35 gal which HOB skimmer

Moneyshot · 09/27/2014, 05:05 AM

Hi everyone im new to this hobby and was wanting to start reef keeping. Im a real newbie so sorry if my question are stupid in anyway. iv been reading quite abit but had a question on which HOB to get.

I have a 35 gal to start with(will be getting a bigger tank with sump later when i get the hang of things) and was wondering if i should get the reef octopus BH1000 or the BH2000 as there's not much difference in price those are the only 2 available in my area. Would the BH2000 be overkill for the tank? Not sure if it will become heavily stocked later. I dont have space for a in sump skimmer and this is my first ever reef tank. Thanks for answering my question

mmark · 09/27/2014, 07:30 AM

I have a Octopus BH 90 on my 29 gal. Great skimmer IMO. Small footprint as the pump is external. When you have a small tank with a HOB you want it to tank up the least amount of in tank space as possible. I think the 100 has a internal pump---that's why I went with the 90. Good luck with your tank.

Moneyshot · 09/27/2014, 07:45 AM

hi thanks for the reply which one would you go for on a 35 gal , the BH 1000 or the BH2000 which is only a few dollars more. im just worried the BH2000 might be to big

mmark · 09/27/2014, 09:42 AM

I'm sure the 1000 is more than enough --even if you stock heavy.--_it's still rated almost 3x your tank size. Save the couple extra dollars and go with that---you'll need it. Things get very expensive. My wife's ready to kill me and I only have a 29. When I up grade she'll probably file for divorce.

mluntz · 09/27/2014, 10:20 AM

I am using an Eshopps psk-100h. Very pleased with the performance.

Moneyshot · 09/28/2014, 01:48 AM

sorry its a 45g cube got the measurements wrong. the BH2000 is only $20 more that's why i was wondering if i should just get the bigger one or will the BH1000 be plenty for the 45g

Moneyshot · 09/28/2014, 09:17 PM

can anyone help please

Aerixx · 09/28/2014, 11:14 PM

If u plan on upgrading later might wanna go with the bigger one of the two

09/27/2014, 05:05 AM	#1
Moneyshot Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 7	35 gal which HOB skimmer Hi everyone im new to this hobby and was wanting to start reef keeping. Im a real newbie so sorry if my question are stupid in anyway. iv been reading quite abit but had a question on which HOB to get. I have a 35 gal to start with(will be getting a bigger tank with sump later when i get the hang of things) and was wondering if i should get the reef octopus BH1000 or the BH2000 as there's not much difference in price those are the only 2 available in my area. Would the BH2000 be overkill for the tank? Not sure if it will become heavily stocked later. I dont have space for a in sump skimmer and this is my first ever reef tank. Thanks for answering my question

09/27/2014, 07:30 AM	#2
mmark Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scranton Pa. Posts: 71	I have a Octopus BH 90 on my 29 gal. Great skimmer IMO. Small footprint as the pump is external. When you have a small tank with a HOB you want it to tank up the least amount of in tank space as possible. I think the 100 has a internal pump---that's why I went with the 90. Good luck with your tank. __________________ Learn something new everyday. 29 gallon.in wall viewable from 2 sides two clowns-Ban card-royal gram Reef octopus bh90- OR Artic S026 LED- Vortech MP10- cuc snails -crabs. Lps sps.

09/27/2014, 09:42 AM	#4
mmark Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scranton Pa. Posts: 71	I'm sure the 1000 is more than enough --even if you stock heavy.--_it's still rated almost 3x your tank size. Save the couple extra dollars and go with that---you'll need it. Things get very expensive. My wife's ready to kill me and I only have a 29. When I up grade she'll probably file for divorce. __________________ Learn something new everyday. 29 gallon.in wall viewable from 2 sides two clowns-Ban card-royal gram Reef octopus bh90- OR Artic S026 LED- Vortech MP10- cuc snails -crabs. Lps sps.

09/27/2014, 10:20 AM	#5
mluntz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Millersville, Md. Posts: 727	I am using an Eshopps psk-100h. Very pleased with the performance. __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront, (1)Ocellaris Clownfish, (1)Carpenter wrasse, (1)Coral Beauty, (1)Kole Tang

09/27/2014, 07:45 AM	#3
Moneyshot Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 7	hi thanks for the reply which one would you go for on a 35 gal , the BH 1000 or the BH2000 which is only a few dollars more. im just worried the BH2000 might be to big

09/28/2014, 01:48 AM	#6
Moneyshot Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 7	sorry its a 45g cube got the measurements wrong. the BH2000 is only $20 more that's why i was wondering if i should just get the bigger one or will the BH1000 be plenty for the 45g

09/28/2014, 09:17 PM	#7
Moneyshot Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 7	can anyone help please

09/28/2014, 11:14 PM	#8
Aerixx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 52	If u plan on upgrading later might wanna go with the bigger one of the two