HOB Skimmer for a 50gal Tank

[pleco]

Hi:

I had a CoralLife Skimmer, and it finally gave up the ghost. So I need to replace it. I don't have a sump, so I need a hang on back skimmer. Any recommendations? I was not very happy with the CoralLife skimmer. The valve control would not stay in - had to use a rubber band. Also, the plastic parts became brittle and broke, which is what finally did it in.

 

[frisbee]

You might want to look into either the Reef Octopus skimmers or the Eshopps skimmers. Both of these seem to be pretty popular and they're not too expensive either.

http://www.aquacave.com/classic-1000-hob-protein-skimmer.html

http://www.aquacave.com/eshopps-psk-100h-hang-on-protein-skimmer-75-100-gal-tank.html

 

[DaveK]

For smaller tanks, the skimmer I like is the AquaC Remora Pro. There are plenty of good skimmers out there that will also work. However, there are also a lot of junk skimmers out there. Expect to pay a certain amount of money for anything decent.

 

[NanaReefer]

Reef Octopus BH-2000 gets my vote. Ran the BH-1000 for 2yrs on my 26g (bit overkill) but awesome skimmer none the less. Best part, external pump. No heat transference and no bulky pump taking up much need realestate

 

[pleco]

Thanks everyone...I went with the Reef Octopus Classic 100 HOB, should get it today.