Best HOB skimmer under $200 for 30 gallon reef ???

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  1. yo69xl

    yo69xl Plankton

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    Hello , I just finished my cycle and got a small CUC on my 30 gallon tank. I wanna know what is the best HOB skimmer under 200 bucks for a tank my size .
    The octopus 1000 looks good, but don't know much about it, what other options do I have ???

    thanks a lot ....
     
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  2. saints fan 420

    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    check reef octo for a hob, i saw one they sell not long ago, the one i saw was rated for like a 150 gallon tank, but im sure they have some for your tank...

    the reef octos i saw also werent like the normal ones you see, they have the pump mounted outside which i think is a huge advantage...
     
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  3. Mobalized

    Mobalized Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Tunze 9002 I believe also
     
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  4. Bustopher

    Bustopher Skunk Shrimp

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    Tunez or Hydor are the only ones I like. CPR works well too.

    I don't like the ones with the motors that are not submerged like on the eshopps and Octopus. Seem to run hot and loud.
     
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  5. jdrak

    jdrak Astrea Snail

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    check out aquamaxx. Mine does well in my 55g.
     
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  6. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    I didn't think the 9002 was HOB. :confused::confused:
     
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  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Not necessarily HOB, but it is an in-tank, or submersible skimmmer.

    I recommend the Hydor nano Skim ($105 on Marine Depot). I have it on my 29G. great skimmer. Check out the review in my signature.
     
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  8. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Honestly in a tank that small, unless your having nitrate problems or keeping alot of sps, weekly water changes will do enough to not need a skimmer IMO.
     
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  9. VeloceReef

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    I used a CPR backpack with an accela pump and loved it.
     
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  10. yo69xl

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    Thank you guys for all the help .

    so far I'm leaning towards the aquamaxx hob1 , but I still have time to decide ..
     
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