Best HOB protein skimmer

[Dsumpter]

I've been looking at the Auquamax 1.5 but for $10 more the reef octopus 1000 looks to be the better option. Where does that sensor doohiccky get installed and how does it work?

 

[Dsumpter]

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Is it to put on a DT or a sump?

DT

 

[CookieRdReef]

I don't really understand how an overflow sensor will work on a hob skimmer

You place it at the top of the collection cup. If foam or liquid reach the sensor it turns off the skimmer. When reading about HOBs there were a lot of flood/water spill stories due to overflowing collection cups when the skimmer goes crazy. With the sensor it cant flood.

 

[CookieRdReef]

 

[redfishreef96]

I have used both Aquamaxx and Reef Octopus HOB. The Octopus definitely is the better design and power (minus needing a skimmer cup modification/auto-off sensor). Would highly recommend the Reef Octopus.

 

[JSully_94]

What is everyone's opinion on the best HOB protein skimmer for relatively new 55gal. And go!!

I have used the reef octopus classic 90 HOB for about 7 months I’m very impressed.

 

[Dw79]

I have had the Reef Octopus hob 1000 on my 46 gallon bow front for about 2 years. It has never overflowed, and always pulled lots of gunk from my tank. Its a work horse and easy to use and clean

 

[fcmatt]

I use a Reef Octopus classic 90 on my 38g tank. Great little skimmer. In my opinion reef octopus makes solid products.

Geez. This is considered hob now days? That is a monster sticking up way high and in no way looks good at all. If this is what it has come to to get performance from a hob you might as well call your display a sump.

I am joking a bit because I know the designs they use now days but seeing a pic made me chuckle. I have only owned the more discrete ones way back in the day. That, in my opinion only, is ridiculous to stick on a tank except for basement type setups. Not in a bedroom or living area

 

[fishguy242]

 

[Opus]

Deltecs are really good but you pay for it.

 

[Gordonm]

I use a Reef Octopus classic 90 on my 38g tank. Great little skimmer. In my opinion reef octopus makes solid products.

I was looking at the 90 but kind of looked too tall for my 40 gal breeder. How tall is your tank?

 

[Mjl714]

Check Lifereef, Jeff makes great skimmers.

 

[rwreef]

I was looking at the 90 but kind of looked too tall for my 40 gal breeder. How tall is your tank?

This HOB 90 sits on a 10 gallon sump.

 

[rwreef]

Geez. This is considered hob now days? That is a monster sticking up way high and in no way looks good at all. If this is what it has come to to get performance from a hob you might as well call your display a sump.

I am joking a bit because I know the designs they use now days but seeing a pic made me chuckle. I have only owned the more discrete ones way back in the day. That, in my opinion only, is ridiculous to stick on a tank except for basement type setups. Not in a bedroom or living area

This is on a sump under a cabinet out of sight.

 

[punziracing]

I use a Reef Octopus classic 90 on my 38g tank. Great little skimmer. In my opinion reef octopus makes solid products.

Can you please send a larger pic to include your whole sump, i also have a 40B with a 10 gallon sump and would love to see the complete setup.

 

[rwreef]

Can you please send a larger pic to include your whole sump, i also have a 40B with a 10 gallon sump and would love to see the complete setup.

Nothing pretty, but it works! Note this setup was recently moved from a 20l to this 38g tall

 

[TexasTodd]

AquaC Remora Pro upgraded cup/pump to Mag7. However, no longer made. Might be able to find one used.

 

[PTXReef]

Also have the Reef-Octopus HOB-2000 on my 95 Wave Tank because I don’t have a sump, so far no issues (5 months in)!

 

[punziracing]

Nothing pretty, but it works! Note this setup was recently moved from a 20l to this 38g tall

Thank you so much! what size pump are you returning to the display with?

 

[rwreef]

Thank you so much! what size pump are you returning to the display with?

I use this pump as a return.