The Eshopps PSK-100H HOB is a reliable hang-on-back protein skimmer. Eshopps is a lesser-known, but trustworthy brand in the reefing hobby. You can hear the brand being discussed on many reefing forums. We have only 1 model of the PSK-100H in our lab, and it’s powering a simple shrimp and goby tank. Nothing special. We decided to go with an HOB protein skimmer rather than a recirculating or in-tank skimmer because we’re using the PSK-100H in a smaller tank- a simple 30 gallon tank. The PSK-100H performs more than well in our 30, since it’s rated for up to 100 gallons of volume in US metrics.
If you’re in the market for an HOB protein skimmer, I’d say the PSK-100H is comparable to the Reef Octopus 100-HOB skimmer. They’re both similar in tank volume and performance, the only difference is the branding and price. Generally, Eshopps run a little more expensive than Reef Octopus, but it’s not always the case. I’d recommend doing research on both models before making your decision.
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