skimmer for a newbie

[sweetshannon]

My next purchase is my skimmer. If I do not have a sump, what would be the best bang for my buck? I am looking for an efficient, effective skimmer. I don't mind spending money,but still have ALOT of things to buy. If it's too complicated, it's not for me. Any brands to avoid? Features to insist on?
.....thanks!

[thominil]

Skimmers to avoid are the coralife skimmers and the seaclone. Try looking at the Reef Octopus HOB skimmer models. Here's a link: Hang on Back HOB Reef Octopus Protein Skimmers. They are the best skimmers for the money IMO. Very simple and they work great!

[melosu58]

I agree with Thom. HOB octopus skimmer.

[FishEggs]

say no to the red sea prizm too. thats all i know about skimmers lol

[HN1]

I've heard the best reviews about the Reef Octopus and also the CPRs.

[sweetshannon]

Thanks so much or the great info!

[HappyHooligan]

I bought a SeaClone for my 90g fowler, mostly because of cost.
It seems to pull some junk out, but it's my 1st skimmer so I don't know what to look for.
But now a coupling is leaking, and from what I've heard around here I just ordered a Reef Octo. BH2000.

[Zer0]

I have the reef octopus bh100. Its an awesome skimmer. At first i had some trouble with it, but it was mostly my fault because i didnt put the air-hose on it to create the bubbles that trap the proteins. But after that everything worked fine. 5 Minutes ago i just cleaned out the collection cup. It was filled with murky water and disgusting thick crud lol. Its working A OK and i would recommend it to anyone who wants a HOB skimmer.

P.S. I thought it broke once, but the only thing that was broken was my brain xD

[HappyHooligan]

I was looking at the BH1000. It was suggested for up to a 90g tank.
I have a 90g but decided to go w/ the BH2000 rated up to 125g or something. 20 bucks more...why not