Need Skimmer help/suggestions

meowzer

Moderator
I am shopping for a new protein skimmer for my 54G. It is a corner bow, so space is always an issue....can anyone give me some opinions on some skimmers..here are a few I found...
Eshopps Hang-On Protein Skimmer
Turboflotor Blue 1000
HMMM...all I found so far...was those 2...
 

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by Bulldog123
http:///forum/post/3196055
I take it you are not running a sump under your 54g?
NOPE....I was kinda lokking at that, but decided since it is such an odd sized cabinet I will stick with the filter I have and just get another protein skimmer
I'll tell you this though....If I oculd fit one, I would get the sealife series liek I have for the 225G...it came with overflow and a protein skimemr that I love
BUTTTT...no room...so I just want to stick with the hob
 

bulldog123

Member
I also have a 54g corner. I fit a sump, corallife skimmer(hate it), fuge, and a media filter. All store bought nothing customized. But I must say if it is not in there just perfict the door will not close.
 

bswe22

Member
I have heard good things about the Aqua C Ramora. I have one on the way for my 10 gal. (soon to be turned into a 20 gal.). They are kind of like a plug and play. Hang it on, turn it on and go.
 

meowzer

Moderator
The Aqua C Remora w/1200...looks ok...I have a dumb question....lol
it says it is 17.5 inches 2.75 inches 6 inches...so the size is not an issue
BUT.....you cna buy one with a "drain system"
or without
what is a drain system? I have not yet found an explanation for it
 

nycbob

Active Member
with a drain system, u dont hv to worry about skimmate overfloating from the collection cup.
 

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by nycbob
http:///forum/post/3196102
with a drain system, u dont hv to worry about skimmate overfloating from the collection cup.
AHHHH...Thank you....LOL...Now I know what it is....I have one on my big skimmer for the 225G
SOOOOO....Should I order the Aqua C

I have it in my cart...LOL....Just waiting for a "go for it"
I want to be sure I make the right choice too
 

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by IBEW41
http:///forum/post/3196694
no I had the remora and it is loud look at the octopus hob have 1 on my 36g corner
How about this one???
Reef Octopus BH 100
Hang on Back Protein Skimmer
PS-CV-OCT-HOB-100
OR the BH100SS...with surface skimmer
 

bluetang66

Member
I just started using a octo 800s a couple days ago, i think it's gonna be scary good when the new gets worn off.The only thing i have to compare to is a Prism though.
 

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by Bluetang66
http:///forum/post/3196824
I just started using a octo 800s a couple days ago, i think it's gonna be scary good when the new gets worn off.The only thing i have to compare to is a Prism though.
HMM...That's a lot bigger than what I need...
Does anyone have any experience with the Octo BH 100, or the BH100SS (with surface skimmer)??
Buying a protein skimmer is hard ...lol
 

bswe22

Member
I just got my Aqua C Ramora today. I am going to be installing this evening. I will let you know how loud it is and how well it works.
 

ibew41

Active Member
th octo 100f is the 1 I have but only run 1 pump at a time on my 36.I bought it so I can upgrade that tank also up to a 75g.It works really well but dont put the sponge filters on the outputs
 

meowzer

Moderator
I still don;t know which one to get....I hate this...I want to get the right one .....decisions decisions
 

rickyh24

Member
I'm also looking into a skimmer for a new setup. Anyone know anything about the Jebo 180 hang on? Apparently it is good for up to 150 and I'm thinking of going with a 75 reef setup.
 
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