Shopping around for a HOB Skimmer for my 125, any suggestions?

[brandonsivek]

Well, I now have my powerheads going, new BETTER lighting is on its way, and the last thing I need to buy for now is a skimmer. I am going to need a HOB as I am not running a sump. The tank is going to be mostly fish only, but there will be some simple corals such as mushrooms and zoas. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. OH, and pretty reasonlably prices as well.
Thanks everyone,
Brandon

 

[meowzer]

Super Reef Octopus XP 1000S CONE Hang- on-Back Protein Skimmer.
Great Value and quality construction.
Designed to be hassle free with simple installation.
LX 2000S Specifications:
* Recommended for aquaria up to a 150 gallons.
* Dimensions: 11 1/4" L x 17.5" H ( 23 5/8" body + collection cup) x 7" W (out of tank body)
* Pump (included): 1 x Bubble Blaster 1000

IT RUNS ABOUT $325....but it's an octopus

 

[brandonsivek]

Thanks Meow, yeah I was looking at the Octopus brand and I only hear good things about them. Deff on the list.

 

[dmanatee]

The Coralife super Skimmer 220 model is great as well and a little cheaper (dont look at the smaller model, it wont keep up). I would admit the octo is better, but I use the coralife on mine and it pulls out alot of nasty stuff.

 

[acrylic51]

No sump on your setup?

 

[brandonsivek]

Nah Shawn. I will probably build one later on, but I have an eheim canister filter (soon to be 2) and 2 aquaclear 70's.

 

[acrylic51]

Deltec, AquaC.....