Excalibur HV Protein Skimmers

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Lionking, Nov 23, 2004.

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  1. Lionking

    Lionking Astrea Snail

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    I am going to set up my 75 gallon FOWLR tank soon. Do you think I should go with the HV-1 hang on skimmer rated up to 100 gallons, or go witht the HV-2 rated up to 150-200 gallons? Anyone have one of these or any ideas?

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    Lionking, Nov 23, 2004
    Lionking, Nov 23, 2004
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  2. Matt Rogers

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    No experience with those skimmers, but I'd think the smaller one should be fine, unless you get big tank syndrome. ;)
     
    Matt Rogers, Nov 23, 2004
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  3. shawnz28

    shawnz28 3reef Sponsor

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    Depnds on how you plan to load it. If it will be light to moderately stocked the smaller will be fine. If you are going to stock heavy or have some messy eaters I might go for the larger one. They are good skimmers for the price, very similar in design to the Precision Marine Hot1, and I like them more than the BakPaks personally for the price point(the HV1 that is)
     
    shawnz28, Nov 25, 2004
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  4. gcrowptc

    gcrowptc Plankton

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    I bought the HV1 a month ago and love it, they are a little over rated though so I would go with the larger one
     
    gcrowptc, Jan 9, 2005
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  5. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Bigger is always better when iy comes to skimmers IMO.
     
    Craig Manoukian, Jan 14, 2005
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