Skimmer Upgrade?

[bennyd]

Alright so I been using my Aqua C Remora that I bought for my 55g when I had it, on my 120g/40g sump/fuge, is the Reef Octopus HB 300 Dual Hang on Back Protein Skimmer a decent upgrade? I can get one for 50$.

The ONLY reason I am going for HOB is because there is not much room at all to put a protein skimmer IN the sump. Not without removing it or moving the display lol. I've not found a small enough in sump skimmer.

 

[bennyd]

30+ views and not one response? Sheesh. LoL

 

[BrunstuckyJoe]

Can't you get one that sits beside the sump and plum it into the sump...I think it would be better than a hang on the back one....

 

[Greg 45]

Purchase a lifreef skimmer, best that I have ever purchased.

 

[bennyd]

There is no room on the sides... The way the thing was hard plumbed from the original owner, there's only like 3 inches of space on either end of the sump.

 

[DiscoReefRover]

Save your money buy a euro-reef be done with it ...JMO

 

[serpentman]

With skimmers (like tanks) you can often find yourself chasing your tail as newer and better ones are always coming out.

Most (but not all) manufacturers tend to over-rate their skimmer capacity. I have found this to be more likely in the entry-level models. Therefore many use 1/2 of the manufacturer's rating as a guide to their true capacity in a reef. Obviously bioloads can influence this. In the case of the HB 300, my guess is you will be pushing its limits. However, it is likely better than what you have. I am a fan of buying the best skimmer your pocketbook will allow. If you foresee being able to save up another $100 or so in the next couple months, I would take Sean's "discoreefrover" advice and try to get a used ER model that will be much truer to its rating.