Protein skimmer

[aaron101]

would it be worth the money to buy a skimmer for a 55-75g tank. if so what would be a good kind, an in the sump one or a hang on also what brand.I just dont want to by a hunk of junk. I just dont think i have alot of room in my sump. my lfs told me its a good idea but i dont have to have one.

 

[bulldog123]

Its like everything else in this hobby. The more/better gadgets you have the easier the hobby is. JMO. Top of the list is Bubble King from there its down hill. I can suggest more if need be. JFTR I dont have a Bubble King

 

[btldreef]

Originally Posted by aaron101
http:///forum/post/3228615
would it be worth the money to buy a skimmer for a 55-75g tank. if so what would be a good kind, an in the sump one or a hang on also what brand.I just dont want to by a hunk of junk. I just dont think i have alot of room in my sump. my lfs told me its a good idea but i dont have to have one.
What are your plans for this tank?
Fish stock list (future fish stock list) and such
Honestly, I would run a skimmer. It's just better, but not necessary. There are plenty of people that don't run skimmers (I don't on my 14G, but do on my 155G). The heavier the bio load, the more you need the skimmer.
If you decide not to do a skimmer, you'll have to stay on top of water changes and be careful with what fish you stock (some produce a heavier bio load) and how much you feed. Also, no skimmer usually = bigger CUC to compensate.

 

[mech-a-nic]

I run a skimmer on my 120 and 55 my 2 nanos don't but they have a light bio load. I run a G3 on my 120 and a G2 on my 55. both insump style

 

[btldreef]

As for size limitations in the sump, there are some decent hang on skimmers, you might want to look into that.
Originally Posted by Mech-a-nic
http:///forum/post/3228646
I run a skimmer on my 120 and 55 my 2 nanos don't but they have a light bio load. I run a G3 on my 120 and a G2 on my 55. both insump style

I have the G3 on a 155, best skimmer I've ever owned. Love the ASM line.

 

[aaron101]

what would be a good hang on. Would you still recommend it even if I plan to upgrade to a 90g in the next year, would i still be able to use the same skimmer for a 75g tank to a 90g tank, or can i get an external skimmer that is outside of my sump. What one would be the best.

 

[wangotango]

If you have room in your sump for an Octopus brand, then that would be my choice.

 

[scottnlisa]

I just added a HOB Octopus BH300F to my 125g and let me tell you the difference is night and day. My water was crystal clear only after 2 days. This is the 1st skimmer I have owned so I compare it to anything. I can say though with no experience with skimmers, I got it hooked up some what easily and final tuning it right now. I paid $200 for it.

 

[ibew41]

for a 55 a octopus-150,and for a 75 a octopus-200

 

[bluetang66]

it's hard to beat a octo for performance or price.

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by IBEW41
http:///forum/post/3228943
for a 55 a octopus-150,and for a 75 a octopus-200

Originally Posted by Bluetang66
http:///forum/post/3228969
it's hard to beat a octo for performance or price.
I got an Octo BH100SS for my 54g about a month ago...I HATE IT!!!
It blows bubbles into the tank constantly
I talked to a few "experts" and they say w/o taking the whole thing apart and redoing it there is no FIX

I should have gotten the aqua C Remora.....I may trash the octo

 

[ibew41]

before the octo hob I had the remora and mine was loud as in not a back ground noise but annoying loud and had to keep cleaning the thing or it would stop working.sorry weowzer that you had a bad unit and I recommended it to you but every manufacturer has some bad units (my remora may have been 1)

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by IBEW41
http:///forum/post/3228983
before the octo hob I had the remora and mine was loud as in not a back ground noise but annoying loud and had to keep cleaning the thing or it would stop working.sorry weowzer that you had a bad unit and I recommended it to you but every manufacturer has some bad units (my remora may have been 1)
LOL.....That's ok....I shopped around and thought I picked the best one
it seems if there is a lemon in the bunch I find it

 

[aaron101]

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[aaron101]

Is there anything wrong with the HOB style skimmers? Or is it just the extra stuff in the tank that you can see.

 

[aaron101]

How good would a reef octopus HOB 1000 for 160$ Its rated for up to 90g does that sound good?