HOB skimmer for 75 gallon sps tank

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  1. steve888

    steve888 Plankton

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    I am planning to setup 75 gallon reef with sps and two tangs. Anyone have any good experience with HOB skimmer? I hear good things about Deltec MCE600, but my budget is under $300.
     
    steve888, Nov 21, 2007
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  2. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    any skimmer is better than no skimmer.
     
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  3. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    its a great skimmer !!!
     
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    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    Kick-*ss skimmer ........ it's on my 120g :)
     
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  5. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Hey chap! I've got MC 500 (internal in 75 gal) ... You can find its review in Review section of 3reef...

    It's great and cheaper than MCE 600!

    Cheers!
     
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  6. steve888

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    Thanks the info everyone. I am looking for external HOB skimmer though.
     
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  7. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Cool... If I were You I would try to save some $$$ and get the MCE 600! The biggest problem with HOB skimmers is clogging and related consequences...

    Good luck chap! :)
     
    Camilsky, Nov 22, 2007
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  8. 2t2_crash

    2t2_crash Fire Worm

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    I do not suggest the red sea skimmer.
     
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  9. steve888

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    The MCE600 cost almost $500, my budget is about $300.
     
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  10. Happyface888

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    you should wait till december 21st marinesolutioninc will be releasing the octopus bh300f which will probaly be the first reciric hob it cost 230 and it will be more than enough for your tank
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    Happyface888, Dec 5, 2007
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