Protein Skimmer?

bmorefisher9

bmorefisher9

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Looking to purchase a protein skimmer....The current set up which I have is under gravel filter system, with a hang on marineland land hand on canister. The tank is 40 gal, I am looking for some recommendation on a skimmer. I would like something that would be a hang, since I do not have a sump. If anyone could point the good and the duds out that would be great!
 
1990jpyj

1990jpyj

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i am looking at something similar but for my newer 55g set up.i dont know what to buy as far as this one goes
 
1990jpyj

1990jpyj

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i am looking at someday soon to put in coral, but for now its fish only. price isnt that big of a factor. i dont need the best but i would like something that is good and will last for years and years with no problems
 
mr_x

mr_x

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i like the aqua medic turbofloater for a decent HOB. i've tried the aqua-c hang on and was quite disappointed. the coralife super skimmer is fair, but if i had a 55, i'd go with the 125 model.
 
nordy

nordy

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I have the Seaclone 150 on my 55 gal reef and it has worked superbly for me over the past 3 years. Requires maintenance (cleaning the foam filter on the MJ 1200 pump), and periodic adjusting of the air valve but since I went from FOWLR to a reef tank, I hardly ever have to clean the foam filter. Good price point on this one too!
Yeah, I know a lot of people here are down on the Seaclone, but when I tried the Aqua-C Remora, as a replacement for the Seaclone I have to say the Aqua-C is a major P.O.S. Cost more that the Saeclone, and well, just didn't work at all. Put the Seaclone back in, and it started working right away, consostently producing a good volume of concentrated skimmate.
 
errattiq

errattiq

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I LOOOVE my aqua c remora LOL, I dont know how you guys dont like it, mine pulls out nasty crap every day....
 
mr_x

mr_x

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Originally Posted by errattiq
http:///forum/post/2756020
I LOOOVE my aqua c remora LOL, I dont know how you guys dont like it, mine pulls out nasty crap every day....
what skimmers have you owned to compare it to?
 
ibew41

ibew41

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had the aqua c,octopus, seaclone 150,and the prizim the aqua c was loud but worked the seaclone,and prizim where junk the octopus has been the best performer so far
 
cveverly

cveverly

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Originally Posted by 1990jpyj
http:///forum/post/2755575
i am looking at someday soon to put in coral, but for now its fish only. price isnt that big of a factor. i dont need the best but i would like something that is good and will last for years and years with no problems
Octopus make nice budget skimmers. They range from $120 - $250. If price is not an object look at C&C Marine or Deltec. They run $400 - $550.
All of these are hang on and plug and play. They don't require a lot of tinkering or adjusting.
 
bmorefisher9

bmorefisher9

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I have coral in my tank grew on its own and seems to be doing well...but I am want to make sure I have a skimmer to knock out anything in the water. I have a 40 gal...Any ideas ?
 
cveverly

cveverly

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C&C Mairne is the best bang for the buck on a high end skimmer. I have an Octopus BH-100F on my 46 gallon and it does a good job. It is a really nice skimmer for a budget hang-on.
 
jerryatrick

jerryatrick

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Originally Posted by Mr_X
http:///forum/post/2755921
i like the aqua medic turbofloater for a decent HOB. i've tried the aqua-c hang on and was quite disappointed. the coralife super skimmer is fair, but if i had a 55, i'd go with the 125 model.
The aqua-c hang on has a break in period which will take some time and cause a few micro bubbles. It can be a bit loud early on as well.
After the break in period the micro bubbles and noise will go away. The only issue I have now is that I feel as if I have to clean it every day. Not because the collection cup is full but I think the foam at the top of the collection cup is blocking new skim mate. I clean my collection cup every day but If I had to guess I would say that the collection cup would be full after 10 days.
 
mr_x

mr_x

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the microbubbles and noise didn't go away in mine during the whole 7 months i owned it. the skimmate was quite minimal as well. almost non existent.
 
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bigtankbigfish

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I have a red sea prizm HOB on my 30 gallon. Its the first skimmer ive ever owned so I couldnt tell U how it is. The guy at the store said it was cheaper than the other brand and did the same thing. I get a fair amount of build up each day but i wll admit its the noisiest thing hooked up to my tank.
I plan to move this to my 45 very soon so we'll see how my levels look
 
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