HOB Skimmer choices

Wett Hands · 03/18/2007, 05:30 PM

Hi gang!

I have a 75 gal tank that i am starting, the cycle seems to be complete and I have a clean up crew on the way...

Due to space and financial constraints I am forced to change my plans and get a HOB skimmer instead of setting up a sump.

I'm in no rush to build past a FOWLR tank for the moment.

All my research was with the goal of setting up a sump/ refugium but things have changed so...

I'd like to hear everyones 2 cents on whats a good HOB skimmer that'll handle a 75 gal tank.

Thanks everybody!

Snowboarda42 · 03/18/2007, 05:32 PM

Stay away from prizm

Go Aqua C Remora or go home

Jerry W · 03/18/2007, 06:01 PM

The Aqua C Remora is a decent skimmer. Get the "Pro" model and use a mag 3 pump for better performance. If your budget allows, Tunze and Deltec are high end units and both make hang on models.

grneyes3x · 03/18/2007, 06:31 PM

Go Deltec I have the mce600 rated for at least a 150g. Money well spent

03/18/2007, 05:30 PM	#1
Wett Hands Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WNY Posts: 297	HOB Skimmer choices Hi gang! I have a 75 gal tank that i am starting, the cycle seems to be complete and I have a clean up crew on the way... Due to space and financial constraints I am forced to change my plans and get a HOB skimmer instead of setting up a sump. I'm in no rush to build past a FOWLR tank for the moment. All my research was with the goal of setting up a sump/ refugium but things have changed so... I'd like to hear everyones 2 cents on whats a good HOB skimmer that'll handle a 75 gal tank. Thanks everybody! __________________ "But since your going the other way. I'm afraid, you're going have to get scared... immediately. Current Tank Info: One 10gal, Two 20H FW Planted tanks, 27gal hex BW, 75gal Reef, 3gal Pico Tank

03/18/2007, 05:32 PM	#2
Snowboarda42 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 1,094	Stay away from prizm Go Aqua C Remora or go home __________________ 40B Mixed Reef 100% Captive Grown Corals See, that's the trouble with the world today. Not enough danger to kill off stupid people before they get old enough to breed. Bring back lawn darts! -PrivateJoker64 Current Tank Info: 40B, 20L Sump/Fuge, Mag 9.5 Return, 2x Hydor Koralia #2's, 150W 14K HQI, 139W T-5, Euro-Reef RS-80P Mesh Modded, 40LB LR, 80LB LS, 54x Turnover, Mostly SPS, Some Softys Too.

03/18/2007, 06:01 PM	#3
Jerry W Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: PA. Posts: 2,873	The Aqua C Remora is a decent skimmer. Get the "Pro" model and use a mag 3 pump for better performance. If your budget allows, Tunze and Deltec are high end units and both make hang on models. __________________ Americans sleep peacefully in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. Current Tank Info: 37 gal; pair of mocha clowns, ywg and tiger pistol shrimp

03/18/2007, 06:31 PM	#4
grneyes3x Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 72	Go Deltec I have the mce600 rated for at least a 150g. Money well spent