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AquaMaxx HOB-1.5 Hang-On-Back Protein Skimmer - Maximized Efficiency for Optimal Filtration Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.3
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Description of AquaMaxx HOB-1.5 Hang-On-Back Protein Skimmer - Maximized Efficiency for Optimal Filtration

AquaMaxx HOB-1.5 protein skimmers is easy to setup and maintain. Just move the collection cup up or down to adjust the foam level to wet or dry. Efficient, durable and reliable, Simple to set up and operate, Cell-cast acrylic construction. Dimension : L 7.5 x W 3.5 x H 17 Inch, Fits aquarium rims up to 3/4" thick, Requires approximately 4" of clearance to remove collection cup, Filtration Rating: up to 90 Gallons (light bioload) or 60 Gallons (heavy bioload). Pump: AquaMaxx SHARK 1.0 (modified and upgraded Italian Sicce pump). Pump power consumption: 11 Watts Outlet size: 3/4 Inch Minimum tank height 10-7/8".

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

I recommend this product

I started my 36g reef aquarium about 2 years ago. I read everything online and at first I felt like I could save money on a protein skimmer and use it on more coral/fish if I kept doing water changes. Everything was going well and I was having great success until the green algae took control of me. It flowed like a forest and even got to the point of damaging my corals. Now I only have 2 fish and I feed them once a day so my biological load is low. I've been changing water frequently (5g every…

Pros
  • Comfortable to use
Cons
  • No automatic controls

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Well designed quality product

UPDATED: Well designed quality product. All skimmers are loud, but the pump is instantly quiet. Slight vibration/noise that went away as soon as the pump leaked and broke - after about three weeks. It started collecting waste within an hour of installation and continued to work very well. The only "downside" I can think of so far is that it's a flashy device that rises significantly from the back of the tank, but at least looks cool. I like the blue case and wanted to modify the unit with black

Pros
  • Very good value for money
Cons
  • Modern

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Best Aquarium Bubble Factory Pumps & Filters

Whatever I paid for this skimmer, its performance after a week of use was disappointing. First, when it works, it fills my tank with air bubbles. Not a few. Not even a little bit. clouds of bubbles. The skimmer itself goes through frothing cycles which will hopefully resolve themselves over time. For the first few days I had to set the bowl as high as possible. So high that I had to attach an extension hose to the overflow (it was an inch too long and made a mess on the floor). Even when I set…

Pros
  • Price
Cons
  • Compatibility

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Brute force skimming

Installed this at 1pm on my innovative 25g sea lagoon and it seemed like it was taking a while to break in (I've been waiting weeks for some skimmers). Around 6:00 p.m. I fed my fish vigorously. I always turn off the pumps and skimmer when I feed. I stopped feeding and turned the power back on. This skimmer immediately started getting thick foam and started shooting perfectly. It's 1am now (I'm awake) and it's still foaming in all its glory. I have had many skimmers from online shopping, reef…

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • I won't say anything