Best hanging skimmer for a 55 gallon tank.

Reef Design · 06/03/2012, 06:04 AM

Hi guys wondering if you could help me find the best suitable aquarium hangin skimmer, I have been reviewing a few such as red sea prism, deltec mce 600 and the bubble magnus nac6, so would like your opinions.

I would appreciate your guidance.

Thanks

SKurj · 06/03/2012, 06:11 AM

Add the Aquamaxx Hob-1 to your list. Its a decent skimmer, well made and very quiet. I have one at the moment, which replaced an SWC Mini Hot.

I do have some microbubble issues, which I am hoping are either attributed to the skimmer being still new or I have an oring in the wrong place (or both) Either way its first cleaning I am going to put the oring in the right place

Reef Design · 06/03/2012, 06:31 AM

I have heard that the deltec is really highly rated. Im am now considering the aquamaxx hob1 as well.

Reef Design · 06/03/2012, 08:09 AM

What's your thought around the aqua medic turbo flotar 1000 slimmer with the trickle filter attached.

unkel j · 06/03/2012, 08:30 AM

+ 1 for aquamaxx
I love this skimmer. It's silent and comes all the way apart for easy cleaning. Very high quality, the acrylic is thick.

krakatowa · 06/03/2012, 12:15 PM

I've been happy with my AquaC Remora skimmer on my 55 gallon tank

newe70 · 06/03/2012, 03:48 PM

+1 for an AquaMax HOB. I have mine running for about 7 months now. It is a very good skimmer, IMO...quite, quality, nice and thick housing, and skimming a lot of nasting n stinky stuffs.

Seahorse NJRC · 06/03/2012, 04:44 PM

I have the deltec MCE 600 on my 55 and it is a skimming beast!!!!

rjcranor · 06/03/2012, 06:45 PM

I use a reef octopus bh 1000 skimmer on my 50 gallon breeder tank, works well and quiet

Seahorse NJRC · 06/03/2012, 07:58 PM

Another thing to research is the customer service of the products that you are looking into. Deltec's customer service is not that great. It is hard to get in touch with someone. Coralvue (reef octopus) has great customer service.

06/03/2012, 06:04 AM	#1
Reef Design Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5	Best hanging skimmer for a 55 gallon tank. Hi guys wondering if you could help me find the best suitable aquarium hangin skimmer, I have been reviewing a few such as red sea prism, deltec mce 600 and the bubble magnus nac6, so would like your opinions. I would appreciate your guidance. Thanks

06/03/2012, 06:11 AM	#2
SKurj Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oshawa Posts: 539	Add the Aquamaxx Hob-1 to your list. Its a decent skimmer, well made and very quiet. I have one at the moment, which replaced an SWC Mini Hot. I do have some microbubble issues, which I am hoping are either attributed to the skimmer being still new or I have an oring in the wrong place (or both) Either way its first cleaning I am going to put the oring in the right place __________________ 40g Long since Mar 2012, 20lbs marco rocks, 25lb live rock, Aquamaxx HoB-1, sumpless, CPR Fuge, 4 tube T5HO, Mixed reef, softies and LPS Current Tank Info: 40g Long sumpless

06/03/2012, 06:31 AM	#3
Reef Design Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5	I have heard that the deltec is really highly rated. Im am now considering the aquamaxx hob1 as well.

06/03/2012, 08:09 AM	#4
Reef Design Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5	What's your thought around the aqua medic turbo flotar 1000 slimmer with the trickle filter attached.

06/03/2012, 08:30 AM	#5
unkel j Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: prescott,az Posts: 325	+ 1 for aquamaxx I love this skimmer. It's silent and comes all the way apart for easy cleaning. Very high quality, the acrylic is thick.

06/03/2012, 12:15 PM	#6
krakatowa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	I've been happy with my AquaC Remora skimmer on my 55 gallon tank

06/03/2012, 03:48 PM	#7
newe70 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 379	+1 for an AquaMax HOB. I have mine running for about 7 months now. It is a very good skimmer, IMO...quite, quality, nice and thick housing, and skimming a lot of nasting n stinky stuffs.

06/03/2012, 04:44 PM	#8
Seahorse NJRC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 216	I have the deltec MCE 600 on my 55 and it is a skimming beast!!!!

06/03/2012, 06:45 PM	#9
rjcranor Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Gratiot Mi. Posts: 341	I use a reef octopus bh 1000 skimmer on my 50 gallon breeder tank, works well and quiet

06/03/2012, 07:58 PM	#10
Seahorse NJRC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 216	Another thing to research is the customer service of the products that you are looking into. Deltec's customer service is not that great. It is hard to get in touch with someone. Coralvue (reef octopus) has great customer service.