HOB Protein Skimmers

pottersguy · 07/29/2007, 08:51 PM

Just wondering about running 2 HOB protein skimmers on a 150 gallon tank. I know sumps are the way to go, but I have no clue how to set them up without the fear of a wet room should the power go out. With that being said, I was looking to run 2 Aqua C Remora Pro's on the back of the tank, with live rock and 2 canister filters. Anyone had luck with this type of setup on a tank this size? Or should I just try to figure out a sump set up? Thanks

adalon · 07/29/2007, 08:57 PM

truly I would not know that much about a new tank but I know most people are going to tell you to go with a sump as those protein skimmers are much more efficient. It also allows you to set up a refugium and increase water volume.

adalon

adalon · 07/29/2007, 08:57 PM

truly I would not know that much about a new tank that size but I know most people are going to tell you to go with a sump as those protein skimmers are much more efficient. It also allows you to set up a refugium and increase water volume.

adalon

happyface888 · 07/29/2007, 09:10 PM

Hmm do you have a built in overflow? If not it would be risky to have one of them hang on overflows since if it clogs your going to get water everywhere. I know a friend who runs a deltec on his 100 and doesnt have a sump.

pottersguy · 07/29/2007, 09:14 PM

I do not have a built in overflow and am very afraid of flooding. So, is the Deltec a HOB or how exactly does it work in my situation. Sorry for being nieve to this. Thanks for the help!

happyface888 · 07/29/2007, 09:17 PM

Deltecs are pretty expensive but very effective, Tunze hob skimmers are good too. Its just like any hob skimmer. I agree its risky to have a hang on back overflow.

jlt23 · 07/29/2007, 09:20 PM

Deltec offers two HOB skimmers (MCE 300 and MCE 600). I have the MCE 300 on a 20G, but it's rated up to a 90. It works great and pulls out dark skimmate. I would recommend reading up on the Deltec Forum and their website. http://www.deltecusa.us/

pottersguy · 07/29/2007, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the help everyone!!

pottersguy · 07/29/2007, 09:26 PM

One last question. The Tunze's actually hang from the side of your tank in the water? Am I understanding that correctly?

07/29/2007, 08:51 PM	#1
pottersguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 63	HOB Protein Skimmers Just wondering about running 2 HOB protein skimmers on a 150 gallon tank. I know sumps are the way to go, but I have no clue how to set them up without the fear of a wet room should the power go out. With that being said, I was looking to run 2 Aqua C Remora Pro's on the back of the tank, with live rock and 2 canister filters. Anyone had luck with this type of setup on a tank this size? Or should I just try to figure out a sump set up? Thanks

07/29/2007, 08:57 PM	#2
adalon Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: minnesota Posts: 105	truly I would not know that much about a new tank but I know most people are going to tell you to go with a sump as those protein skimmers are much more efficient. It also allows you to set up a refugium and increase water volume. adalon

07/29/2007, 09:10 PM	#4
happyface888 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 3,987	Hmm do you have a built in overflow? If not it would be risky to have one of them hang on overflows since if it clogs your going to get water everywhere. I know a friend who runs a deltec on his 100 and doesnt have a sump.

07/29/2007, 09:14 PM	#5
pottersguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 63	I do not have a built in overflow and am very afraid of flooding. So, is the Deltec a HOB or how exactly does it work in my situation. Sorry for being nieve to this. Thanks for the help!

07/29/2007, 09:17 PM	#6
happyface888 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 3,987	Deltecs are pretty expensive but very effective, Tunze hob skimmers are good too. Its just like any hob skimmer. I agree its risky to have a hang on back overflow.

07/29/2007, 09:20 PM	#7
jlt23 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 712	Deltec offers two HOB skimmers (MCE 300 and MCE 600). I have the MCE 300 on a 20G, but it's rated up to a 90. It works great and pulls out dark skimmate. I would recommend reading up on the Deltec Forum and their website. http://www.deltecusa.us/

07/29/2007, 09:22 PM	#8
pottersguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 63	Thanks for the help everyone!!

07/29/2007, 09:26 PM	#9
pottersguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 63	One last question. The Tunze's actually hang from the side of your tank in the water? Am I understanding that correctly?