HOB Skimmer for 150G Tank?

vthondaboi · 11/06/2006, 05:40 PM

Title says it all. I need a good HOB skimmer for a 150G Reef Tank.

Thought about using a Remora Pro but not sure if it can handle it. The Super Skimmer is out the door unless someone can tell me how to adjust it so it doesn't spill everything onto the floor.

bjc451 · 11/06/2006, 06:24 PM

i just got the reef octopus hob it is rated for 120 G brand new tank so it it too soon to tell

McCrary · 11/06/2006, 07:39 PM

There isn't a HOB skimmer that can handle a 150G reef tank (at least I have never heard of one). But the Deltec MCE600 is the closest thing.

sjm817 · 11/06/2006, 07:44 PM

Maybe a Tunze DOC 9010 in tank skimmer. They are small (L4.9 x W4.4 x H16.8 in.)

pjf · 12/03/2006, 09:15 AM

I canâ€™t tell you if these are the best HOB skimmers for your tank but they are certainly the biggest HOB/HOT skimmers that I have come across in my very limited experience (www.lifereef.com):

Lifereef HVS2-24 Hang-On with MagDrive 9 pump
Lifereef HVS3-24 Hang-On with MagDrive 9 pump

XtrmCHoPZ · 12/04/2006, 02:14 AM

If I were u I would either use a Deltec MCE600 or a Tunze Comline or DOC model. The DEltec hangs on the outside of the thank while the Tunze will be mounted internally. Both are great skimmers and around the same price.....with the Deltedc being slightly more expensive.

UCanDoIt · 12/04/2006, 02:25 AM

If you can install a sump, you will have much more choices.

RichConley · 12/04/2006, 09:13 AM

An AP600 wont handle a 150, so theres no way that the MCE will come even close.

XtrmCHoPZ · 12/04/2006, 11:08 PM

No one said he had to skim the hell out of his tank. You could run TWO mce600's. or not, just a suggestion

horkn · 12/05/2006, 09:13 AM

cant the coralife super skimmer be hung on a tank, even the bigger ones?

pjf · 12/05/2006, 11:39 AM

There are a number of HOT skimmer choices with that capacity. Here's a few from $141 to $479:

- Coralife Super Skimmer 220
- Turboflotor 1000 Multi
- Lifereef HVS2-24 & HVS3-24

No endorsement. The only HOT skimmers that I have used or seen in action are the Deltecs and the Remoras and they seem undersized for your 150 gallon system.

RichConley · 12/05/2006, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pjf
There are a number of HOT skimmer choices with that capacity. Here's a few from $141 to $479:

- Coralife Super Skimmer 220
- Turboflotor 1000 Multi
- Lifereef HVS2-24 & HVS3-24

No endorsement. The only HOT skimmers that I have used or seen in action are the Deltecs and the Remoras and they seem undersized for your 150 gallon system.

And none of those will ACTUALLY handle a 150.

Anyone who has used a skimmer knows the capacities are a joke. I replaced a Turboflotor 1000 because it couldnt handle my 58.

pjf · 12/05/2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally posted by RichConley
And none of those will ACTUALLY handle a 150.

Given the mixed reviews in the forums, I believe you. I haven't found much forum feedback on the Lifereef skimmers. What is the actual capacity of the Lifereef HVS2-24 & HVS3-24?

luke33 · 12/05/2006, 02:02 PM

A turboflotor 1000 is suppose to be able to handle this size tank, i've heard many great things about it. I have a 125 g reef, with a aqua c remora pro, extra tall skimmate cup and mag 7 running it. It does more than enough for the tank, pulling over a gallon a week of nasty skimmate. I would think this would do fine with your tank. Especially if your total water volume is actually less than 150g. Hope this helps. Check out www.premiumaquatics.com they have it all ready for you. Thats where i got mine, and they were the best price and great to work with.

XtrmCHoPZ · 12/07/2006, 01:56 PM

Whats the livestock in the tank going to be? U may not need over excessive skimming. You could always use multiples.....its hard to find a good skimmer for a 150g reef tank. Most skimmers are either too big or too small. Just keep askin around maybe look at the used or classifieds.

connecticut cichlids · 12/07/2006, 02:23 PM

I run a life reef svs 2-24 on a 125g tank, with 40g sump, and a 20g fuge, for a total of 185g...and the skimmer does an awsome job. that skimmer would easily handle a heavily stocked 200g with ease...Give jeff a call at life reef, and he'll tell ya all about it...

pjf · 12/11/2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by RichConley
I replaced a Turboflotor 1000 because it couldnt handle my 58.

Rich,

How did you configure your Turboflotor?

Did you plumb the overflow to your Turboflotor or did you simply let its feed pump draw from the sump?

It would be interesting to hear from your experience which configuration is the most effective.

Thanks!

RichConley · 12/11/2006, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pjf
Rich,

How did you configure your Turboflotor?

Did you plumb the overflow to your Turboflotor or did you simply let its feed pump draw from the sump?

It would be interesting to hear from your experience which configuration is the most effective.

Thanks!

Mine was the multi, I believe. I bought it used, and in its current configuration, it had to be run with the feed pump (OR2700), and not as a recirc. It was a decent skimmer, pretty decent, but its still a 4" bodied skimmer.

You should be looking at a tall 6" diameter skimmer at the very least, or preferably, an 8" bodied skimmer for this tank.

11/06/2006, 05:40 PM	#1
vthondaboi Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 916	HOB Skimmer for 150G Tank? Title says it all. I need a good HOB skimmer for a 150G Reef Tank. Thought about using a Remora Pro but not sure if it can handle it. The Super Skimmer is out the door unless someone can tell me how to adjust it so it doesn't spill everything onto the floor.

11/06/2006, 07:39 PM	#3
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	There isn't a HOB skimmer that can handle a 150G reef tank (at least I have never heard of one). But the Deltec MCE600 is the closest thing. __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

11/06/2006, 07:44 PM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Maybe a Tunze DOC 9010 in tank skimmer. They are small (L4.9 x W4.4 x H16.8 in.) __________________ - Scott

12/04/2006, 09:13 AM	#8
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	An AP600 wont handle a 150, so theres no way that the MCE will come even close. __________________ NO TANKS!!!

12/05/2006, 09:13 AM	#10
horkn Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: milwaukee wisconsin Posts: 4,125	cant the coralife super skimmer be hung on a tank, even the bigger ones? __________________ people write stupid things in this space Current Tank Info: 200g DIY wood reef, 2x 250w SE 10k MH 2x80 t5ho, 75g sump, Geo Ca RX, ASD 6" recirc skimmer

11/06/2006, 06:24 PM	#2
bjc451 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 383	i just got the reef octopus hob it is rated for 120 G brand new tank so it it too soon to tell

12/03/2006, 09:15 AM	#5
pjf Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,954	I canâ€™t tell you if these are the best HOB skimmers for your tank but they are certainly the biggest HOB/HOT skimmers that I have come across in my very limited experience (www.lifereef.com): Lifereef HVS2-24 Hang-On with MagDrive 9 pump Lifereef HVS3-24 Hang-On with MagDrive 9 pump

12/04/2006, 02:14 AM	#6
XtrmCHoPZ Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 787	If I were u I would either use a Deltec MCE600 or a Tunze Comline or DOC model. The DEltec hangs on the outside of the thank while the Tunze will be mounted internally. Both are great skimmers and around the same price.....with the Deltedc being slightly more expensive.

12/04/2006, 02:25 AM	#7
UCanDoIt Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 1,684	If you can install a sump, you will have much more choices.

12/04/2006, 11:08 PM	#9
XtrmCHoPZ Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 787	No one said he had to skim the hell out of his tank. You could run TWO mce600's. or not, just a suggestion

12/05/2006, 11:39 AM	#11
pjf Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,954	$ to $$$ There are a number of HOT skimmer choices with that capacity. Here's a few from $141 to $479: - Coralife Super Skimmer 220 - Turboflotor 1000 Multi - Lifereef HVS2-24 & HVS3-24 No endorsement. The only HOT skimmers that I have used or seen in action are the Deltecs and the Remoras and they seem undersized for your 150 gallon system.

12/05/2006, 02:02 PM	#14
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	A turboflotor 1000 is suppose to be able to handle this size tank, i've heard many great things about it. I have a 125 g reef, with a aqua c remora pro, extra tall skimmate cup and mag 7 running it. It does more than enough for the tank, pulling over a gallon a week of nasty skimmate. I would think this would do fine with your tank. Especially if your total water volume is actually less than 150g. Hope this helps. Check out www.premiumaquatics.com they have it all ready for you. Thats where i got mine, and they were the best price and great to work with.

12/07/2006, 01:56 PM	#15
XtrmCHoPZ Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 787	Whats the livestock in the tank going to be? U may not need over excessive skimming. You could always use multiples.....its hard to find a good skimmer for a 150g reef tank. Most skimmers are either too big or too small. Just keep askin around maybe look at the used or classifieds.

12/07/2006, 02:23 PM	#16
connecticut cichlids Craft Beer Geek Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT/NYC Posts: 1,469	I run a life reef svs 2-24 on a 125g tank, with 40g sump, and a 20g fuge, for a total of 185g...and the skimmer does an awsome job. that skimmer would easily handle a heavily stocked 200g with ease...Give jeff a call at life reef, and he'll tell ya all about it...