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05/06/2011, 10:06 AM
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HOB protein skimmer?
I have a 46 gallon bowfront tank. I am looking for a HOB skimmer that works well and is quiet for under 200%. I have been looking at the aquac remoras and some reef octopus models. Im not too sure about either of them. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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05/06/2011, 10:15 AM
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Remoras are not all that quiet. I've been interested in the bubble magus nac5e but I don't see much info on them from people who have used them. May be worth taking a look at.
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05/06/2011, 10:23 AM
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I just dont want to make anoter purchase that Im not happy with. I heard a lot of good things about maxijet powerheads and bought two of them. They sounded like garbage and I ended up getting a koralia. Very happy with it.
Hope to get more advice. I was looking at the Reef octopus 2000 and 1000 models. |
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05/06/2011, 10:35 AM
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well im thinking about getting the Reef octopus bh 2000 or 1000 at this point
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05/06/2011, 12:10 PM
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Aqua Maxx HOB1 under 200 by a smidge
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05/06/2011, 12:37 PM
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Eshopps PSK-75 works well for me and pretty quiet.
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05/06/2011, 02:11 PM
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I'm using the sro lx1000s on my 46g QT tank. Its a great skimmer but a little over your budget... $259 at Reef Specialty.
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05/06/2011, 03:16 PM
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Using a CPR BakpPaK on my 40 breeder. Works like a champ.
Don't ignore the "old and outdated" models. We all know that's just industry hype for "buy our newer and more expensive model" |
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05/06/2011, 04:18 PM
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I have an Remora Pro (with Mag3 upgrade) and it skims great, but boy is it loud.
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