HOB skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Shelle, Feb 5, 2012.

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  1. Shelle

    Shelle Astrea Snail

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    I am upgrading my reef to a 150g and am looking for a good HOB skimmer, I'm currently running an Octopus BH 100f and I like it, it's just not enough for a 150g. I'm considering adding a second, similar skimmer or going with a tunze 9026. Any opinions?
     
    Shelle, Feb 5, 2012
    Shelle, Feb 5, 2012
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    you could run a 2nd skimmer of the same type
    or you could look at the BH2000F - which is made for larger aquariums and should be OK on a moderately stocked 150 IMO

    but as you are upgrading to a 150 is there an opportunity to include a sump in this new build?

    with a sump, your options on skimmers is less limited, as there are plenty designed to handle aquariums that large and much larger

    Steve
     
    steve wright, Feb 6, 2012
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  3. Shelle

    Shelle Astrea Snail

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    I know, I just really don't want to drill this tank. I had a sump before and besides being able to hide everything I didn't like it. I find the hob skimmer much simplier.
     
    Shelle, Feb 7, 2012
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  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    i got two im not using right now 100-f that is. I have an insump skimmer now
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Feb 7, 2012
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