best HOB skimmer for budget

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by High_hopes, Oct 23, 2011.

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  1. High_hopes

    High_hopes Astrea Snail

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    I'm looking around and debating on what protein skimmer to go with for a 36gal corner tank. I have 14" to work with on one side of the tank. It's the last thing that I need for my tank. I've looked at the sea clone by instant ocean, reef octopus bh-100 and the red sea prizm hob.

    Any other suggestions for anything under $150?
     
    High_hopes, Oct 23, 2011
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  2. ricoop

    ricoop Skunk Shrimp

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    Reef octopus has gotten good reviews. I got the coralife super skimmer 65 because it was $95. I am happy with it so far, but the reef octo has gotten better reviews and doesn't cost that much more. If I had it to do again, I think thats what I would go with.
     
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  3. High_hopes

    High_hopes Astrea Snail

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    I'd like to find one at the LFS but they don't have reef octopus yet... I found it on thatpetplace.com, not sure how they are for service
     
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  4. mightyrae

    mightyrae Spaghetti Worm

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    Most everything I have read points to reef octopus.
     
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  5. Stammer

    Stammer Bristle Worm

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    I bought an Odyssea PS-75 off ebay and have been pleasantly surprised for the price! Understand that you get what you pay for, but given that, it is possible to get into this hobby on a budget.:)
     
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  6. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Reef Octopus, Eshopps, CPR... Just steer clear of the SeaClown. Most anybody that has used one will tell you it's a worthless POS (including me).
     
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  7. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Reef Octopus BH100
     
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  8. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Seano Hermano, Oct 30, 2011
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  9. dee99gt

    dee99gt Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have eshopps and I am pretty happy with it. I just bought a in sump skimmer from eshopps as well waiting for everything to arrive to finish my sump.
     
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  10. Jodah

    Jodah Feather Duster

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    I'll have to second Seano's recommendation. Granted it's not a HOB version, but it's footprint is small enough that it shouldn't be much different than the RO's pump hanging in the tank.
     
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