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Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 2:28 am
by Srkoe
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!
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 3:01 am
by Mek0ng
+1 for an octo
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 11:11 am
by Pufferpunk
I'm happy with my Backpacs.
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 3:09 pm
by Srkoe
PP, is that the brand?
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 3:19 pm
by Srkoe
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.
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:36 pm
by Pufferpunk
Nah, I don't use that.
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 9:59 pm
by drj1259
=1 to PP i got a BakPak for my tank per PP and it works great!!
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 10:00 pm
by drj1259
o and also i got the BakPak for $45 plus shipping look on ebay there are always ones on there
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 12:25 am
by Pufferpunk
New? That's a fantastic price!
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 2:08 am
by Srkoe
Looked on eBay. They were all more than DFS, plus shipping.
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 6:50 pm
by drj1259
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
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 10:11 pm
by jmiller
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.
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 1:46 pm
by Srkoe
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.
Re: Good HOB skimmer?
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:20 am
by Robin Milford
+1 for Reef Octopus HOB..
for upto 60 gallons
for upto 100 gallons