HOB skimmer suggestions?

RandyS · Nov 29, 2013

What's the best hang on back skimmer for a 60 gal? I guess is my next big question?

skinz78 · Nov 29, 2013

I have had a HOB Reef Octopus skimmer and it was great, I forget the model though.

BTW I moved your post into it's own thread to get you more responses.

RandyS · Nov 30, 2013

Ok thanks.

RandyS · Nov 30, 2013

I've been looking at the Reef Octopus BH-100 anybody have any experience with it?

RandyS · Nov 30, 2013

Like the Aquamaxx HOB-1 as well.. So many to choose from.

TJ's Reef · Nov 30, 2013

I've had/used an Eshopps PSK-75H for several years and though would prefer the 100H model still happy with performance on old 75g and now for my QT system.

Cheers, Todd

Bustyraker · Nov 30, 2013

RandyS said:
I've been looking at the Reef Octopus BH-100 anybody have any experience with it?

I have the bh-100 and it's a good skimmer but I wouldn't recommend it for a 60 gallon. I have a 55 and just upgraded to an swc 160 cone. I would get the bh 1000 if I were u

dodgerblew · Nov 30, 2013

A-Maxx HOB

NanaReefer · Nov 30, 2013

RandyS said:
I've been looking at the Reef Octopus BH-100 anybody have any experience with it?

I've been running the BH-1000 for almost a year. Great skimmer!! Very quiet which is a big plus for me as my recliner sits about 2' from my tank

I had a friend make a pre-skimmer box for me. I get great surface skimming this way.

RandyS · Dec 1, 2013

Then the BH-1000 it is then. Thanks Nanareefer. Where exactly is ur prebox sitting?

harryball69 · Dec 19, 2013

Reef Octopus by far...... i have a hang on back Reef Octopus BH-1000. ive been running for over a year now... works great... my friend also has one.... loves it.. reef on

harryball69 · Dec 19, 2013

just cut your intake pipe to match your tanks waterline and you can skim off the top of the waterline. all tanks are different this is how you make it work to its peak... then you wont need that other intake box you had made. reef on

RandyS · Dec 19, 2013

Thanks HB69 can you show a pic of how you're doing yours.?

slate744 · Dec 19, 2013

I have a aquac remora pro and love it. It keeps my water crystal clear.

NanaReefer · Dec 19, 2013

RandyS said:
Then the BH-1000 it is then. Thanks Nanareefer. Where exactly is ur prebox sitting?

Right top corner. I used 2 mags from an old Korilla power head to attach the box. Makes removing the box for cleaning a breeze. I also modded the intake pipe on the skimmer by cutting away 2" and added an attachment from an old canister filter

harryball69 · Dec 22, 2013

i would.. but iam not very good trying to load and find a pic.. i cut mine to where my waterline is at the top of intake slots. and this leaves you plenty of room for water evaporation.. sorry i dont have a pic.. reef on

harryball69 · Dec 22, 2013

i would.. but iam not very good trying to load and find a pic.. i cut mine to where my waterline is at the top of intake slots. and this leaves you plenty of room for water evaporation.. sorry i dont have a pic.. reef on

harryball69 · Dec 22, 2013

i would.. but iam not very good trying to load and find a pic.. i cut mine to where my waterline is at the top of intake slots. and this leaves you plenty of room for water evaporation.. sorry i dont have a pic.. reef on