HOB Protein skimmers

[1journeyman]

I posted this on the equipment board but didn't get much info.
Which is the best HOB skimmer out there? I already have an aqua medic turboflotor. It seems to work fairly well, but I think I need an additional protein skimmer for the opposite side of my tank (for skimming and surface agitation).
any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[drew2005]

Ive got an Marine Technical Concepts skimmer. It is a HOB. It works great and i have been told it is one of the best out there by numerous people. I hooked it up and it started skimming within 4 hours. I have seen them in 3 LFS around here.

 

[snipe]

You say the best so I say aquaC remora Or the AquaC Remora Pro. There bolth top of the line in just about every ones "that has a hob skimmer" opinion. Thoughs would be the best to get.

 

[cubuffs]

Fanatic aquarists go for deltec. They make a HOB skimmer that sells for $400. Check them out if you are interested. They work very well!

 

[1journeyman]

Deltec... never heard of them. Do they have dealers in the US?

 

[tinyreef]

reasonable priced hob: aquac remora
cheaper hob: cpr bakpak
expensive hob: deltec
all excellent skimmers for their price ranges.
remora is my pers pref.

 

[vito525]

For the Money, the AquaC Remora is a good one, get the skimmer box, eliminates most bubbles that appear in ALL HOB skimmers

 

[ohiorn67]

I have the RemoraC pro on my 90.....it is fantastic. I am pretty new to this hobby and found it simple and easy to deal and operate and get it doing the job. It offers an optional preskimmer bubble eliminator box that works wonders and so I get no little air bubbles clogging up the tank. Here is my tank pic...you can see the box barely in the back of the tank....it is black and blends with the background black I have.....the box to empty is sooo easy to do also....

 

[1journeyman]

Thanks for the replies.
I emailed The Remora folks and received a prompt reply back suggesting a high powered Mag pump with a Remora Pro.
I may go that option. Like I originally said, I'm happy with my AquaMedic but it can't keep up with my increased bio load.

 

[mudplayerx]

Do you have 20 to 25x the volume of your tank flowing through your tank per hour?

 

[airforceb2]

Another one to keep in mind is the Excalibur. They are awesome for around $175. Make sure you get the pump upgrade though.

 

[ohiorn67]

yes I upgraded to the mag3 on my remora and it does a terrific job.....good idea, forgot to tell you this....I have also emailed remora for info and they have a great customer service response time.

 

[fishmamma]

I have been very happy with my Aqua C Remora. Was skimming very quickly after being installed.