romeofoeve
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I have a $100 budget and wanted to know whats the best hang-on skimmer. Im considering the seaclone 100. any help would be appreciated.
Help! Whats the best skimmer for under $100
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blazehok68
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i have the seaclone 100. i t does the job the only thing i noticed is for it to work properly and in top condition it has to be taken apart every 2-3 weeks to be thouroughly cleaned. when i first got it i didnt clean it for about 3 months and i noticed that the performance was terrible at the end of the third month. i guess with any equipment maintenance is key for optimal performance. i just noticed that this particular skimmer has to be maintained more than others.
gmusick
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Actually, the seaclone works great if you do the modifications on it that are scattered all over the web. Those modifications, in a nutshell, are as follows:
- Replace the air valve that comes with the Seaclone with a $2 airvalve from your LFS.
- Cut about 1/2" off the inlet pipe inside the collection cup, sand off any jagged edges
- Cut the inlet pipe inside the main chamber in half, sand off any jagged edges.
I get lots and lots of brownish black foam now. It works great. Make sure, if you get a seaclone, that it comes with the maxijet 1200 and not the smaller PH.
- Replace the air valve that comes with the Seaclone with a $2 airvalve from your LFS.
- Cut about 1/2" off the inlet pipe inside the collection cup, sand off any jagged edges
- Cut the inlet pipe inside the main chamber in half, sand off any jagged edges.
I get lots and lots of brownish black foam now. It works great. Make sure, if you get a seaclone, that it comes with the maxijet 1200 and not the smaller PH.
gfk
Member
i got a bak2 with preskimmer for 95 bucks shipped from this guy on ----.
he is out of northern california. i never could win his auctions and so i just emailed him and asked if he'd send me one for 95 shipped and he agreed. might try that. he usually has one for sale at a time, i think he is some kind of rep for cpr cause his email address was @cprusa.com
good deal imo
he is out of northern california. i never could win his auctions and so i just emailed him and asked if he'd send me one for 95 shipped and he agreed. might try that. he usually has one for sale at a time, i think he is some kind of rep for cpr cause his email address was @cprusa.com
good deal imo
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andretti
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If I were you, I'd save up about $40 more and buy a bac pak or an aqua c remora. Trust me, it's worth the extra$$$. In this hobby, cutting corners and trying to save 20 bucks here or there will only cost you $100 later. :thinking:
kicked off
Member
you should really save your money and invest into a quality skimmer.
get a big skimmer to hopefully upgrade to a larger tank one day :joy:
get a big skimmer to hopefully upgrade to a larger tank one day :joy:
romeofoeve
Member
30 Gal. Eclipse 3. i dont mind making minor mods to fit a seaclone or something, but i think a bak-pak or prizm would be too much of a task.
annanymous
Member
don't post referensec to other sites. mods will get to ya