Jebo 180 HOB skimmer, should i get one

ckk125 · 03/07/2006, 08:00 AM

this is the only one which i can find in my area...its RM 75@ 20 USD..i couldnt find anymore apart from this...so, should i get one?thx in advance.

fservillon · 03/07/2006, 08:40 AM

can you buy one online? imho, there are better skimmers out there, depedning on the size of your tank. i had one for aout a year and it performed well on my 55g. when i upgraded to a 125, i switched to a won bros skimmer rated for 200g. i have downsized to a 55g fbh due to a move and kept the won bros skimmer running. ime, a jebo is good enough for 55g or less, not the 180g it is "rated" for.

ckk125 · 03/07/2006, 08:43 AM

im having a 30 gallon hex tank.im worried that i might not have the space to hang it on the tank because my HOB took most of the place...i only have 5 inches of free space at the back of my tank to hang it..

ckk125 · 03/07/2006, 09:52 AM

bump

Amphiprion · 03/07/2006, 10:26 AM

I would refrain from buying one. They are not very good skimmers, at all. Unfortunately, the lfs i work at stocks them and we used several on some tanks--extremely poor performers. If you are looking for decent performance for the price, try the coralife super skimmers or ASM G series skimmers (whichever fits your application).

ckk125 · 03/07/2006, 08:04 PM

the problem is, that is the only skimmer that i can find..

bertoni · 03/07/2006, 08:12 PM

If that's all you can get, it's likely better than nothing. If you're a DIY person, building a countercurrent skimmer should be easy, although they are very tall.

ckk125 · 03/07/2006, 09:06 PM

i dont know if i should get it or not....its quite expensive here..

ckk125 · 03/07/2006, 10:37 PM

anyone?

bertoni · 03/08/2006, 12:13 AM

Your choice. You could try finding an online vendor who would ship to your location.

03/07/2006, 08:00 AM	#1
ckk125 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 53	Jebo 180 HOB skimmer, should i get one this is the only one which i can find in my area...its RM 75@ 20 USD..i couldnt find anymore apart from this...so, should i get one?thx in advance.

03/07/2006, 08:40 AM	#2
fservillon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rancho Bernardo, CA Posts: 211	can you buy one online? imho, there are better skimmers out there, depedning on the size of your tank. i had one for aout a year and it performed well on my 55g. when i upgraded to a 125, i switched to a won bros skimmer rated for 200g. i have downsized to a 55g fbh due to a move and kept the won bros skimmer running. ime, a jebo is good enough for 55g or less, not the 180g it is "rated" for. __________________ F.D.S. Current Tank Info: 60G Cube (2'x2'x2'), 1 x XM 250W 20K MH, 1 x Seio 1500, 1 x Seio 1100, CSS 65 Skimmer, Sumpless, Fugeless, 50lbs Fiji LR, Barebottom, Softies Tank

03/07/2006, 10:26 AM	#5
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	I would refrain from buying one. They are not very good skimmers, at all. Unfortunately, the lfs i work at stocks them and we used several on some tanks--extremely poor performers. If you are looking for decent performance for the price, try the coralife super skimmers or ASM G series skimmers (whichever fits your application). __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

03/07/2006, 08:12 PM	#7
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	If that's all you can get, it's likely better than nothing. If you're a DIY person, building a countercurrent skimmer should be easy, although they are very tall. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

03/08/2006, 12:13 AM	#10
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Your choice. You could try finding an online vendor who would ship to your location. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

03/07/2006, 08:43 AM	#3
ckk125 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 53	im having a 30 gallon hex tank.im worried that i might not have the space to hang it on the tank because my HOB took most of the place...i only have 5 inches of free space at the back of my tank to hang it..

03/07/2006, 09:52 AM	#4
ckk125 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 53	bump

03/07/2006, 08:04 PM	#6
ckk125 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 53	the problem is, that is the only skimmer that i can find..

03/07/2006, 09:06 PM	#8
ckk125 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 53	i dont know if i should get it or not....its quite expensive here..

03/07/2006, 10:37 PM	#9
ckk125 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 53	anyone?