Good HOB protein skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by jhawkor, Apr 23, 2009.

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  1. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    yes cheap, made in China cheap....Sorry Steve, no offense...... They use less than quality parts. You end up replacing stuff within a year or two. Serious. I've been that route....bought all cheap in the beginning, because it was cheap, but turned out to cost more in the long run, cause i had to buy more or better. Their Odyssea lights aren't bad. A few people here use them, as I said earlier, I used their T6's and they were ok, not great, just ok. Luna and a few others use their MH's and they have had to replace the ballasts and bulbs before they should have, if they were made with quality stuff. Save your money and buy the mid to high priced stuff. Everyone here will tell you the same thing. Spend it now or spend it later........

    yes legit, but they rarely have bulbs and parts in stock...lots of stuff back ordered.
     
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  3. noobie

    noobie Astrea Snail

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    Oh wait. Those might be too expensive for the subject of this thread. :-[
     
  4. stepperbabe

    stepperbabe Astrea Snail

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    Hello, I had a odessy 75 I just took out my 65 gallon reef tank , not good .I bought the cpr bak- pak it has a easy to clean style,very easy to get started as soon as i put it in it was creating some foam ,bought on ebay for 140.00 others on forum complained about micro bubbles but not an issue for me so far ,you can add a bubble box they sell if that becomes a problem. really think this one is great product very easy to use.........
     
  5. coolridernum1

    coolridernum1 Feather Duster

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    I've got great products at the lowest price. My PC light work like lights they will easy last over 6 months for 89 bucks. My skimmer was hard to set up but after i got it set-up it foams and fills cup with green water every 2-3 days. "my tank is only cycling"

    My HOB over flow works perfect and the price was the lowest in the world "new@39.00"

    It is very cheap and paying 250 bucks for a killer skimmer is fine if you got that kind of money. You do get what you pay for,,if it last over 6 months it's worth it to me.

    I'm not making money fragging and so why buy 800 buck lights when i just need a little light for now. I will keep buying from them because I've had great products and low prices from them.

    Don't be mad because you paid for stuff at such a high cost and new newbie's are buying great products at such a cost saving. I think that's most of the complaints, people sees cheap and says it must not work at all.

    In fact they work great and are cheap because they are made in china plain and simple.
     
  6. adam

    adam Montipora Digitata

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    I have the Aqua C Remora HOB. Its about $160 but It works great the easiest skimmer out there and thier customer service is the best. I highly recommend it. I have a 46 gallon and have no algae at all. Its true you get what you pay for.