Ran a HOB on my old 40gallon breeder. Worked great as long as I rinsed the salt off the motor monthly. Also had to stay on top of the filter cartridge changes to prevent overflow. Continued to use the HOB once I transitioned the tank to a QT.
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I have the Aquamaxx skimmer as well but I haven't powered it up yet because it seems to be too close to the surface of my waterline. Did you do any mods to yours?New to the Hobby, first tank is 8 months new. Aquaclear 70, Aquamaxx HOB 1.5 on a 29 gallon. Someday I want to upgrade to a larger tank with a sump, until then this seems to be working well IMO.
I have a video clip I put together of the AquaClear 70 refugium. If your interested in seeing it. Send me a PM with an email and I will send it to you. I tried posting it but it's too large of a file.I am currently using an Aquaclear 70 on the back of my display tank as a refugium to grow Chaeto. It has been working well for me.
The Aquamaxx is my first skimmer, I think it does a fantastic job. It took a couple weeks for mine to break in though. The only mods I have done with it was shorten the outlet pipe from the body of the skimmer, easy enough with a hack saw, this allowed me room for my glass top, which broke a few months ago unfortunately, replaced with a twin wall polycarbonate.I have the Aquamaxx skimmer as well but I haven't powered it up yet because it seems to be too close to the surface of my waterline. Did you do any mods to yours?
Use it on a smaller tank 40 where room is unavailable. Also intend to use one on a 65 because it originally was fresh water, and I built the stand with no intention of using a sump so no room underneath Which by the way was a surprise to read people use them on fresh water systems. I didn't think they would work properly to get the needed bubbles. Along with the hang on back I use Fluval . I actually prefer them as I saw the result of what happens if a skimmer overflows in the tank. I accidentally spilled some in the tank once the fish died in seconds. So with the HOB I put a tube on the cup. And direct it into a large container which is also under the skimmer. I have had no issues with my in sump octo skimmer yet but worry about it overflowingFreshwater filter or is it? Have you ever used an HOB filter on a saltwater tank?
Did someone just suggest a hang-on-the-back (HOB) filter in a saltwater tank? That is ridiculous and may even seem like trolling to many reef keepers. I mean, an HOB is just for freshwater tanks, or is it? Sometimes the issue comes up because a hobbyist is trying to save money, they are migrating from freshwater, they are comfortable with “older” technology, or there is a specific situation that needs a different approach. What about you – have you ever used an HOB on a saltwater tank? If so, let us know the background and share any tips that you may have.
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On my first saltwater tank 25 years ago I did. I had a HOB and a Fluval canister on a 90G. I also only used tap water and would fix salinity with the poor fish in the tank by adding salt or tap to get the $0.39 gauge loaded with bubbles to the corrected level.Freshwater filter or is it? Have you ever used an HOB filter on a saltwater tank?
Did someone just suggest a hang-on-the-back (HOB) filter in a saltwater tank? That is ridiculous and may even seem like trolling to many reef keepers. I mean, an HOB is just for freshwater tanks, or is it? Sometimes the issue comes up because a hobbyist is trying to save money, they are migrating from freshwater, they are comfortable with “older” technology, or there is a specific situation that needs a different approach. What about you – have you ever used an HOB on a saltwater tank? If so, let us know the background and share any tips that you may have.
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This QOTD is sponsored by: www.deltecdirectusa.com
“With dozens of protein skimmers, calcium reactors, media reactors and kalkwasser stirrers in operation, Deltec USA can speak from experience and help you with all your Deltec needs. Live customer support and a large inventory of products rounds out our mission to provide the best possible Deltec experience.”
Can you send me the deets on how you built it? I have those same HOBs floating around somewhereMarineland penguin hob turned into a passive algae turf scrubber with 0 effort. Add a small screen on the waterfall outflow, lit only by the display light. It Works amazing
And top down fts of the tank it’s running in
Literally no modifications. Just cut a screen to size, and a little slot for it to hang off a little black tab near the top, you can see it in the first picture I postedCan you send me the deets on how you built it? I have those same HOBs floating around somewhere