Whats a good hob protein skimmer?

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  1. macabe

    macabe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i have a 20 gallon high sw fish tank i got lots of flow and live sand but im wanting to buy a good hob protein skimmer what would be good OVERKILL so that it stays super clean. Also need something reliable and not bound to crack or brake easy
     
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  3. picoreefguy

    picoreefguy Bristle Worm

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    the remora series by aqua c is a really good hob skimmer but its not cheap
     
  4. PierceEye

    PierceEye Aiptasia Anemone

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    I had a Remora Pro
    It is a very good HOB..I ran mine with a MAG 5
     
  5. macabe

    macabe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    thanks for replays ill be getting that 1 i like the build and all on it
     
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  9. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    Hydor Slim Skim or CPR BakPak
     
  10. Anldyxp

    Anldyxp Skunk Shrimp

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    AquaC Remora and the Reef Octopus BH100 are both great options. I struggled deciding which to get between the two but eventually went with the octopus since its a bit cheaper. But now I wish I had gone with the AquaC because of the slimmer profile. I upgraded to a 10 gallon sump for my 20gallon high and the octopus was about 1/8" too thick to fit into the stand so I had to do some modification. But great skimmer though!
     
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    Kadoogen Flamingo Tongue

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    I have an Aqua C and i love it. It pulls out all kinds of sludge from day 1