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Jarob
Sun, 28th Nov 2010, 09:23 PM
Im looking to upgrade skimmers from my HOB Remora Pro to a larger EXTERNAL skimmer and would like some suggestions and recommendations. Compared to most of you I am very ignorant when it comes to the topic of skimmers so I would love all the help I can get!

Im looking for a smaller, good performing, inexpensive, external skimmer.. if there is such a thing. I really like the Bubble Magnus and Octopus lines if they make a skimmer that matches my criteria? Im looking to spend under $150 which means I will be buying used so maybe a new price around $200-250. It must be external, I do not want to add more heat to the system.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

Jarob
StevenSeas
Sun, 28th Nov 2010, 09:33 PM
what size tank is the skimmer for? I have an octopus bh 100 on my bc 29 and it works amazingly well. I love them they work well and tend to be priced well enough.
Jarob
Sun, 28th Nov 2010, 09:44 PM
60 gallons total system volume
Jarob
Mon, 29th Nov 2010, 04:15 PM
No one?
Squiers007
Mon, 29th Nov 2010, 04:53 PM
Haha, don't like the one I just sold you anymore?
StevenSeas
Mon, 29th Nov 2010, 05:41 PM
I would say go with the octopus based on my experience with them. Havent ever used a bubble magus but apparently they are good as well.

What exactly is the problem with the Remora that you wanna trade it in?
tony
Mon, 29th Nov 2010, 05:44 PM
you could find a used deltec mce300 for that price
Jarob
Mon, 29th Nov 2010, 07:13 PM
Haha, don't like the one I just sold you anymore?

haha nope! I overfeed my tank a ton so I need something bigger.
Squiers007
Mon, 29th Nov 2010, 09:49 PM
Haha, well back it off a bit!