Best HOB skimmer for 50 gallon

garygb · 01/04/2010, 04:06 PM

I have read various threads regarding pros and cons for HOB skimmers. I think I am more confused than I was before I began. Currently I'm running a Prism Pro on my 50 gallon tank and would like to upgrade. I feed this tank on the moderately heavy side. Price is a consideration for me, and I would prefer to keep the cost in the $150 or lower range. Suggestions are appreciated (and if you know a good online distributor, feel free to include that info. Thank you in advance.

MatthewLaw · 01/04/2010, 04:22 PM

I would suggest an Aqua C Remora Pro. I have not had any issues with this skimmer at all and simply hooked up my mag5 pump and adjust the rubberband to adjust cup height . literally plug and play. i have had great experiences with its little sister, Aqua C Remora, and would suggest these easy to use HOB skimmers!

jdak · 01/04/2010, 04:33 PM

Everybody hates the aquariums systems skimmer but it works fine for me and not too pricy.

Nereaga · 01/04/2010, 05:02 PM

Look into the octopus hob skimmers, I think you can get one for around $129.99 plus shipping. Don't waste your money on an Aqua C Remora, they are junk and never skim consistently.

Brad

hughjaas · 01/04/2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nereaga

Look into the octopus hob skimmers, I think you can get one for around $129.99 plus shipping. Don't waste your money on an Aqua C Remora, they are junk and never skim consistently.

Brad

++
I totally agree.

Johnny C · 01/04/2010, 05:13 PM

Eshopps has a VERY good reputation, the Octo is great too, tough choice between them. Skip the remora all together!

garygb · 01/04/2010, 05:31 PM

Thank everyone of you for your suggestions. You're helping me narrow my search.

iceh · 01/04/2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliDreaminjC

Eshopps has a VERY good reputation, the Octo is great too, tough choice between them. Skip the remora all together!

Sorry to barge into this thread, but I'm also looking for info on skimmers.

Would this work for a 90gal reef? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...id=19865&r=566

Thanks,
Terence

Bonta · 01/04/2010, 07:45 PM

+1 on Eshopps
pretty cheap too

bluetang66 · 01/04/2010, 07:47 PM

octopus, you'll love it.

SMITTY27030 · 01/04/2010, 08:51 PM

same boat here and have seen an octo hob 800 in the works..saving for one now.i too now have a prizm pro...

garygb · 01/04/2010, 11:01 PM

I will look into Eshopps and Octopus and try to find the best price. Again, thank you all for your input. I know people are forever asking which skimmer is best, so I appreciate your willingness to point me in a direction.

tgray3 · 01/04/2010, 11:09 PM

You could be the guinea pig and try CPR's new recirc HOB. I've been wondering if they're any good.

http://www.marinedepot.com/CPR_AeroF...PSHONW-vi.html

Johnny C · 01/05/2010, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceh

Sorry to barge into this thread, but I'm also looking for info on skimmers.

Would this work for a 90gal reef? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...id=19865&r=566

Thanks,
Terence

I'll be quite frank with you; 90G is a pretty big amount of water for any HOB skimmer to handle. In my personal opinion/experience, Deltec makes the best HOB skimmers around but the price isn't cheap. If you are on a limited budget but want something decent, try the Eshopps PSK-100H.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgray3

You could be the guinea pig and try CPR's new recirc HOB. I've been wondering if they're any good.

http://www.marinedepot.com/CPR_AeroF...PSHONW-vi.html

I'd be willing to bet a Bubble King that any of the above brands mentioned would run circles around it. Then again, my last experience with CPR skimmers left a bad taste in my mouth. Maybe they've improved? Who knows.

garygb · 01/05/2010, 01:47 AM

Thanks Cali, I did order an Eshopps PSK 100. Again, thank you all.

SMITTY27030 · 01/06/2010, 09:25 PM

gart would you let us know how it goes??working on a 75 gal with 29 gal sump.

01/04/2010, 04:06 PM	#1
garygb Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: los angeles Posts: 4,471	Best HOB skimmer for 50 gallon I have read various threads regarding pros and cons for HOB skimmers. I think I am more confused than I was before I began. Currently I'm running a Prism Pro on my 50 gallon tank and would like to upgrade. I feed this tank on the moderately heavy side. Price is a consideration for me, and I would prefer to keep the cost in the $150 or lower range. Suggestions are appreciated (and if you know a good online distributor, feel free to include that info. Thank you in advance.

01/04/2010, 05:13 PM	#6
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	Eshopps has a VERY good reputation, the Octo is great too, tough choice between them. Skip the remora all together! __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

01/04/2010, 07:45 PM	#9
Bonta Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 453	+1 on Eshopps pretty cheap too __________________ I sometimes talk to my fish when no ones around. Current Tank Info: 60g

01/04/2010, 04:22 PM	#2
MatthewLaw Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Coast US Posts: 1,564	I would suggest an Aqua C Remora Pro. I have not had any issues with this skimmer at all and simply hooked up my mag5 pump and adjust the rubberband to adjust cup height . literally plug and play. i have had great experiences with its little sister, Aqua C Remora, and would suggest these easy to use HOB skimmers!

01/04/2010, 04:33 PM	#3
jdak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 91	Everybody hates the aquariums systems skimmer but it works fine for me and not too pricy.

01/04/2010, 05:02 PM	#4
Nereaga Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oley, Pa 19547 Posts: 1,513	Look into the octopus hob skimmers, I think you can get one for around $129.99 plus shipping. Don't waste your money on an Aqua C Remora, they are junk and never skim consistently. Brad

01/04/2010, 05:31 PM	#7
garygb Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: los angeles Posts: 4,471	Thank everyone of you for your suggestions. You're helping me narrow my search.

01/04/2010, 07:47 PM	#10
bluetang66 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 160	octopus, you'll love it.

01/04/2010, 08:51 PM	#11
SMITTY27030 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: mt airy nc Posts: 62	same boat here and have seen an octo hob 800 in the works..saving for one now.i too now have a prizm pro...

01/04/2010, 11:01 PM	#12
garygb Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: los angeles Posts: 4,471	I will look into Eshopps and Octopus and try to find the best price. Again, thank you all for your input. I know people are forever asking which skimmer is best, so I appreciate your willingness to point me in a direction.

01/04/2010, 11:09 PM	#13
tgray3 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 258	You could be the guinea pig and try CPR's new recirc HOB. I've been wondering if they're any good. http://www.marinedepot.com/CPR_AeroF...PSHONW-vi.html

01/05/2010, 01:47 AM	#15
garygb Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: los angeles Posts: 4,471	Thanks Cali, I did order an Eshopps PSK 100. Again, thank you all.

01/06/2010, 09:25 PM	#16
SMITTY27030 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: mt airy nc Posts: 62	gart would you let us know how it goes??working on a 75 gal with 29 gal sump.