Hang On Skimmers

[bcfiskins]

Any opinions on the best hang on skimmers for $200-250 or under?

Thanks!

 

[revhtree]

May I ask if a hang on is your only option?

 

[redtop03]

my sister had an Eshoppe PSK-75 that worked well for her,you might check into them Reef Aquarium Filtration & Protein Skimmers: Eshopps Hang-On Protein Skimmers

 

[bcfiskins]

Not my only option, was potentially trying to save space in a small sump.

 

[Jellsville USA]

I have used many different types, and the Aquamaxx HOB performs as well as skimmers twice as much and fits sleekly on the back of your tank. It is quiet and doesn't add heat to your tank as the pump is inside the skimmer. The collection cup is large enough to determine whatever type of skimmate you prefer and you don't have to keep adjusting. It also has an overflow outlet. I believe it is hands down the best hob skimmer on the market and the price is awesome!!!

 

[robert]

I was just going to recommend against a HOB skimmer because I've never used one that wasn't loud/ugly/inefficient or produced micro-bubbles, but I looked at that Aquamaxx posted above and it doesn't look too bad.

Just one comment though - it will add heat to the tank if that pump is submerged as the water its in is returned to the tank.

 

[rjcranor]

I have the Reef octopus skimmer bh 1000 model, the pump is on the outside. You only see the suction and discharge. It's quite and does the job.

 

[Zombie]

If it came down to a skimmer hanging off the back or side of the tank with a pump in the tank instead of neatly away in the sump, I would just use the sump as a refugium and not use a skimmer at all. It will be fine with your normal water changes.
No sump for a refugium, a hang on skimmer like the Reef Octopus is nice and clean looking.

 

[STL]

AquaC Remora's are pretty good