Hob protein skimmer for 40 gallon?

[Khoi_La]

I recently purchased this fiji cube Aio box for my 40 breeder that im setting up and it has a chamber which seems to be big enough for the icecap nano skimmer. Only thing is, according to the description, it only works well for a 30 gallon. Ive only seen issues with over skimming but idk if "under-skimming" can be an issue?

My stocking plan is only 2 clowns, flameback angel and a juv tomi tang. So not too heavy in bioload.

The skimmer section is measured to be 4.4" x 6.7". Beside that icecap nano that seems to have pretty decent reviews but seems to be a tat too small, do you guys know any other good skimmer what would fit into that chamber?
Many thanks in advance!

 

[andrewey]

That's a pretty sizeable bioload with both a tang and angel in a 40- I certainly wouldn't scoff at this once you see how much waste that tang produces

For in tank, I'd look at the Tunze 9004. For out of tank, look at the aquamaxx hob 1.5

 

[ichthyogeek]

I like the Coralife Super Skimmers. I've been running one on my tank. My only gripe is that it's inaccessible to clean the inside manually unless you have a brush or something. The 65 gallon rated skimmer is 4.2x5x5x20.8 inches. You still need to clean it every week. Mine runs for two clowns, a flame angel, and a hippo tang in a 55 gallon system

 

[Khoi_La]

That's a pretty sizeable bioload with both a tang and angel in a 40- I certainly wouldn't scoff at this once you see how much waste that tang produces

For in tank, I'd look at the Tunze 9004. For out of tank, look at the aquamaxx hob 1.5

Hm i didnt think that theyd create such bioload since the angel is only 2 inches rn and the tank is like 2.5 inches . Thanks for pointing that out!

 

[andrewey]

You should look at a fish's diet and metabolism, not only their size

 

[FlexingFishSticks]

I would recommend the aquamaxx 1.5 hob skimmer but I don’t think it will fit based off you’re measurements. Fluval PS1 would fit not sure how effective of a skimmer it is though!

 

[Khoi_La]

I would recommend the aquamaxx 1.5 hob skimmer but I don’t think it will fit based off you’re measurements. Fluval PS1 would fit not sure how effective of a skimmer it is though!

I just look at the aquamaxx, it seems like its a bit too wide for that chamber i have or else itd be a perfect fit. And ill check that fluval out, thanks!

 

[Khoi_La]

I like the Coralife Super Skimmers. I've been running one on my tank. My only gripe is that it's inaccessible to clean the inside manually unless you have a brush or something. The 65 gallon rated skimmer is 4.2x5x5x20.8 inches. You still need to clean it every week. Mine runs for two clowns, a flame angel, and a hippo tang in a 55 gallon system

Is that one easy to take apart and clean the inside? I have a hob octopus and its a pain in the butt to clean

 

[FlexingFishSticks]

I just look at the aquamaxx, it seems like its a bit too wide for that chamber i have or else itd be a perfect fit. And ill check that fluval out, thanks!

Good luck! Let us know what you end up deciding on!

 

[Aquavaj]

I have the cadlights pls-50 elite 2. It's not well known but it's been working great. I get about a quarter cup of skimmate every 2 days. Not light tea color skimmate but cream color coffee.

 

[Khoi_La]

I have the cadlights pls-50 elite 2. It's not well known but it's been working great. I get about a quarter cup of skimmate every 2 days. Not light tea color skimmate but cream color coffee.

Is that skimmer considered a hob? And if you dont mind me asking, how long have you been using it? Is it reliable and easy to clean?

 

[Anthony Scholfield]

i vote aquamaxx. I use the HOB and they also have a smaller in sump version i am using too. They are top notch units.

 

[Khoi_La]

i vote aquamaxx. I use the HOB and they also have a smaller in sump version i am using too. They are top notch units.

I looked at the aquamaxx and the only down side is, it wouldnt fit into my chamber which is measured to be 4.4x6.7 or else i'd have bought it

 

[Anthony Scholfield]

did you see the small in sump version?

its the ws-1

 

[ichthyogeek]

Is that one easy to take apart and clean the inside? I have a hob octopus and its a pain in the butt to clean

Unfortunately no. Like I said, it's hard to clean the inner chamber where the bubbles come from. The skimmer cup is easy to clean, but it's just the main chamber that's hard to get at.

 

[Khoi_La]

did you see the small in sump version?

its the ws-1

That one seems to fit perfectly! Thanks. Ill definitely put that one into considerations after doing some more research on it!

 

[Anthony Scholfield]

That one seems to fit perfectly! Thanks. Ill definitely put that one into considerations after doing some more research on it!

Yeah I quite like it!