Loking for a New HOB Skimmer

[ecvernon]

i have a 30 gallon oceanic tank in the bedroom. right now its has softies and anemones. I am looking to go SPS with the tank.

I do not want to run a sump on this tank. Right now I have a tunze 9002 in tank skimmer but it wont keep up

My budget is like $300 dollars. so far i have came up with these skimmers based on some browsing.

i wanted to get a deltec mce600 but 550 is too much for me.
Let me know what you guys think and any recommendations you may have

1.Octopus BH-800SBS Hang On The Back Skimmer $299
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=34_398_436&products_id=3352

2 deltec mce 300
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewi..._campaign=mdcsegooglebase2&utm_content=DD1511

Thanks
Eric

 

[masterswimmer]

Eric, I gotta say I'm really liking the AeroForce as much as any of the other HOB skimmers. On a 30g tank this skimmer will kick butt.

Russ

 

[davidsea]

i have the octopus hob 2000 on a 40 gal it works great IMO that will work for you and save you $125-

 

[Killarsox]

Get the Deltec you'll love it.

 

[E.intheC]

Also, check out the Warner Marine H1 or H2..

 

[Eisman SL65]

Reef Octopus BH-800sbs is a wonderful skimmer. A good friend has that on a 75 gallon tank and he has nothing but good things to say about it.

 

[Reef Reaper]

I been having good results with the Turboflotor Blue 1000.

 

[seldin]

Eric,

As you probably read, the AquaC Remora, gets great reviews and not good reviews. I love the drain feature, so that I don't have to drain it often. Just goes down my drain. This is an awesome feature. Also, never have to worry about water height. Tremendously easy maintenance and is made solid. I have the AquaC remora pro in my 55 gallon. However, I have the larger pump. That really helps. So I would go with the largest pump recommended for this skimmer. Works great.

I also have the Tunze 9002 in my Solana. Many people love it, obviously, you don't. It does pull a lot out. Mine is finicky, but does a great job.

 

[coralcrazy]

pm sent

 

[bartur]

Deltec.

 

[jackson6745]

Get a used Deltec MCE 600. Brand new in that price range the aeroforce is great.