Best Skimmer for the money?

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  1. flcracker

    flcracker Astrea Snail

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    I am looking for a good protein skimmer to put on my 45 gallon FOWLR tank. I don't want to break the bank but I also don't want to buy a insufficient skimmer and wast my money.

    From what I've read the AquaC Remora looks like a good choice. What about the CPR Aquatic bak pak 2? It looks like a good skimmer for cheaper

    Any advice on what would be best for my tank is appreciated. Thanks!
     
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  2. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    Do you have a sump?
     
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  3. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    I don't think the AquaC is particularly efficient for a skimmer by todays standards. I think much better than the back pack though. Do you need an HOB, or as Daniel072 asked, do you have a sump? Aquamax and Reef Octupus have some good HOB skimmers. In-sump skimmer are much better though, and can be run more aggressively, as there is less chance of a flood.
     
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    I like the Tunze DOC 9002
     
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  5. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    One of my favorite HOB skimmers I ever had was a coralife super skimmer. The only real issue with this skimmer was the the water level in the tank had to be VERY consistent.
     
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  6. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I used a Super Reef Octopus BH-100F on a 46bf and a 55 for years. Great skimmer.
     
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  7. flcracker

    flcracker Astrea Snail

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    No sump, so I need a HOB.
     
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  8. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    cheep wise odysea skimmers are 30 bucks and mine worked great for over 2 years not super duper great but it is a work horse

    for the best quality reef octo is the best another good runner up is the bubble Magnus hob skimmers
     
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  9. flcracker

    flcracker Astrea Snail

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    What about a Reef Octopus BH-50? Would this work or should I try the BH-100 or Tunze 9002?
     
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  10. Bustopher

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    I would only get HOB's where the motors/pumps are submerged.
     
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