BH-100 vs Hydor Slim Skim

Hello all!

So, I've been debating between these two skimmers for about a week now and I'm just not sure which would be the better choice for me. I've heard great things about both,a s well as some not so great things about both. My setup will be a 20H with a 10 gallon sump. On the one hand, the hydor will probably be better for in-sump use. On the other I've seen more people use the Reef Octopus than the Hydor. I'm really at a loss at the moment as to which one I should go with. Any suggestions?

 

I have never used the reef octopus skimmer. But I do have the nano version of the Hydor Slim Skim. I am very impressed. I've been running great on my 29g tank/10g sump for about 1.5 months now.

http://www.3reef.com/forums/protein-skimmers/hydor-slim-skim-nano-unboxed-121932.html

The few small problems originally noted in my review, have been resolved. And I run my slim skim at a 10.5" water depth.

 

I actually had just finished reading your review before posting this. Hehe. I think I'll give it a few more days, then I'll probably pull the trigger and go for the Slim Skim Nano.


edit: jsut noticed I called it the Hydro >_< serves me right for not proofreading my posts!

 

Haha, I hadn't even noticed you called it that.

Hopefully someone with some Reef Octo skimming experience can step in and give you their thoughts.

 

Would be cool to hear their opinions, but, for now, I think I'm going to go with the nano, as the normal slim skim seems to need to high a water height than my sump can proved. heck, 11" is pushing it.