matthewdmueller Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 So I'm in the market for a new skimmer. I plan on setting up a 20gal within the next couple of months and I have run into quite the delema picking a skimmer. I'm not using a sump or fuge. I have two conditions for my new skimmer: Hang on Back (HOB) No pump in the display So far I have only seen three skimmers that fullfill these requirements and they all have poor to mixed reviews Rio Nano Red Sea Prizm ViaAqua Multi Skimmer I'm not afraid of a challenge but I would like something simple that doesn't require modifications like my seaclone skimmer did (yes I know I'm a sucker). I have also looked at the Tunze 9002 but I think it would take up to much room in a 20gal. Does anyone know of another skimmer that might fit my application? Link to comment
Biotoper Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I have two conditions for my new skimmer:Hang on Back (HOB) No pump in the display I would recommend you look at: CoralVue Octopus HOB skimmers, several models with outside pumps Warner Marine H1 or H2 Deltec HOB at the top end Although I would spend the money on setting up a sump refugium first, but that's just me. Link to comment
matthewdmueller Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Any opinions on any of these skimmers? It took me a little while to ind the octopus, the first one that I saw was the one with the pump in the display. Also what kind of prices have people been seeing on the Deltec HOB. The Warrner is a little out of my price range. It is just a 20gallon and I think the Warner is a bit rich. Has any one DIY one of these skimmers? Thanks Link to comment
matthewdmueller Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 The deltec is a bit out of my range as well. Granted it would be good for up to a 190gal for a 20 I think its a little excessive. Sounds like a good skimmer though, lots of good reviews I see. Anyone have an opinion of the CoralVue? Link to comment
cmador Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Octpus and coralvue seem to be one and the same? ssirishpride and I are both are running the octopus BH-1000. The pump is outside the tank and it is relatively inexpensive. It's early still, but we're both happy so far. I may do the mesh mod to mine later on. Here is a link - http://reefwarehouse.com/octopus-coralvue-...mer-p-3334.html - this place offers free shipping over $165. Link to comment
Biotoper Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 CoralVue is the company, Octopus is the line of sump and HOB skimmers they make. I don't have any direct experience with BH-1000 but it's supposed to be pretty good - there are some long threads on reefcentral about people's experiences with it and other Octo hobs: here Link to comment
ssirishpride Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I like the BH-1000 more everyday. For one thing the cup is a lot bigger than my previous one so it is not a constant chore. I like to futz around with mine a lot so if I wanted a "wet" skim on my old one it filled up repeatedly, not anymore. My skimmate is a light coffee color and the micro bubbles are almost all but gone. I love the overflow/surface skimmer idea. Link to comment
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