Which skimmer for a 70???

clownfish

clownfish

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After a fairly long absence, I'm on this board again. I have a very important question. I will set up a 70 reef in a month or two. I really don't know what type of skimmer to buy. It doesn't have to be super cheap, but not over 300 bucks or so. I will not have a sump (first SW tank will be complicated enough LOL). I'm considering the following hang-ons:
Precision Marine HOT-1
AquaC Remora
AquaC Remora Pro
I'm really not sure. Is there a freestanding model that would be good for a 70? I've heard great praises for PM's BULLET skimmer. Would a skimmer like that be overkill for a 70? Help me pleeeeese.
 
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niteshift

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I bought a turboflotor hang-on and i love it. It is rated for up to 250 so it should be good for a 70. You might want to reconsider the sump thing. We didn't start with one but we are now in the process of adding one. The tank starts to look really clouded with all the crap hanging on it.
just my opinion tho.
HTH
Chelle
[This message has been edited by niteshift (edited 09-15-2000).]
 
clownfish

clownfish

Member
I really don't want to mess with a sump. It would tack on at least 100 more bucks because of the return pump. But the turboflotor sounds like another option worth considering. Thank you.
 
clownfish

clownfish

Member
Which is best for a 70, the regular Remora, Remora Pro, or the Precision Marine HOT-1??? The Pro and the HOT-1 both cost about $180 but I want to know which is better. Has anyone used them both? The Remoras have a "spray induction system" but I don't think they are waste collector compatible, as in, you can't hook up a piece of tubing to the collection cup so the waste can flow into a bucket. The HOT-1 has a smaller Rio but is waste collector compatible. Help me.
P.S. I may be using uncured LR to cycle, so consider this too.
 
jimi

jimi

Active Member
In my opinion you should definately use a sump. I like berlin or turbofloaters for skimmers.
 
mr . salty

mr . salty

Active Member
I'm sorry I cant help. The only thing I know about skimmers is that I have one,it was cheap,and it works. I wouldn't know witch one to but if mine quit.STEVE
 
broomer5

broomer5

Active Member
Just an idea Clownfish ..
I realize you have no current plans to use a sump, but maybe consider what you might want to do in the future. I didn't want to mess with a sump either on my first 55 gallon set-up, so I purchased a "hang-on" the back skimmer. All was fine until I noticed all the clutter on the back wall of tank .. filter, heater, skimmer, etc....
So I decided to go with the sump, and now I have to hang my skimmer on the side of sump under the cabinet. It works fine, but I wish I had considered the "possibility" of using a sump more from the start. If it's the initial cost of going with the sump, I understand your concern. If it is just you don't want to mess with one yet, I understand that too. But most here will agree with me ... on a 70 gallon tank, a sump would be great !!!
Sumps allow for so much flexibility, and so much easier for water changes, heaters, adding/dosing/testing/skimmers/carbon/etc.
Plus I feel the tank looks so much nicer without all the equipment hanging there.
I know this doesn't answer your question on which skimmer to buy ... I am just sharing my first experiences.
Brian ( Broomer )
 
krazzydart

krazzydart

Member
the berelin is good... I would suggest going bigger incase you want to go bigger later!!! as for a sump its your choice...you could build one using a 30 gallon tank...also consider on getting a pre-drilled tank!!!
 
clownfish

clownfish

Member
I've heard many sites and people say that the HOT-1 is a lot more efficient than the berlin. Who can tell me more about the remora and remora pro?
 
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