HOB and/or sump small tank skimmer

[Anonymous]

Just say I was looking to get a tank no bigger than 40gal. Sump? No sump? I am undecided. What are the top ones now in production. I tend to over size my skimmers so recommendations for ones good to 60-70 gal would be fine also. I also don't mind paying a few extra bucks for quality when the extra money actually get you extra quality.

Pics and links would be nice.

 

[Anonymous]

We've been using these at work lately. For the money, it'd be very hard to beat. Though for a little more money you could find a better in-sump skimmer, maybe a Euro-reef or another Octopus.

 

[Len]

Deltec hang-on is probably still top dog for HOBs. If you go with a manufactured tank, Euro-Reef makes a nano skimmer that's nice (and much more affordable). There's a lot of choices for in-sump skimmers, and a lot of opinions for what's best. There's mini Bubble Kings, Vertex Cones, ATBs, Deltecs, etc. But IMO, most skimmers these days are all very capable. Read this article: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/1/aafeature2

 

[Anonymous]

I have owned the Euro Reef skimmers in the past. The old 60 cube had the RS-80 and my 160 had the RS-250. If I was to go with a sump I would like to get the RS-80 or comparable.

 

[Anonymous]

I have owned the Euro Reef skimmers in the past. The old 60 cube had the RS-80 and my 160 had the RS-250. If I was to go with a sump I would like to get the RS-80 or comparable.

 

[Anonymous]

Wazz, you starting a new tank??? Ha! Another one, back on the dark side!!!

:welcome:

 

[Anonymous]

I have made no concrete decision to start a new tank. I am leaning that way. Not having a tank is a bummer. Need to get out there and see what is what. I will stick to 40 gal or less all SPS tank with just a few fish.

 

[Anonymous]

I'm not a fan of the look of HOB skimmers, overflows etc. Just my humble opinion of course.

'm not either, but considering it would be a small tank I was going to atleast look at going sumpless with HOB gear.

 

[Anonymous]

I'm not a fan of the look of HOB skimmers, overflows etc. Just my humble opinion of course.

'm not either, but considering it would be a small tank I was going to atleast look at going sumpless with HOB gear.

Even on 40 I would go with a sump, it just makes life so much easier (and a nice clean looking tank)...besides, you know that 40 will morph into a 120 in a year or so :twisted:

Nope. I had a big tank and really do not want that much work again.

 

[Ben1]

I have not used these but for a HOT skimmer they look nice. I like the external pump so you dont have that or a cord in the tank.

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant ... de=es-skim

 

[Anonymous]

^That looks interesting, though I wonder how you prime it.

 

[Anonymous]

^That looks interesting, though I wonder how you prime it.

Fill the skimmer body.