Which HOB Skimmer for a 75gal

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  1. geodehunter

    geodehunter Plankton

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    If you were to buy only one hob skimmer which one would you buy. The 2 choices are a Berlin or an Octopus. TIA
     
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    I would go with the Reef octopus BH1000F on a moderately fish stocked 75

    Steve
     
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  3. geodehunter

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    Steve, Could you please clarify moderately stocked? About how many fish are we talking about. Thanks, Robbie
     
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    IMO
    If you are under the 1 inch of fish per 4 gallons of water, then that would be moderately stocked
    thus in a 75 gallon tank, if you have under 18 inches of fish not including tail
    then that would be moderately stocked

    a BH1000F is suitable for tanks up to 100 gallons , thus is 1.25 times the rated size for your tank which is good
    many people would go for a skimmer rated at 1.5 the tank volume
    but if your fish stocks are moderate, IMO 1.25 x tank volume is adequate

    Steve
     
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  5. geodehunter

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    Thanks Steve!!! That helps me out greatly. :beer:
     
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  6. thepanfish

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    I love my Reef Octo BH100, kicks a remora in the...gut.
     
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  7. m2434

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    I've heard great things about the RO, definitely seems to be one of the best HOBs on the market. The other one that seems to be really good is the Aquamaxx. I don't have any experience with them, but have heard nothing but great things and in general, they do tend to be awesome skimmers. Kind of sleepers, not as many people know about them though.
     
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  8. doylef4i

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    Reef Octo makes great skimmers.I don't think you could go wrong buying one.
     
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