AquaMaxx HOB Filter/Skimmer

wsboyette · 06/27/2020, 11:57 AM

Is there anyone out there using the AquaMaxx hang-on-back filter/skimmer ? How does it perform, and is there any problem with microbubbles in the return flow ? I don't want air bubbles in my tank.

mx51 · 06/27/2020, 01:44 PM

Just out of curiosity what are you planning on putting it on?

wsboyette · 06/27/2020, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mx51

Just out of curiosity what are you planning on putting it on?

A 60 gallon fish-only setup

doonan75 · 06/27/2020, 10:31 PM

Do yourself a favor and either build a sump, if you don't have one, and get an in sump skimmer. Even though you are fish only now that will probably change in the future, and with a sump and a better skimmer your fish will be healthier regardless. Just by your photo I suspect that I have the same HOB filters that you have (based on the intake tube and the strainer) I had two of those on a fresh water 75 and they were not sufficient for that so they definitely won't be able to handle a salt water tank. They are both in my garage now and I went with 2 tidal 100s for my fresh water set-up.

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wsboyette · 06/28/2020, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by doonan75

Do yourself a favor and either build a sump, if you don't have one, and get an in sump skimmer. Even though you are fish only now that will probably change in the future, and with a sump and a better skimmer your fish will be healthier regardless. Just by your photo I suspect that I have the same HOB filters that you have (based on the intake tube and the strainer) I had two of those on a fresh water 75 and they were not sufficient for that so they definitely won't be able to handle a salt water tank. They are both in my garage now and I went with 2 tidal 100s for my fresh water set-up.

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No place for a sump in the current stand.

doonan75 · 06/28/2020, 01:08 PM

I know I'm a Lifereef fanboy but I believe Jeff makes a hang on the back model.

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Nanorock4 · 07/21/2020, 02:02 PM

question is, do you currently need a skimmer?
You have a fish only tank.
How are your nitrates and phosphates?
How often are you changing water?
If they are good and your not and your happy with how often you are changing water for waste export and water maintenance, than you probably don't need a skimmer.
I might go with cycling some live rock to add to the tank to increase biofiltration before adding a skimmer unless your adding SPS or LPS to the tank and you need low nitrates and phosphates. Upgrade your HOB filter to something that will give you more flow for saltwater. IF you need to add a skimmer, there are HOBs that are better than having that all in one filter.

wsboyette · 07/21/2020, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nanorock4

question is, do you currently need a skimmer?
You have a fish only tank.
How are your nitrates and phosphates?
How often are you changing water?
If they are good and your not and your happy with how often you are changing water for waste export and water maintenance, than you probably don't need a skimmer.
I might go with cycling some live rock to add to the tank to increase biofiltration before adding a skimmer unless your adding SPS or LPS to the tank and you need low nitrates and phosphates. Upgrade your HOB filter to something that will give you more flow for saltwater. IF you need to add a skimmer, there are HOBs that are better than having that all in one filter.

All saltwater aquariums will benefit greatly from use of a skimmer. It removes a lot of filthy dissolved organics from the water.

Nanorock4 · 07/21/2020, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wsboyette

All saltwater aquariums will benefit greatly from use of a skimmer. It removes a lot of filthy dissolved organics from the water.

Yes they do. I choose not to have one and I do a 5% water change weekly to export my stuff. I have a mixed reef softy tank and my nitrates are around 10 ppm and my phosphate is .03 and everything is doing great

. I could have an HOB skimmer and change my water every other or every 3 weeks but I also get the added benefit at adding back to my tank what ever is being used up.

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moondoggy4 · 07/21/2020, 08:30 PM

https://www.marinedepot.com/aquamaxx...rotein-skimmer Also look into this skimmer.

wsboyette · 07/22/2020, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

https://www.marinedepot.com/aquamaxx...rotein-skimmer Also look into this skimmer.

Thanks, but it won't fit my setup, sticks too far into the tank to allow the hood to be placed where it belongs. At any rate, I went ahead and purchased the filter/skimmer combo mentioned above.... It's a nice unit.

06/27/2020, 11:57 AM	#1
wsboyette Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: N.E.N.C. Posts: 140	AquaMaxx HOB Filter/Skimmer Is there anyone out there using the AquaMaxx hang-on-back filter/skimmer ? How does it perform, and is there any problem with microbubbles in the return flow ? I don't want air bubbles in my tank. __________________ Oh..... Fishy Fishy Fishy FISH ! Current Tank Info: 60 Gallon Fish-Only With Dry Rock, Filtration: Aquamaxx HOB Filter/Skimmer & Aqua-Tech 30-60 300 GPH HOB Motor Filter, Livestock: Coral Beauty and Maroon Clown Last edited by wsboyette; 06/27/2020 at 02:01 PM.

06/27/2020, 01:44 PM	#2
mx51 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Great Falls,MT Posts: 344	Just out of curiosity what are you planning on putting it on?

06/27/2020, 10:31 PM	#4
doonan75 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Palm Beach FL Posts: 198	Do yourself a favor and either build a sump, if you don't have one, and get an in sump skimmer. Even though you are fish only now that will probably change in the future, and with a sump and a better skimmer your fish will be healthier regardless. Just by your photo I suspect that I have the same HOB filters that you have (based on the intake tube and the strainer) I had two of those on a fresh water 75 and they were not sufficient for that so they definitely won't be able to handle a salt water tank. They are both in my garage now and I went with 2 tidal 100s for my fresh water set-up. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

06/28/2020, 01:08 PM	#6
doonan75 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Palm Beach FL Posts: 198	I know I'm a Lifereef fanboy but I believe Jeff makes a hang on the back model. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

07/21/2020, 02:02 PM	#7
Nanorock4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 11	question is, do you currently need a skimmer? You have a fish only tank. How are your nitrates and phosphates? How often are you changing water? If they are good and your not and your happy with how often you are changing water for waste export and water maintenance, than you probably don't need a skimmer. I might go with cycling some live rock to add to the tank to increase biofiltration before adding a skimmer unless your adding SPS or LPS to the tank and you need low nitrates and phosphates. Upgrade your HOB filter to something that will give you more flow for saltwater. IF you need to add a skimmer, there are HOBs that are better than having that all in one filter.

07/21/2020, 08:30 PM	#10
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	https://www.marinedepot.com/aquamaxx...rotein-skimmer Also look into this skimmer.