hob skimmer recommendations

doox00 · 12/07/2006, 09:16 PM

what are some good working hob skimmers that would be good for a 29g

thanks

samc99us · 12/07/2006, 09:27 PM

Aqua-C Remora, Coralife Superskimmer 65 and Deltec MCE300. The Deltec is <1 month old but from the user review I have read, it kicks MAJOR arse (and this is in a league of good/great skimmers like the coralife and remora). IT IS A DELTEC

. But that means $$$$. Best bang for the buck is probably the Coralife, but it isn't the most graceful HOB out there. My CSS65 is <2 weeks old so the verdict is still out for me. Had great skimmate early on...not so much now but we'll see.

doox00 · 12/07/2006, 09:33 PM

thanks for the suggestions. I thought the coralife super skimmers were in sump skimmers, they work as a hang on back also?

samc99us · 12/07/2006, 09:43 PM

Yes...they are hang on back as well. I have mine setup as a hang on sump (it just plane won't fit...1/2 the sump is a fuge+heater and the other half has the return pump+media reactor+skimmer). I don't think my setup is a problem (been tweaking a few things)-having a stable water level is key with venturi driven skimmers.. A new skimmer (bought mine used 1 month) comes with a bubble trap/diffuser so running HOB isn't a problem, at least with microbubbles. The pump hangs in the water so can be unsightly.

doox00 · 12/07/2006, 09:46 PM

yeah, would rather have as little as possible in the tank, the remora pump in water also?

samc99us · 12/07/2006, 09:57 PM

yes...the pumps are about the same size I believe (b/n the CSS65 and the remora)....the remora uses a maxijet 1200 with a venturi adapter, which may be a tad smaller. I ran a similar pump (MJ 600) on an in-sump DIY remora....they can pump some serious bubbles (the skimmer design wasn't QUITE right, and I didn't feel like building another one so I sprung for a used CSS65 $80 shipped). Lots of user info comparing the remora and the CSS.

The Deltec is in another league performance wise and price wise.

Ti · 12/07/2006, 10:19 PM

remora comes to mind

pjf · 12/08/2006, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by doox00
yeah, would rather have as little as possible in the tank, the remora pump in water also?

Yes, the Remora's pump and skimmer box take up space in your aquarium.

I am no protein skimmer expert but Iâ€™ve purchased two protein skimmers in the last 2 years and have done quite a bit of research before purchasing them. Here is what I suggest if you want a HOB/HOT skimmer that does not take up a lot of space in your display tank:

â€¢ Deltec MCE300 ($279 from www.deltecusa.us)
â€¢ Octopus HB-100F ($150 from www.aquacave.com)

Both of these skimmers have pumps that are housed within the skimmerâ€™s body and not within your tank. I have seen the Deltec MCE300 prototype in action at Atlantis Aquariums but I have not seen the Octopus HB-100F.

There are is a skimmer mentioned earlier in this thread that I have owned and would not recommend to anyone. Without naming this skimmer, I'd like to simply suggest that you stick to needle-wheel technology when it comes to small HOB skimmers.

12/07/2006, 09:16 PM	#1
doox00 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 928	hob skimmer recommendations what are some good working hob skimmers that would be good for a 29g thanks

12/07/2006, 09:27 PM	#2
samc99us Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 129	Aqua-C Remora, Coralife Superskimmer 65 and Deltec MCE300. The Deltec is <1 month old but from the user review I have read, it kicks MAJOR arse (and this is in a league of good/great skimmers like the coralife and remora). IT IS A DELTEC . But that means $$$$. Best bang for the buck is probably the Coralife, but it isn't the most graceful HOB out there. My CSS65 is <2 weeks old so the verdict is still out for me. Had great skimmate early on...not so much now but we'll see. __________________ 29g tank, 150 watt de mh, 10k coralvue reeflux, CSS65 Current Tank Info: Mixed/SPS 29 Gallon

12/07/2006, 09:43 PM	#4
samc99us Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 129	Yes...they are hang on back as well. I have mine setup as a hang on sump (it just plane won't fit...1/2 the sump is a fuge+heater and the other half has the return pump+media reactor+skimmer). I don't think my setup is a problem (been tweaking a few things)-having a stable water level is key with venturi driven skimmers.. A new skimmer (bought mine used 1 month) comes with a bubble trap/diffuser so running HOB isn't a problem, at least with microbubbles. The pump hangs in the water so can be unsightly. __________________ 29g tank, 150 watt de mh, 10k coralvue reeflux, CSS65 Current Tank Info: Mixed/SPS 29 Gallon

12/07/2006, 09:57 PM	#6
samc99us Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 129	yes...the pumps are about the same size I believe (b/n the CSS65 and the remora)....the remora uses a maxijet 1200 with a venturi adapter, which may be a tad smaller. I ran a similar pump (MJ 600) on an in-sump DIY remora....they can pump some serious bubbles (the skimmer design wasn't QUITE right, and I didn't feel like building another one so I sprung for a used CSS65 $80 shipped). Lots of user info comparing the remora and the CSS. The Deltec is in another league performance wise and price wise. __________________ 29g tank, 150 watt de mh, 10k coralvue reeflux, CSS65 Current Tank Info: Mixed/SPS 29 Gallon

12/07/2006, 10:19 PM	#7
Ti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 7,927	remora comes to mind __________________ Hair algae is my Macro algae.

12/07/2006, 09:33 PM	#3
doox00 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 928	thanks for the suggestions. I thought the coralife super skimmers were in sump skimmers, they work as a hang on back also?

12/07/2006, 09:46 PM	#5
doox00 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 928	yeah, would rather have as little as possible in the tank, the remora pump in water also?