Best skimmer for a 55gal tank

[Proud2bd]

What is the best type of skimmer to get for 55 gal tank? I am leaning towards the Remora brand


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[DCG1286]

What's the budget?

 

[Proud2bd]

2 and under


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[nyfynest22]

Got a 1 month old ehiem canister filter for sale lol


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[Custom King]

Best Skimmer For A 55g Tank?

Proud2bd,

Hello. You should probably specify if you're looking for a HOB or In-Sump skimmer?

Good Luck :biggrin:

 

[Proud2bd]

Hang on the back skimmer


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[dacaptain78]

There was a Deltec MCE600 for sale on the market place this week. I think it was $300 though. That is about the best HOB skimmer you could get though, so if you can swing an extra $100 grab it.

 

[davidsea]

octpus HOB BH-2000 Just got mine its great IMO under $200 on the net hard to get. Got mine at Reef Cavern

 

[Imbarrie]

What kind of bio load do you have planned for the tank?


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[Solace Aquatics LLC]

I would go for the new Reef Octopus Extreme

 

[e.muehlbauer]

I have a remora on my 55gal. I'm pretty happy with it. I've had it quite a few years...cost me about $120 at the time as I recall....its more now. The maxijet has to be replaced every 2-3 years, as it slows down, but I guess that is a powerhead rather than a skimmer problem.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

The best would be the Deltec. Remora's are nice, I had one they work effectively but the Deltec is the best from all my research.

 

[Orca1]

There was a Deltec MCE600 for sale on the market place this week. I think it was $300 though. That is about the best HOB skimmer you could get though, so if you can swing an extra $100 grab it.

+1. I was looking for one used about a year ago.

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

Deltec's are great! PM ME

The Remora is a bit on the noisy side and I STRONGLY recommend upgrading to a MAG3

Also, check out the new Reef Octopus Extreme HOB or SWC Emtreme HOB

http://saltwaterconnection.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=80

 

[XpectNoMercy]

Hope you dont mind but i would like to jump in on this thread. My sea clone skimmer finally gave out so im looking for an upgrade.I have a 55 gallon as well with no sump trying to find a good HOB and couldnt find the dimensions on the Oct BH 2000 does anyone know? Thanx

 

[XpectNoMercy]

Ok i found the specs
* Dimensions (including pump): 23"H x 10"L x 4"W Does anybody have any experience with this skimmer? From what ive read some say its a bit loud.

 

[mr_X]

i didn't like the remora. didn't skim much at all and sounded like that suction thing at the dentists office. 2 thumbs down. i'd go with the octopus HOB with the sicce pump.

 

[miked]

I have a Deltec MCE 600 that I bought used, upgraded from a Remora and it works awesome. I would highly recomend it..

 

[Orca1]

I used the Octopus 800s for a while, and it skimmed well. Micro bubbles out the a$$ though. It's also a little finicky to get started. It was somewhat loud too. My remora works well, but is also kinda loud. I put foam in one of the chambers & it helps a little. The Deltec is still the way to go. I've seen the results on a friends tank.