good HOB skimmer?

[Doug]

Originally Posted by canadawest

U have a 30g sump, so why the need for a HOB skimmer? Most in-sump skimmers are superior to HOB types. (This I know from personal experience with both)

While I personally haven't used one, I've read several great reviews of the Tunze DOC skimmers. The 9005 is a HOB while the 9010 works as both a HOB or in-sump but is more powerful. The 9010 will be my next skimmer upgrade (over my current Red Sea Berlin Classic)

I just purchased the 9010, Andrew. Should be here today. Like you, I read every thread available on them for the last year. It will go "in", my sumpless 90.

[canadawest]

Originally Posted by Doug

I just purchased the 9010, Andrew. Should be here today. Like you, I read every thread available on them for the last year. It will go "in", my sumpless 90.

I Would really appreciate hearing your thoughts and opinions on the new skimmer once you receive it and set it up. And perhaps a more thorough review after a week or two of running it?

[Doug]

For sure. I have run a couple of different needle wheels, several becketts and all the usual ones we first go through, so I should have a decent comparison value.

A sump is just not the best for my current situation, so this seemed the best solution. {I hope}. Have yet to see a thread voicing dissapointment with the skimmer.

[Slick Fork]

I've had the 9010 up and running "in" my 100 gallon tank for about a week and a half now. So far I absolutely love it. It's quiet, easy to set up (less than ten minutes from box to tank), pulls a good amount of nice stinky dark green crud from the water and did I say quiet? Overall I'm pretty pleased!!