Protein Skimmer help

[WBJ]

I just upgraded from a 75 to a 125 gallon tank. I have a Reef Octopus BH-100 skimmer that works great, but probably isn't big enough for 125 gallons. Can I add a small 2nd skimmer, or do I need one bigger unit?

 

[lapin]

Since it’s the total amount of water processed a second skimmer will work.
If it will fit?

 

[Boo Baker]

Do you have a sump with the 125 or are you still going with hang HOB skimmer?

 

[BryanM]

IMO I doubt a 2nd skimmer is going to be all that viable, if sized correctly it will probably be smaller and therefore sit too low in the sump, so you'd likely have to build it a platform to sit on for it to work correctly.

 

[larrysaltisfun]

If you have a large enough sump Id get a reef Octopus classic 150. That’s what I have on my 125 tank great value and reliable

 

[WBJ]

Do you have a sump with the 125 or are you still going with hang HOB skimmer?

No sump!

 

[WBJ]

I should have specified no sump!! Plenty of room for another job, though.

 

[FUNGI]

I would jump to a used BH-2000 if you can. make sure its with the newer AQ-2000 punp and not the older OTP pump.

 

[FUNGI]

The marketplace is full of them...i.e:

Protein skimmer Reef Octopus BH2000​

$120 · In stock
Listed in Lincoln, IL

 

[WBJ]

The marketplace is full of them...i.e:

Protein skimmer Reef Octopus BH2000​

$120 · In stock
Listed in Lincoln, IL

Great idea, thanks!

 

[WBJ]

The marketplace is full of them...i.e:

Protein skimmer Reef Octopus BH2000​

$120 · In stock
Listed in Lincoln, IL

Great idea, thanks!

I'm not finding that listing. Can you attach the listing?

 

[FUNGI]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...wse_serp:ec7c85ac-a83e-4bc3-b2be-938636a3ba01

 

[FUNGI]

Protein skimmer Reef Octopus BH2000​

$120 · In stock
Listed in Lincoln, IL

Details​

• Condition
  Used - like new

Hang on the back protein skimmer. Work perfectly. Completely cleaned and ready for use.

Lincoln, IL
Location is approximate

Seller information​

Patrick McCullen





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[FUNGI]

Click on this name and should take you there

 

[WBJ]

Click on this name and should take you there

It did. Thanks!!!!

 

[theMeat]

As surprising as this is to me guess I’ll be the first to say your skimmer will work better, be more consistent and produce better skimmate if slightly undersized.
Would stick with your skimmer and see how it performs

 

[WBJ]

As surprising as this is to me guess I’ll be the first to say your skimmer will work better, be more consistent and produce better skimmate if slightly undersized.
Would stick with your skimmer and see how it performs

It's working great, dark scum in the collection cup, but I worry that water quality will suffer. Bad things seem to happen fast, but I would love to keep what I have.