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12/06/2017, 01:52 PM
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Best Hang on back skimmer
Hey guys, in your opinion, what is the best HOB protein skimmer out there for a heavy stocked 55g tank?
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12/06/2017, 02:37 PM
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Deltec MCE300 or MCE400.
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12/06/2017, 06:24 PM
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had an MCE600 several years back and it skimmed great. Only issue was the aquabee that came with it (aquajunk). The skimmer pulled some nasty stuff though, but i feel they are way over priced.
I've run a few from remoras & warner marine, to bermuda and Deltec. the best i have ran was the warner marine (not made anymore). the aquamaxx (AM) is the closest to the WM design and they have bumped up the improvements (sicce/bubble plates etc). the Octos aren't bad either. i'd check out the reviews and ask around about the AM HOB 1.5, the AM coneS HOB and the eshopps PSK100H. Tivo
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I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller |
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12/06/2017, 07:39 PM
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Deltec or Reef Octopus make a great HOB skimmer.
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12/06/2017, 08:03 PM
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Aquamaxx 1.5
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12/09/2017, 09:54 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions, I’ll check them out. Leaning towards the Eshopps
HOB skimmers.
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12/11/2017, 04:39 PM
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In case you are still looking, l'll have a Super Reef Octopus (SRO) XP 1000S HOB Cone Skimmer available around the 1st of year. Been a great skimmer but moving from 90 gallon Bow Front (sump-less) to new Red Sea Reefer 750XXL and will not need anymore.
Not the prettiest to look at but she pulls her weight in skim-mate on a heavy SPS tank. Sincerely, David |
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11/14/2018, 02:01 AM
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I didn't mean to bump an old thread. But I am also looking for a HOB Protein Skimmer. Can you please give an update as to what you purchased and from where? Thanks! |
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