protein skimmer need help plz

JStraz4991 · 08/19/2009, 09:02 AM

I need some help on what protein skimmer to get.My tank is a 40 gallon breeder its goin to be FOWLR.and was thinkin of getting the reef octopus bh 1000 or the aqua c remora which do u think is better.

Sugar Magnolia · 08/19/2009, 09:22 AM

For that size tank and being that it's a fowlr, I'd bump the Remora up to a Remora Pro.

jlemoine2 · 08/19/2009, 09:54 AM

I think the reef octo bh 1000 or remora pro would be fine for the tank. For the most part, I like my reef octo hang-on skimmer. I hear the remora will have more micro bubbles getting into the tank. The octo's have large enough chambers where can put in additional filter media, and also hide a small heater. The octo is also cheaper than the remora.

If you plan on heavily stocking the 40 gallon, the remora might be the better choice, as it is rated a little higher. But that size tank is probably around the practical limit of both skimmer capabilities.

spw4949 · 08/19/2009, 09:56 AM

I'm an octopus fan myself, I have a HOB octopus on my 46 reef & I absolutely love it...I would highly recommend the octopus, here's the 1 I have:

http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...immer-495.html

It skims like a champ......

08/19/2009, 09:02 AM	#1
JStraz4991 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 435	protein skimmer need help plz I need some help on what protein skimmer to get.My tank is a 40 gallon breeder its goin to be FOWLR.and was thinkin of getting the reef octopus bh 1000 or the aqua c remora which do u think is better. __________________ "I had a fish once but it died" Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder Reef.Purple Firefish,Royal Gramma,Green/Blue Chromis,and a mated pair of Clownfish

08/19/2009, 09:22 AM	#2
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	For that size tank and being that it's a fowlr, I'd bump the Remora up to a Remora Pro. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

08/19/2009, 09:54 AM	#3
jlemoine2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 200	I think the reef octo bh 1000 or remora pro would be fine for the tank. For the most part, I like my reef octo hang-on skimmer. I hear the remora will have more micro bubbles getting into the tank. The octo's have large enough chambers where can put in additional filter media, and also hide a small heater. The octo is also cheaper than the remora. If you plan on heavily stocking the 40 gallon, the remora might be the better choice, as it is rated a little higher. But that size tank is probably around the practical limit of both skimmer capabilities. __________________ -James Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef w/ 40 gallon frag tank.

08/19/2009, 09:56 AM	#4
spw4949 Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albany, N.Y. Posts: 1,594	I'm an octopus fan myself, I have a HOB octopus on my 46 reef & I absolutely love it...I would highly recommend the octopus, here's the 1 I have: http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...immer-495.html It skims like a champ...... __________________ Steve Current Tank Info: 46 gal bowfront, mixed reef, 2x250W current outer orbit w/4x39W T5 ,10 gal fuge....38 gallon aggressive FOWLR, 10 gallon sump.