SeaClone

[crablegs]

The tank I just bought came with a SeaClone skimmer, it's running off of a maxi-jet 1200 and the folks that had it before me were using a power head foam filter on the intake, is this necessary? It looks really obtrusive in the tank.
Thx

 

[twoods71]

I would leave the foam filter on there because if you take it off you will get junk build up on the bottom of the skimmer.

 

[crablegs]

Thanks T...

 

[nyyanks154]

Id keep it on too, dont want to get a fish sucked up there either....I have the same skimmer, do you have problems with salt crystalization in the air intake?

 

[twoods71]

ntyanks, I have no problems I believe due to the fact that I clean the sponge and tube on a regular basis, about 2 times a month.

 

[nosmada]

the foam filter comes with the seaclone when its bought new. it works as a sort of prefilter. i would leave it on just keep it clean for its best preformance.its great for keeping out all the big stuff so you dont get all clogged up.

 

[lettheirberock]

if your not happy with the looks of it in the tank , you might want to consider seting up a sump and running it in there.

 

[nyyanks154]

Twoods do you mean you clean the J tube or the air tube 2x a month? I agree with the sponge cleaning....

 

[pufferlover]

I am a firm believer in pre filters for powerheads in a tank. There are to many chances for a fish to get sucked into the open area. I use them on UV's and on current moving powerheads (this also keeps the powerhead impellar area from getting gummed up).

 

[twoods71]

I clean the air tube not the J tube.
The J tube should be fine for at least several months.