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Topic: Best value HOB skimmer

Posted By: clubbby
Subject: Best value HOB skimmer
Date Posted: February 23 2012 at 8:57am

So as some may be aware from previous posts, we don't have a sump, but we've gotten by. However, we are thinking within the next 2-3 months we will probably want to pick up a protien skimmer, so I thought I should start finding out a little more about this.

We know we don't want an in tank skimmer, which leaves us with the option of a HOB one, but we would like opinions from the community on which would be the best value (read: Inexpensive but not shoddy quality) for our 55g tank. From reading around, this one: Reef Octopus Hang-On- Back Protien Skimmer - BH100 http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Octopus-Hang--Protien-Skimmer/dp/B003OITI8A/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1330012391&sr=1-5 seems to be well liked. I initially thought the $160 price tag was a bit steep but looking at prices on skimmers in general that seems to be pretty standard. Does this seem like a good choice? Would others recommend differently?

Thanks in advance for your input!

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55G Fledgeling Reef

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Posted By: jdskidawg
Date Posted: February 23 2012 at 9:23am

I have heard the SWC Hot Skimmer is a good HOB! Although from what I understand its kind of big.

If I remember right (Ahanix screen name) had one for sale on here a while ago, might want to check

With him

Hope this helps

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150 in the works

8g Biocube,minijet 606,par38 led and Intank media tower,koralia nano