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Looking to Buy HOB Skimmer

Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by Nicole Kohout, Sep 10, 2016.

  1. Sep 10, 2016 #1
    Nicole Kohout Cedar Rapids

    Nicole Kohout New User

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    Looking for a HOB skimmer that can run for 65 gal or less tank. Located in Cedar Rapids but I travel to Iowa City on weekends and Mondays for work. I will be heading up to the Cedar Falls/Dike area early next month and I can be patient if someone has the best deal up that way. Not looking to spend more than $125 depending on condition.
     
  2. Sep 11, 2016 #2
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    Any particular reason you're going HOB? If you're setting up a new tank I would recommend drilling it and running a sump. Sounds like a daunting task to drill them, but it's really not. Gives you the extra water volume and a lot more room to hide the equipment and run more equipment.
     
  3. Sep 16, 2016 #3
    Mike Urbandale, IA

    Mike

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    I have a used protein skimmer that I no longer need. It is a CPR Aquatics Bak-Pak HOB Protein Skimmer w/ pre-filter - pump and venturi intake silencer not included.
    Asking $75.00
     
  4. Sep 16, 2016 #4
    Buku Ankeny, IA

    Buku Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I have a AquaC Remora for sale $50
     
  5. Sep 18, 2016 #5
    Nicole Kohout Cedar Rapids

    Nicole Kohout New User

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    I have a double aquarium stand and my freshwater tank is occupying the lower spot, so I do not have the space for a sump now. Also, I am pretty leery about drilling tempered glass even though some say it can be done successfully.
     
  6. Sep 18, 2016 #6
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Drain freshwater tank and use for sump. Problem solved LOL.
    Just watch what you have directly under the skimmer. It will probably overflow at some point. I ran one on my first tank and learned that lesson real quick. Some may be designed where they don't dump the water on the floor, but mine sure wasn't.
    As for the tempered glass it can't be done successfully. I think those that think they have done it successfully aren't really drilling tempered glass.
     

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