will it quiet down?

02/05/2014, 09:10 PM	#17
mfaso24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 800	I got the same question as zamboni...