Upgrading HOB Skimmer

IowaReefer · 05/27/2016, 07:28 AM

Hi All

I am thinking of replacing my 11 year old AquaC Remora HOB with something a little more... updated. I was thinking of a Reef Octopus or something similar. Any thoughts? I currently have a 60 cube with no sump so HOB is unfortunately a must. I also may upgrade to a 90 at some point.

cocugreek5 · 05/27/2016, 10:41 AM

I highly recommend the Tunze skimmers that go in the tank if you have the space. They tend to be quieter and very efficient. Just something to think about if you haven't already. I believe the model for you would be the 9004. You can always email Roger @ Tunze directly and get his feedback! Customer service is top notch as well! Good luck!

Percula9 · 05/29/2016, 11:24 AM

Reef Octopus or Eshopps HOB skimmers.

cougareyes · 05/29/2016, 11:55 AM

I used an eshopps hob 75 for a 30 gal worked great, I pulled the pump and put it on the body of in sump 100 for my 90 when I upgraded. They make one for 100 also, I think the eshopps are great and a good price. Tunze's are not even close in performance, i've used them also.

tassy · 05/29/2016, 12:53 PM

Reef Octopus bh90 works great have it on my 40 breeder two clowns in a gig.

enb141 · 05/30/2016, 04:51 AM

as Tassy said, go for the Reef Octopus HB90 I replaced my Remora S Aqua C because it was making lots of noise and it was heating the water of my 20 gallon reef tank so yes the Reef Octopus HB90 is like 300 times much better than the Remora S Aqua C, it does better (darker skimming), makes less noise, pump outside the tank so heat is not absorbed by your tank, after power failure just close the hose for a few seconds and it will almost immediately skimm again, the Remora S Aqua C you have to wait like 6 hours or more to resume after power failure, and the list goes, get the Reef Octopus HB90.

IowaReefer · 06/01/2016, 07:50 AM

Thanks everyone! Is the BH90 a better bet than the Classic 1000?

enb141 · 06/01/2016, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IowaReefer

Thanks everyone! Is the BH90 a better bet than the Classic 1000?

The HB-90 has a better design because is conical as most in sump skimmers but I never used a Classic 1000 to tell you exactly how better it is compared with the HB90.

Capt.Nemo · 06/01/2016, 01:50 PM

I debated and went with Reef Octopus BH1000 for my 75. $10 more than the classic, but rated for 100 gallons. Works great and very quiet. No regrets.

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05/27/2016, 07:28 AM	#1
IowaReefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 609	Upgrading HOB Skimmer Hi All I am thinking of replacing my 11 year old AquaC Remora HOB with something a little more... updated. I was thinking of a Reef Octopus or something similar. Any thoughts? I currently have a 60 cube with no sump so HOB is unfortunately a must. I also may upgrade to a 90 at some point. __________________ Patience! Current Tank Info: 60 gallon cube mixed reef

06/01/2016, 07:50 AM	#7
IowaReefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 609	Thanks everyone! Is the BH90 a better bet than the Classic 1000? __________________ Patience! Current Tank Info: 60 gallon cube mixed reef

06/01/2016, 01:50 PM	#9
Capt.Nemo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Franklin, KY Posts: 174	I debated and went with Reef Octopus BH1000 for my 75. $10 more than the classic, but rated for 100 gallons. Works great and very quiet. No regrets. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk __________________ if its plugged in, don't hit the puree button Current Tank Info: 75 gal salt & 29 gallon fresh

05/27/2016, 10:41 AM	#2
cocugreek5 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 1	I highly recommend the Tunze skimmers that go in the tank if you have the space. They tend to be quieter and very efficient. Just something to think about if you haven't already. I believe the model for you would be the 9004. You can always email Roger @ Tunze directly and get his feedback! Customer service is top notch as well! Good luck!

05/29/2016, 11:24 AM	#3
Percula9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 3,819	Reef Octopus or Eshopps HOB skimmers.

05/29/2016, 11:55 AM	#4
cougareyes Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 713	I used an eshopps hob 75 for a 30 gal worked great, I pulled the pump and put it on the body of in sump 100 for my 90 when I upgraded. They make one for 100 also, I think the eshopps are great and a good price. Tunze's are not even close in performance, i've used them also.

05/29/2016, 12:53 PM	#5
tassy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 136	Reef Octopus bh90 works great have it on my 40 breeder two clowns in a gig.

05/30/2016, 04:51 AM	#6
enb141 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 148	as Tassy said, go for the Reef Octopus HB90 I replaced my Remora S Aqua C because it was making lots of noise and it was heating the water of my 20 gallon reef tank so yes the Reef Octopus HB90 is like 300 times much better than the Remora S Aqua C, it does better (darker skimming), makes less noise, pump outside the tank so heat is not absorbed by your tank, after power failure just close the hose for a few seconds and it will almost immediately skimm again, the Remora S Aqua C you have to wait like 6 hours or more to resume after power failure, and the list goes, get the Reef Octopus HB90.