Best Protien Skimmer

[Glenner’sreef]

That's what I had before my Ultra Reef. I found it to be mediocre at best and I can't even sell it for more than $100. It was fine when I needed something inexpensive when setting up my tank but there are far better skimmers out there.

I’m cleaning out mine every 2 to 4 days. Half full of Turkish Coffee lol and the cup stem full of yuk. No complaints here.

 

[jackson6745]

Best HOB Aquamax
Best In sump Bubble king

 

[areefer01]

Best HOB Aquamax
Best In sump Bubble king

Do you have any data to support this or is this your opinion? What criteria leads you to believe this?

 

[jackson6745]

Do you have any data to support this or is this your opinion? What criteria leads you to believe
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You can check airflow specs and designs if you need data, but that won’t tell you what the best skimmer is. The is my option based on my use with them and other skimmers as comparison. Bubble kings are just the most trouble free, silent, consistent skim, lowest pump maintenance skimmer that I’ve ever used. I think many would agree.

As for the aquamax, its good, not perfect. It lacks fine tuning ability on airflow which is easily fixed by adding a needle valve. The pump can also require more frequent cleanings to perform optimally. All in all it’s a powerful skim for the price. Better than a detect hob skimmer that I had which was more than double the price.

 

[areefer01]

You can check airflow specs and designs if you need data, but that won’t tell you what the best skimmer is. The is my option based on my use with them and other skimmers as comparison. Bubble kings are just the most trouble free, silent, consistent skim, lowest pump maintenance skimmer that I’ve ever used. I think many would agree.

As for the aquamax, its good, not perfect. It lacks fine tuning ability on airflow which is easily fixed by adding a needle valve. The pump can also require more frequent cleanings to perform optimally. All in all it’s a powerful skim for the price. Better than a detect hob skimmer that I had which was more than double the price.

You probably should have stated "in your opinion or experience" then. Nit pick I know but your two lines made it seem as if they truly are the best and there is zero data to back that up. No one has tested every skimmer made in this hobby past or present so the design or airflow specs don't really matter.

As I noted in my post above it is subjective and personal preference at best based on what we know. Nothing wrong with that but we should at least own that when we reply and state why we like it. I do agree that there are some times when one tool is better for the job when space and/or price factor into the question.

Not knocking your reply but it as I read it - it came across as matter of fact when it really isn't. Sort of like the lighting game, right? What is best or what is best of anything for that matter. Maybe it comes down to what is popular or sells more /shrug.

 

[jackson6745]

You probably should have stated "in your opinion or experience" then. Nit pick I know but your two lines made it seem as if they truly are the best and there is zero data to back that up. No one has tested every skimmer made in this hobby past or present so the design or airflow specs don't really matter.

As I noted in my post above it is subjective and personal preference at best based on what we know. Nothing wrong with that but we should at least own that when we reply and state why we like it. I do agree that there are some times when one tool is better for the job when space and/or price factor into the question.

Not knocking your reply but it as I read it - it came across as matter of fact when it really isn't. Sort of like the lighting game, right? What is best or what is best of anything for that matter. Maybe it comes down to what is popular or sells more /shrug.

I feel it’s the other way. It’s all personal opinion unless hard data is provided. Whatever. I’m pretty sure when you read my post you knew it was from personal experience. I would love to see the data that exists that shows what the best skimmer is. Not even sure how that would be proven lol.

Don’t mean it to sound confrontational. I just mean it’s a hobby that we post our opinions and experiences, not always scientific fact (which proves wrong so many times in this hobby over the years).

 

[areefer01]

Don’t mean it to sound confrontational. I just mean it’s a hobby that we post our opinions and experiences, not always scientific fact (which proves wrong so many times in this hobby over the years).

Didn't take it confrontational at all as we are just chatting. Also didn't mean to single out your post. I think we both agree that a lot of replies to threads like this is personal preference, bias, or based on some form of experience.

 

[legionofdoon]

Lifereef I believe makes a hang on back. They are big though. I used one on a tank with roughly 60-70 gallons and it worked very well. Plus you can use whatever pump you want and if you can tinker with plumbing you can make it more compact. This is two days on a week old tank.

 

[reefermadnes5]

I highly recommend the Reef Octo 2000 HOB!! I have one and it is awesome, to say the least. It also has a side container that can be used for media. Very quiet, easy to clean, etc. Well worth the money for sure.

Im debating between a hob and and an external for my 75g fowlr. I am almost ready to pull the trigger on a reef octo 110 ext with a sicce 2.0 to feed it from the dt since i have no sump options. The 2000 hob is the next option and slightly less involved than making an ext work.

I am liking the option of placing an ext on a shelf above my tank so i can put in an overflow kill switch and flood return tube back into my tank should overflow be a problem.

Have you had problems with flooding during setup? I watched a youtube review that was a concern because of the mess.

 

[Allenh427]

This might be a good thread to post in - regarding Nyos, mine is loud. I want to buy a new impeller but I don't see anywhere in the USA to do so?

 

[bdurkan]

I highly recommend the Reef Octo 2000 HOB!! I have one and it is awesome, to say the least. It also has a side container that can be used for media. Very quiet, easy to clean, etc. Well worth the money for sure.

I've heard excellent things about this, but I'm having the hardest time with it. I installed it, filled it up about 8 inches per the instructions, turned it on and closed the line, waited then opened the line and its extremely noisy. It definitely fills up with foam and I can dial that in, but does your make a ton of noise with the water overflowing?

 

[Sophie"s mom]

I've heard excellent things about this, but I'm having the hardest time with it. I installed it, filled it up about 8 inches per the instructions, turned it on and closed the line, waited then opened the line and its extremely noisy. It definitely fills up with foam and I can dial that in, but does your make a ton of noise with the water overflowing?

Mine is actually pretty quite, not silent, but not noisy either. I have heard others post about a noise issue as well though. Where did you purchase it? Maybe they can swap it out for you.

 

[FUNGI]

I am interested in that. I am trying to get a hob eshopps working properly. The problem is that there is not enough air mixture to cause it to froth. If I push the limit it wants to overflow. So any ideas?

Clean out the venturi line. I assume its the PSK75?.....also, did you install air valve to better control?

 

[bdurkan]

I've heard excellent things about this, but I'm having the hardest time with it. I installed it, filled it up about 8 inches per the instructions, turned it on and closed the line, waited then opened the line and its extremely noisy. It definitely fills up with foam and I can dial that in, but does your make a ton of noise with the water overflowing?

Mine is actually pretty quite, not silent, but not noisy either. I have heard others post about a noise issue as well though. Where did you purchase it? Maybe they can swap it out for you.

Bulk Reef Supply. I just think I'm missing something with the install/start up. Do you have that white control valve that they supply, or just the silencer? How much water did you fill it up with? I've watched another video that they filled it up over the pipework and then the instructions refer to only 8 inches.

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Bulk Reef Supply. I just think I'm missing something with the install/start up. Do you have that white control valve that they supply, or just the silencer? How much water did you fill it up with? I've watched another video that they filled it up over the pipework and then the instructions refer to only 8 inches.

Yes, I did have the white valve, but now I have a CO2 scrubber hooked up to it, so that eliminates the valve. Yes, I believe I filled mine up over the plumbing. Sadly, the lack of instructions with are a problem. I just watched the BRS video which I found to be perfect.

 

[bdurkan]

Yes, I did have the white valve, but now I have a CO2 scrubber hooked up to it, so that eliminates the valve. Yes, I believe I filled mine up over the plumbing. Sadly, the lack of instructions with are a problem. I just watched the BRS video which I found to be perfect.

Thank you for that. And I hate asking, but I cannot find that video anywhere on their site or YouTube. Would you mind attaching the link? That would help tremendously. Thank you!

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Thank you for that. And I hate asking, but I cannot find that video anywhere on their site or YouTube. Would you mind attaching the link? That would help tremendously. Thank you!

Let me see if I can find the one I watched, it may even bee reef octopus rather than BRS. Also I am not sure how to attach a link here, but I will give it a a shot.

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Thank you for that. And I hate asking, but I cannot find that video anywhere on their site or YouTube. Would you mind attaching the link? That would help tremendously. Thank you!

Okay, I do not know how to attach a link, but I found the you tube video I used. It is actually Coralvue. the exact heading for the video is : CLSC-1000 HOB & CLSC-2000 HOB Assembly and installation video

 

[bdurkan]

Okay, I do not know how to attach a link, but I found the you tube video I used. It is actually Coralvue. the exact heading for the video is : CLSC-1000 HOB & CLSC-2000 HOB Assembly and installation video

Thank you

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Thank you

You are certainly welcome. This video made things some much easier for me. I hope it helps you as well.