Newbie Equipment Questions

russell.gasper

russell.gasper

New Member
Hi All
I am a new newbie to keeping a marine aquarium. I am in the process of setting up a tank 66Imp (gallons). I have spoken to a few LFS about equipment. The LFS who is building my tank has suggested the following equipment:-
Eheim pro 2 themo filter model 2126, (with Sera Siporax & active carbon meda)
Sera de-nitrator
Prizm hang-on skimmer
5 GPD RO unit
I intend to keep FOWLR and also maybe a clean up crew. I want to ensure that the equipment I am being recommended is going to be fit for the use. My main concern is the skimmer. I have read that "the best skimmer should be purchased that can be afforded". I only have 4" clearance at the back of the tank and 5" at the side of the tank for a skimmer so I am limited by space.
Please could you advise if the equipment is OK and also if I could get a better skimmer that would fit in the space that I have.
Many Thanks
Russell
 
drkegel

drkegel

Member
I had a Prizm on my 55 and I personally think that the skimmer was too small for that tank. The skimmer worked well, was a bit noisy, but worked. Maybe you could hang two of them on the back, as far apart as possible.
I'm not sure the capacity of the SeaClone, but I've heard they are a good skimmer as well. Typically, if you look at the amount of gallons a skimmer is rated for, then divide that by two, you'll be closer to the "safe" rating of that skimmer.
HTH.
 
reeferx

reeferx

Member
Eheim makes great stuff, I have used their canisters before, but I would think twice before going that route.
That model is cool, I mean a wet/dry canister, that's cool.
Problem is, if you ever want to upgrade like I did, you don't even have the benefit of a sump you can put hardware in like most wet/drys.
Plus those Eheims are expensive, that is probably the main reason he is trying to sell you it.
Your money would be better spent getting a cheap sump and putting good hardware that you can use down the road in it.
With enough live rock and live sand, you don't need the wet/dry, but you will probably like to have the sump.
hth
 
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