Octopus hang-on protein skimmers come in a wide assortment of models and are a good value even for budget minded aquarists. Our two most popular models are the Octopus BH-100F hang on skimmer which we recommend for tanks up to 50 gallons and the BH-2000 for up to 75 gallons. One of the downsides to many hang-on protein skimmers and filters in a small tank is the pumps and associated plumbing hanging in the aquarium detracting from the view. With that in mind most of the Octopus hang-on protein skimmers we carry (with the exception of the BH-100SS) have the benefit of being designed with the pump either in the body of the protein skimmer or hanging below it. With these designs the only parts in the aquarium are a small surface skimming box intake and an outlet tube. This design also makes these hang-on protein skimmers easier to remove from the aquarium as well for cleaning.
Octopus BH-100SSProtein Skimmer
The BH-100SS is similar to the BH-100 but instead of having the skimmer pump taking water from 4 inches below the surface of the aquarium this model has a surface cup that allows the protein rich surface water drained into the surface collection cup which allows for better protein skimming efficiency. The Reef Octopus® skimmers are powered by the Hailea OTP pumps. They are built with high quality acrylic. The Octopus skimmers uses metric plumbing parts. The pump has an improved venturi design and pinwheel impeller.
Designed to be hassle free with simple installation.
Rated to 60 gallons with light bioload by manufacturer. We recommend it for average aquariums up to 40 gallons.
Includes surface skimmer.
OTP 1000 Pump included.
Dimensions: 17" tall x 8" long x 3.25" deep
1 year warranty on skimmer and pump
Octopus BH-100SS
Price - 129.95
Octopus BH-100F Protein Skimmer
The BH-100F is a more advanced designed of the BH-100. This model has the pump built inside the skimmer body so that only the plumbing pieces can be seen from the viewing area inside the aquarium. It also has an additional baffle area that allows for mechanical filtration media to be used. The Reef Octopus® skimmers are powered by the Hailea OTP pumps. They are built with high quality acrylic. The Octopus skimmers uses metric plumbing parts. The pump has an improved venturi design and pinwheel impeller.
Dimensions: 13" x 3.5" x 17"
Includes skimmer, filter chamber, and surface skimmer.
Rated up to 70 gallons with light bioload by manufacturer. We recommend it for average aquariums up to 50 gallons.
OTP 1000 Pump included.
1 year warranty on skimmer and pump
Octopus BH-100F
Price - 164.99
Octopus BH-1000 Protein Skimmer
The BH-1000 and 2000 is a unique design HOB skimmer in that the pump is mounted external and under the actual skimmer body. By placing the pump outside the skimmer and the aquarium there is no heat exchanged to the water. This design also allows for easy removal of the pump for cleaning and maintenance. The Reef Octopus® skimmers are powered by the Hailea OTP pumps. They are built with high quality acrylic. The Octopus skimmers uses metric plumbing parts. The pump has an improved venturi design and pinwheel impeller.
Dimensions: 8" x 3.25" x 17"
Includes OTP 1000 pump
Rated up to 90 gallons with light bioload by manufacturer. We recommend it for average aquariums up to 55 gallons.
1 year warranty on skimmer and pump
Octopus BH-1000
Price - 164.99
Octopus BH-2000 Protein Skimmer
The BH-1000 and 2000 is a unique design HOB skimmer in that the pump is mounted external and under the actual skimmer body. By placing the pump outside the skimmer and the aquarium there is no heat exchanged to the water. This design also allows for easy removal of the pump for cleaning and maintenance. The Reef Octopus® skimmers are powered by the Hailea OTP pumps. They are built with high quality acrylic. The Octopus skimmers uses metric plumbing parts. The pump has an improved venturi design and pinwheel impeller.
Dimensions: 8" x 3.25" x 17"
Includes OTP 2000 pump
Rated up to 125 gallons with light bioload by manufacturer. We recommend it for average aquariums up to 75 gallons.
1 year warranty on skimmer and pump
