HOB Protein Skimmer

Dcole12 · Jan 3, 2020

Hi Everyone,

I currently don't have a protein skimmer, but I am looking to get a HOB protein skimmer. I have a 46 gallon bow front tank. I am thinking about adding this to my tank soon, but am looking for suggestions. If you could list your suggestions. I am not trying to break the bank on a HOB protein skimmer, but what are your suggestions for "the best bang for your buck" Thanks for all the suggestions!

Waterislife · Jan 3, 2020

Cpr has a decent one, never any complaints

BarSnackz · Jan 3, 2020

Tunze has some in-tank ones. I swear by those things and they look pretty slick!

MTBake · Jan 3, 2020

I have used a reef Octopus for years with no issues. Pulls lots of gunk for a hob skimmer.

Here's a link;

Reef Octopus Classic 2000-Hob Protein Skimmer

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mayday0237 · Jan 3, 2020

Dcole12 said:
Hi Everyone,

I currently don't have a protein skimmer, but I am looking to get a HOB protein skimmer. I have a 46 gallon bow front tank. I am thinking about adding this to my tank soon, but am looking for suggestions. If you could list your suggestions. I am not trying to break the bank on a HOB protein skimmer, but what are your suggestions for "the best bang for your buck" Thanks for all the suggestions!

Remora! Fantastic but and worth the $...also overbuy for size it is worth it.

mayday0237 · Jan 3, 2020

mayday0237 said:
Remora! Fantastic but and worth the $...also overbuy for size it is worth it.

AquaC Remora Hang-On Protein Skimmer | eBay

<p dir="ltr">AquaC Remora Hang-On Protein Skimmer. Condition is Used. Please see pictures and ask questions before buying the item. All sales are final and i will not send a partial payment return. </p>

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They are very simple.. no "dialing it in" perfect for begginers

Eleni18 · Jan 3, 2020

Deltec MCE400

S2G · Jan 3, 2020

I like the tunze myself. They basically look like an internal overflow box. RO has a workhorse but its $$$. It also looks like the backpack Ghostbusters wore.

Opus · Jan 3, 2020

Eleni18 said:
Deltec MCE400

This is the best HOB skimmer on the market imo. Only issue is cost. I have the model above it on my 75gal tank and it really pulls out the gunk. I've never seen such dry foam.

joseserrano · Jan 3, 2020

I have a remora and a RO HOB 2000 LMK if you are interested. Both new, both below retail

Eleni18 · Jan 3, 2020

Opus said:
This is the best HOB skimmer on the market imo. Only issue is cost. I have the model above it on my 75gal tank and it really pulls out the gunk. I've never seen such dry foam.

Me too, I have the deltec MCE600 in my 75 gallon tank and it is perfect

WiscoFishNut · Jan 3, 2020

I'm using this HOB skimmer for my coral QT setup - AquaTop Xyclone. It's not super quiet, but it works like a champ and the price point is pretty dang low.

Dcole12 · Jan 3, 2020

The pric

WiscoFishNut said:
I'm using this HOB skimmer for my coral QT setup - AquaTop Xyclone. It's not super quiet, but it works like a champ and the price point is pretty dang low.

The price point on that is great! Is it extremely loud? The tank is right in my living room. I wouldn't want something to excessive.

427HISS · Jan 3, 2020

I liked my Aquamax so much, I bought a second.

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Dcole12 · Jan 3, 2020

427HISS said:
I liked my Aquamax so much, I bought a second.

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Thanks for this information! I think I might do this skimmer or the octo one! I really appreciate it!

WiscoFishNut · Jan 3, 2020

Dcole12 said:
The pric

The price point on that is great! Is it extremely loud? The tank is right in my living room. I wouldn't want something to excessive.

As long as you don't completely remove the air intake hose plug its not too bad. I removed the end cap on mine to let it run wide open since its in the basement any way

Dcole12 · Jan 3, 2020

WiscoFishNut said:
As long as you don't completely remove the air intake hose plug its not too bad. I removed the end cap on mine to let it run wide open since its in the basement any way

Good To know that's important! The price is hard to beat! I am definitely going to do more research.

Spkarim · Jan 4, 2020

I bought the Macro Aqua M50 for my 40g. It is cheaper than others at $70 and seems to work OK so far

427HISS · Jan 5, 2020

Eleni18 said:
Me too, I have the deltec MCE600 in my 75 gallon tank and it is perfect

Delete produces great products and I'm sure this skimmer is one, but I just looked at new one on ebay for $519. eek.... I'm sure prices are wide. It does have a area for carbon etc. Nice unit.

Here's one review on a site I trust. I've heard it's rated up to 90g.

Product Review: The Deltec MCE600 HOB Skimmer

Aquarists are very passionate and opinionated about their skimmers.

www.advancedaquarist.com

Gw2kpro · Jan 5, 2020

Dcole12 said:
Hi Everyone,

I currently don't have a protein skimmer, but I am looking to get a HOB protein skimmer. I have a 46 gallon bow front tank. I am thinking about adding this to my tank soon, but am looking for suggestions. If you could list your suggestions. I am not trying to break the bank on a HOB protein skimmer, but what are your suggestions for "the best bang for your buck" Thanks for all the suggestions!

Bought an aquamaxx 1.5 HOB second hand off someone on this site. It's a beast. I think there are several good ones out there but they all make noise with the huge amount of air incorporation / bubble generation.