What's the best HOB Skimmer?

[dainironfoot]

HI guys, I was just wondering what the best hang on the back skimmer is. The wife won't let me have a sump(worried about the expensive hardwood floors) so I'm stuck with the HOB option. I have 46 gallon tank and planning on a light bioload. Thanx guys!!!

-Tony

 

[grigsy]

Deltec, Octopus and CPR - all good IMO.

 

[aaron1987]

I hear good things about Warner Marine as well. Price range for the skimmer you're looking to buy would help.

 

[dainironfoot]

I'm hoping to keep it under $200. Thanx guys

 

[murraycamp]

I bought the Octo bh2000 and have been happy with it. I would estimate it produces about 2-3x more skimmate, and darker skimmate, than my old Remora Pro. It should be in your price range as well.

HTH

 

[saltwater4life1]

I have the octopus BH2000 as well. Great skimmer, A few micro bubbles here and there but i just slid a filter sock over the out take and the bubbles go up in the filter sock instead of through it. Still a few here and there, But worth it imo for the performance.

 

[sjm817]

I would worry more about HW floors with a HOB skimmer than a sump. When they overflow (they do), its on the floor. An in sump skimmer doesn't have that problem.

 

[aaron1987]

Anyone have any experience with the Octopus 800s with Sicce pump? I'm thinking about upgrading my Remora w/mj1200 to one. How does it compare to the BH2000?

 

[jjk_reef00]

I bought an aqua c remora pro on reef central for around $130 then upgraded the pump and it pulls a lot out of my tank. I have to empty the cup every 2 days.
I'm happy with it for the price tag. Now I use the mj1200 for water changes.

 

[E.intheC]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14820543#post14820543 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sjm817
I would worry more about HW floors with a HOB skimmer than a sump. When they overflow (they do), its on the floor. An in sump skimmer doesn't have that problem.

I agree... My tunze skimmer overflowed a lot today (due to my messing with it and not paying close enough attention).. luckily it's an in-tank skimmer.

If I were you and had $200 to spend on a skimmer, I'd be looking for a used Warner Marine Hang On, used Deltec, or a used Tunze 9005. My 2 cents. Or, go a bit above that and buy the WM or Tunze new.

 

[username in use]

I used to have a HOB skimmer, on the second floor, and one day noticed some water dripping down a wall. I quickly ran upstairs to find my skimmer had been overflowing for quite some time and there was tons of water on the floor. I switched to a sump and have never had another drop of water touch the wood floors. Except when i drop a bucket haha.

 

[recife111]

Deltec mce300 is a great little skimmer.