Going to rebuild new tank...need skimmer suggestions

[ck_503]

I have a 42 gallon hex tank that crashed back in June and I lost EVERYTHING. I still never found out what caused the levels to spike like they did as it ran for almost 2 years without incident. Anyway, I'm starting over again and last time I had one of the over hang skimmers that hung over the back of my tank. I was wondering what others thought about this and do you think I should try a different skimmer for this tank? I never had a sump. Please offer me suggestions as it's kind of tricky due to the tank size. Here is a picture of one (not mine exactly as I have a top that has hallides) just to give you an idea of what limited space I'm trying to work with. ALL SUGGESTIONS ARE GREALY APPRECIATED. Thanks much.

 

[ck_503]

shameless bump

 

[ck_503]

hmmmm....no thoughts?

 

[poop_head]

well I use a sump just beacuse it moves a lot of the crap out of your main tank (so it doesnt look so cluttered) So I use an in sump model(Auqa C Urchin Pro), and I really like it. Although I've never used a HOB skimmer so I cant really give any opinnions on them.

 

[mdog30001]

Wait do u have a saltwater tank? Because in the picture there are goldfish? :notsure:
Also i have a HOB skimmer and i would rather have a regular one that sits under the stand, i think they work better.

 

[ck_503]

yes I do have a saltwater tank...or did....but I'm starting it up again. That picture is just a stock picture from a website. I'm using it to show you guys the limitations b/c it's a hexagonal tank. I just wondered if those hang on the back skimmers are just for convenience rather than performance and what would you guys suggest I do. Thanks.

 

[ck_503]

any one else with comments?

 

[thegrog]

AquaC. Their HOT and in-sump skimmers are top quality for the money. Used several of their skimmers and have not regretted it once. Will never own another brand.....it least not until I have my 15,000 gallon tank stocked with sharks.......with friggin laser beams attached to their heads!!! sorry, just saw A.Powers on cable.

 

[rainbow aq]

Depends on what you want to spend Prizm skimmer is cheap and works just fine......Aqua C Remora little more expensive but its totaly worth the buy.....DO NOT BUY A SEACLONE!

 

[ck_503]

thanks....I'd love to hear more from some others have had long running skimmers that are hang on's. Thanks.

 

[rberhow]

Our tank has definitely not been long running, only 2 months, but so far we like our excalibur skimmer. Its quiet, seems to do a good job and our LFS owner that we can actually trust, swears by them.