HOB Protein Skimmer

427HISS · Jan 5, 2020

I tried one of my AquaMaxx's on our 29g BioCubes thinking it would be overkill, but the added sponge from them, I had no bubbles. So, I left it on ever sense. I put the skimmer intake tube in the first chamber then the output goes next door to the second chamber. By doing so, I don't have a need for a mechanical filter.

Opus · Jan 8, 2020

I also ran the AquaMaxx ConeS HOB Protein Skimmer for a couple of years and it did a really good job.

Dcole12 · Jan 12, 2020

Since I havea 46 gallon tank, I am either going to do the AquaMaxx or the Reef Octopus, what size skimmer should I get?

lilgrounchuck · Jan 12, 2020

I’ve got a macro aqua m50 I bought off amazon for about $50 and it works great. It kicked micro bubbles into the tank for the first couple of hours it was in there but nothing after that. It does a surprisingly good job of pulling thick gunk out, especially considering the low price tag.

dank reefer · Jan 12, 2020

Aquamaxx hob skimmer if you can find a used one. I use it in my 36g and it works great

Dcole12 · Jan 12, 2020

lilgrounchuck said:
I’ve got a macro aqua m50 I bought off amazon for about $50 and it works great. It kicked micro bubbles into the tank for the first couple of hours it was in there but nothing after that. It does a surprisingly good job of pulling thick gunk out, especially considering the low price tag.

What size tank do you have?

Dcole12 · Jan 12, 2020

Jose Esteves said:
Aquamaxx hob skimmer if you can find a used one. I use it in my 36g and it works great

Awesome,
I will look on ebay as well to see if there is any used ones.

lilgrounchuck · Jan 12, 2020

Dcole12 said:
What size tank do you have?

It’s a 50 gallon.

Dcole12 · Jan 12, 2020

lilgrounchuck said:
It’s a 50 gallon.

Do you think it does as well as a AquaMaxx or an Octopus?

lilgrounchuck · Jan 12, 2020

Dcole12 said:
Do you think it does as well as a AquaMaxx or an Octopus?

I’ve never owned either of those so I can’t say. I can say that i think it works great and it does a good job pulling out gunk. It’s got a really small footprint too. I’ve got a seaclear 50 gal tank and I can fit this skimmer and a seachem tidal 110 side by side in the slot on top. I’m happy with it.