Have you modified your Seaclone?

[nanoambiance]

Seaclone skimmer owners:
After visiting another reef forum (most members here have explored this other site), under the DIY section, a member there had modified his seaclone skimmer in a few small ways, that made a lot of sense, but I wanted to know if anyone here with one has done that or something similar?
1. Modified the traditional air valve with a more precisise flow valve.
2. Shortened the inner acrylic tube of the skimmer a few inches to increase the time the bubbles flow with the water
3. Put an O ring of foam or something similar to seal the bottom of the collection cup, forcing much more of the foam out into the cup.
Does this "hold water" to anyone? His reasons for doing so had some logic to them . . but I have little experience on my side so . . .

 

[jbstuart]

Truthfully, I dont think a seaclone is worth modifying. I've got one because it is simple. To complicate it would kind of be going against the reason to own a seaclone. You could have purchase a nicer skimmer for $50-$75 more which pulls a lot more waste from an aquarium, and had the hassle of adjusting them all the time, or have a seaclone which you can just empty and not worry about its efficiency. I could be wrong, but thats my thoughts on it.
thanks
Jarod

 

[nas19320]

I tried and ended up breaking my Seaclone. I have a Remora Pro now which is better than the Seaclone could ever be.

 

[murray bmf]

I put the "more presice" air inlet on it. It's just basically an easier way to adjust the amount of air going into the skimmer. Other than that I've done nothing else.

 

[jlem]

I believe that the newer seaclones have the improvements already done as far as the shorter inner tube and a better air valve.

 

[jpawson]

I have one sitting in my closet that I will never use again. Used it for about 3 months. If anyone wants this garbage- pay for shipping and its yours!

 

[marvida]

I agree that the SeaClone, or any other skimmer is not worth modifying. After spending time trying to make a Skilter 250 work several years ago, I figured heck with that, buy something that does the job out of the box. Personally I'm a fan of the SeaClone, but then I use it on a 10 gallon. Probably more than with anything else in this hobby, you truly get what you pay for when it comes to skimmers.

 

[jstenz]

Hey jpawson,
I'd be interested in the skimmer if you don't want it. You could ship it to where I work and the shipping would be COD, that way you wouldn't have to worry about it.
Thanks,
Jason

 

[jpawson]

Jason, send me an email with your address- jpawson@nc.rr.com
I will find a box and its yours!