Protien Skimmer

Discussion in 'Equipment' started by smoke74, Oct 15, 2013.

  1. smoke74

    smoke74 Plankton

    55 gal tank and looking for the best HOB at a decent price protein skimmer?
     
  2. 501scionxb

    501scionxb Moderator

    I don't follow much on hob skimmers anymore but last I checked aqua-c remora pros were pretty good.

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  3. Kim

    Kim Secretary Staff Member

    Hiya,

    I got the Octopus 1000-B, or at least I think that's the one. It has a surface skimmer. It's rated for a 90-100 gallon and I'm using it on a 75. The surface skimmer requires me to keep my tank full at all times or you run the chance of burning out the motor if goes dry. The pump is inside the tank and is a bit of an eye sore. I've only had it for 2 months and only made one change to it by removing the bubble defuser on the return. It was trapping loose material and probably creating nitrates. Another thing I'm concern about is there is a sponge in the return chamber that is difficult to get to. Not sure if this is going to be a nitrate issue or not.

    It took a bit to get it adjusted so the skim was good, but not it's not an issue.

    Kim/Benton, AR
     
  4. reefjunky2

    reefjunky2 Administrator

    i have a in sump that i have modified to a hob and the pump can go in ur sump if u have one i would give it to u since i have modified it give me a call at 501-840-1823
    its rated for like 100 gallons i think
     
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  5. reefjunky2

    reefjunky2 Administrator

    skimmer

    i have a in sump that i have modified to a hob and the motor can go in ur sump if u have one i would give it to u since i have modified it give me a call at 501-840-1823
    its rated for like 100 gallons i think
     
  6. smoke74

    smoke74 Plankton

    David I may give you a call about this. Where is Bauxite from Clarksville?
     
  7. reefjunky2

    reefjunky2 Administrator

    We are just outside of Benton which is roughly 20 min south of little rock

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