Good HOB skimmer?
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Srkoe
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Good HOB skimmer?
I'm needing a good, but not too expensive HOB skimmer. Any ideas? It's for a 28 gallon nano cube. Something slender would be nice. I've read good things about the Eshopps 75h and the Reef Octopus HOB. Any thoughts appreciated!
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Mek0ng
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
+1 for an octo
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
I'm happy with my Backpacs.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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Srkoe
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
PP, is that the brand?
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Srkoe
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Awesome reviews on the bak pak. Should I order the pre-skimmer as well? There is limited space in the nano and I'd like to make it simple yet effective as possible.
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Nah, I don't use that.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
=1 to PP i got a BakPak for my tank per PP and it works great!!
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drj1259
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
o and also i got the BakPak for $45 plus shipping look on ebay there are always ones on there
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
New? That's a fantastic price!
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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Srkoe
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Looked on eBay. They were all more than DFS, plus shipping.
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drj1259
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
no PP it was slightly used but like new conition great buy... i bought an extra one like 2 weeks ago for only 55 used figured i had the extra money why not so trust me just keep checking ebay i have bought 2 from there for under $60 a piece
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
I have 2 Eshopps PSK75H's, 1 on a 37 and the other on 28 NanoCube. Had issues with micro bubbles in the beginning (that turned out to be my fault) but everything fine now. Premium Aquatics in Indy IN has the cheapest price.
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Srkoe
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Ended up with an Aquac remora...found it on Craigslist. Had to order a Maxi Jet 1200 for it so hopefully it will fit better. Microbubbles suck! Hopefully it will get a little better when it breaks in.
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Re: Good HOB skimmer?
+1 for Reef Octopus HOB.. 
for upto 60 gallons
for upto 100 gallons
for upto 60 gallons for upto 100 gallons