What is the best HOB skimmer?

Reefbox · 04/08/2013, 01:38 AM

Any suggestions? Looking for something for a 55 g tank. I was thinking about trying the Octopus 90.

TimeConsumer · 04/08/2013, 02:00 AM

I hear good things about the JNS VS1, but I'm sure the octo would work well too. With HOB skimmers the best way to keep them performing is to use an ATO so your water level fluctuates as little as possible.

moatdaddy · 04/08/2013, 02:30 AM

After studying this exact question myself i found great reviews on reef octopus. I went with a 2000 and couldn't be happier. Functions extremely well.

fishgate · 04/08/2013, 05:31 AM

BH2000. Also consistent water level is not so important with HOB skimmers due to how they collect water. It is more important for in-sump skimmers.

Reefbox · 04/08/2013, 06:39 PM

Is there any way to quiet the Octopus BH2000? It seems like it gets good reviews except it is noisy. I definetely need a quiet skimmer.

The super reef octopus HOB seems to get good reviews and be quiet?

The JNS V1 skimmer seems like it is a quality skimmer and quiet.

hobbzz · 04/08/2013, 06:42 PM

Deltec makes hob skimmers as well.

that guy · 04/08/2013, 07:26 PM

The bh2000 is great. Skims very well. I've had it since December and it works great. It's not that loud though. My tank is in my bedroom and I sleep there every night with no problems

2noob4u · 04/08/2013, 07:59 PM

The AquaMaxx HOB-1 is awesome! rated to 75gal
I tried the CPR backpack for two days but took it back because it was very loud and produced microbubbles.

I'm running the HOB-1 on my JBJ 30RL that's two feet away from my bed and it is silent and productive. (it does not fit inside the JBJ 30RL fuge area, but hangs off the back nicely next to a RO HOB fuge)

I've never tried the Reef Octopus HOB but I have their Diablo XS200 running on my 125g and it's wonderful.

04/08/2013, 01:38 AM	#1
Reefbox Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 1,045	What is the best HOB skimmer? Any suggestions? Looking for something for a 55 g tank. I was thinking about trying the Octopus 90. __________________ Jason

04/08/2013, 02:00 AM	#2
TimeConsumer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 1,919	I hear good things about the JNS VS1, but I'm sure the octo would work well too. With HOB skimmers the best way to keep them performing is to use an ATO so your water level fluctuates as little as possible. __________________ Steve - Retired from reefing, for now.

04/08/2013, 05:31 AM	#4
fishgate Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 3,340	BH2000. Also consistent water level is not so important with HOB skimmers due to how they collect water. It is more important for in-sump skimmers. __________________ 125RR in-wall, 40B Sump, CS180 BM Skimmer, ATI 4x80 watt, eheim 1262, custom wrap around rock wall, ReefKeeper Elite 120g in-wall, 40B Sump, PC 54wx4, Jabao DC-6000 (full siphon), future seahorse t Current Tank Info: 125g, 120g, 2x40b sumps, ATI 4x80 T5HO

04/08/2013, 06:39 PM	#5
Reefbox Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 1,045	Is there any way to quiet the Octopus BH2000? It seems like it gets good reviews except it is noisy. I definetely need a quiet skimmer. The super reef octopus HOB seems to get good reviews and be quiet? The JNS V1 skimmer seems like it is a quality skimmer and quiet. __________________ Jason

04/08/2013, 06:42 PM	#6
hobbzz How do I change this? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,037	Deltec makes hob skimmers as well. __________________ 150g system. 120g reef, sro3000, Apex, Tunze 6255/6105/6095, T5 w/led supplement, 29g reef, MP10, led only.

04/08/2013, 02:30 AM	#3
moatdaddy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Panama City beach florida Posts: 848	After studying this exact question myself i found great reviews on reef octopus. I went with a 2000 and couldn't be happier. Functions extremely well.

04/08/2013, 07:26 PM	#7
that guy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 174	The bh2000 is great. Skims very well. I've had it since December and it works great. It's not that loud though. My tank is in my bedroom and I sleep there every night with no problems

04/08/2013, 07:59 PM	#8
2noob4u Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Md, South of DC. Posts: 51	The AquaMaxx HOB-1 is awesome! rated to 75gal I tried the CPR backpack for two days but took it back because it was very loud and produced microbubbles. I'm running the HOB-1 on my JBJ 30RL that's two feet away from my bed and it is silent and productive. (it does not fit inside the JBJ 30RL fuge area, but hangs off the back nicely next to a RO HOB fuge) I've never tried the Reef Octopus HOB but I have their Diablo XS200 running on my 125g and it's wonderful.