Best HOB Protein skimmer

wanabebell · 12/09/2009, 05:17 PM

I have a 29g. Frag tank and would like to add a protein skimmer....

What is the best skimmer for the money???? thanks for your help

DC_40gallon · 12/09/2009, 05:45 PM

eshopps $130 best spent in my opinion, plus they are a sponsor here on Reef Central.

I have mine and love it to death. Had it originally on a 20 gallon tall and then moved it to my 40 breeder. It's a workhorse!

MatthewLaw · 12/09/2009, 05:59 PM

i have had great experiences with an aqua c remora and remora pro.

wrestle1952 · 12/09/2009, 06:24 PM

Having used a Coralife Superskimmer and the Remora Pro in the past I can tell you they were good for their time. I currently have a Eshopps PSK - H100 HOB. You don't have to mod it to death like an Octopus and it is far less expensive than a comparable Deltec yet produces comparable skimate. You can pay more than Eshopps but you won't get better.

yongpanda · 12/09/2009, 06:29 PM

AquaC Remora all the way.

steevareno2002 · 12/09/2009, 06:35 PM

I like my Octopus BS800S with Sicce pump. Only $225 but maybe overkill for your tank...

-RYknow · 12/09/2009, 06:59 PM

+1 Eshopps! Have the PSK-75 on our 20 gal tall. LOVE IT!!

-RYknow

moondoggy4 · 12/09/2009, 11:16 PM

Another good candidate is a Bubble Magnus BBQQ it has got some great reviews from another site.

JonnyD91 · 12/09/2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steevareno2002

I like my Octopus BS800S with Sicce pump. Only $225 but maybe overkill for your tank...

I dont have HOB but i like the way these are built. they mimic the bigger skimmers technology, with bubble plate and sicce is a decent pump.

12/09/2009, 05:17 PM	#1
wanabebell Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central IL Posts: 406	Best HOB Protein skimmer I have a 29g. Frag tank and would like to add a protein skimmer.... What is the best skimmer for the money???? thanks for your help

12/09/2009, 06:29 PM	#5
yongpanda Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: United States Posts: 504	AquaC Remora all the way. __________________ I'm not obssesed with aquariums, I just find them very interesting :D Current Tank Info: Elos Midi in the making

12/09/2009, 06:59 PM	#7
-RYknow Warped Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 388	+1 Eshopps! Have the PSK-75 on our 20 gal tall. LOVE IT!! -RYknow __________________ - This blood is flowing through a warped mind... SW tanks/reefs, Building custom computers, Linux, and cars. Love my family!! Current Tank Info: 20g Nano reef in the works.

12/09/2009, 05:45 PM	#2
DC_40gallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,474	eshopps $130 best spent in my opinion, plus they are a sponsor here on Reef Central. I have mine and love it to death. Had it originally on a 20 gallon tall and then moved it to my 40 breeder. It's a workhorse!

12/09/2009, 05:59 PM	#3
MatthewLaw Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Coast US Posts: 1,564	i have had great experiences with an aqua c remora and remora pro.

12/09/2009, 06:24 PM	#4
wrestle1952 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 286	Having used a Coralife Superskimmer and the Remora Pro in the past I can tell you they were good for their time. I currently have a Eshopps PSK - H100 HOB. You don't have to mod it to death like an Octopus and it is far less expensive than a comparable Deltec yet produces comparable skimate. You can pay more than Eshopps but you won't get better.

12/09/2009, 06:35 PM	#6
steevareno2002 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 508	I like my Octopus BS800S with Sicce pump. Only $225 but maybe overkill for your tank...

12/09/2009, 11:16 PM	#8
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Another good candidate is a Bubble Magnus BBQQ it has got some great reviews from another site.