Skimmer help needed

rlf_racing · 11/30/2011, 07:06 PM

Ive been out of the saltwater hobby for a few years and am finally getting back into it. Im setting up my standard 75 gal tank. It will be setup for softies. My question is what is a good HOB skimmer? Local salt store i dealt with in the past is reccomending an aquamax skimmer. Im wondering what everyones opinion is and what other options do I have besides what they carry.

Thaks in advance
Rob

jason2459 · 11/30/2011, 07:18 PM

The aquamax hob is supposed to be pretty good. Another option is the coralvue sro-lx1000 hob.

rlf_racing · 12/01/2011, 10:17 AM

Any other hob skimmers anyone can think of to run on my 75? I was looking at the remora skimmer? Any thoughts on it as well?

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johnc99 · 12/01/2011, 08:22 PM

A lot people (me included) are using the Reef Octopus HOB skimmers and I think most seem to like them (I know I do). I have a BH 2000 on my 30G and I bought it because it should be able to handle my 75G (when/if I give up FW).

Some people even run the HOB on the back of a sump - which is what I plan to do for my 75G.

Danzig · 12/01/2011, 08:25 PM

agreed reef octopus gets good feedback i just ordered my first skimmer, a reef octopus

G4546 · 12/01/2011, 09:59 PM

Reef Octopus makes a good HoB skimmer in my opinion.

jason2459 · 12/01/2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rlf_racing

Any other hob skimmers anyone can think of to run on my 75? I was looking at the remora skimmer? Any thoughts on it as well?

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The remora is fairly dated now and fairly loud. Not that it wasn't a decent beginner skimmer when it first came out. But there's a lot better skimmers out there now.

Like already mentioned the new SRO-lx1000 HOB and the AquaMaxx HOB would be great for your 75 with the lx1000 being a bit more powerful.

Eshops psk100h would be pushed I think to it's limits on a 75 but probably still a better option then the remora.

The Bubble Magus NAC5e would be another option and was one of my favorites on my 55.

The deltec mce600 is dated but still a good performer but still really expensive brand new so look for one used for half the price.

ATB makes a multiuse cone that would work great as well on the 75 but also on the upper end of the budget.

11/30/2011, 07:06 PM	#1
rlf_racing Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: lockport il Posts: 692	Skimmer help needed Ive been out of the saltwater hobby for a few years and am finally getting back into it. Im setting up my standard 75 gal tank. It will be setup for softies. My question is what is a good HOB skimmer? Local salt store i dealt with in the past is reccomending an aquamax skimmer. Im wondering what everyones opinion is and what other options do I have besides what they carry. Thaks in advance Rob

11/30/2011, 07:18 PM	#2
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	The aquamax hob is supposed to be pretty good. Another option is the coralvue sro-lx1000 hob. __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

12/01/2011, 08:22 PM	#4
johnc99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 224	A lot people (me included) are using the Reef Octopus HOB skimmers and I think most seem to like them (I know I do). I have a BH 2000 on my 30G and I bought it because it should be able to handle my 75G (when/if I give up FW). Some people even run the HOB on the back of a sump - which is what I plan to do for my 75G. __________________ We must recognize the dignity which all creatures possess, and we must respect it for as long as we have them in our charge. - "Coldwater Fish" by Roy Pinks Current Tank Info: 40B FOWLR w/ Eshopps R-100, Aquamaxx ConeS CO-1, Eheim 3000+ return, AquaticLife 4x39w HO T5s

12/01/2011, 08:25 PM	#5
Danzig Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 694	agreed reef octopus gets good feedback i just ordered my first skimmer, a reef octopus __________________ Keep our planet clean "PH s/b 7.9-8.3, salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp abt 80. Alk and cal will not rise if mg is low."

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