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sharuq1
09-29-2007, 04:02 AM
What would be a good skimmer to put on a 33g reef tank? Where can I buy one?

DanG
09-29-2007, 04:03 AM
Do you have a sump or do you need one that hangs on the back of the tank?

sharuq1
09-29-2007, 04:04 AM
Ooh good question.. I don't have a sump.

andresont
09-29-2007, 04:08 AM
Deltec Hang on the back MCE 600 is best you cen get for HOB and below $600
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/details/skimmers.php?product_ID=DD-P0600E

Or if you are willing to sacrafice you tank space
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/details/skimmers.php?product_ID=tz-ps9015

albert_dao
09-29-2007, 04:22 AM
The price on the Deltec makes me sad :(

andresont
09-29-2007, 04:27 AM
The price on the Deltec makes me sad :(
Please dont start this :)I get the irony... BKings are not free are they?

danny zubot
09-29-2007, 07:18 AM
I used to have a Coralife super skimmer 125 that worked well. They retailed for around 180 busk. You can get a Coralife SS 65 I think but I'm not sure how much they are.

michika
09-29-2007, 02:50 PM
I used to have a Coralife super skimmer 125 that worked well. They retailed for around 180 busk. You can get a Coralife SS 65 I think but I'm not sure how much they are.

I have a Coralife 65 and it isn't worth it. I know the 125 is far better then the 65. The 65 needs to be CONSTANTLY re-dialed in. Its a PITA!

Todd
09-29-2007, 03:51 PM
I would suggest the Aqua C remora. I used it on my 33 reef, not much space used, fairly plug and play and moderatly quiet. I also used it on my 75g reef before I upgraded skimmers - it handeled the larger tank fairly well. And it costs a little bit less then the others suggested.

Jeff_
09-29-2007, 07:43 PM
I like my coralife 65 , It pulls out a ton of more gunk than my remora did and doesnt require me to constantly redial it. I just clean the cup every week and pour out some nasty skimmate.

Der_Iron_Chef
09-29-2007, 08:29 PM
My vote goes with the Remora. The Deltec is WAY too expensive for what you need, and the Remora has, by and large, gotten pretty good reviews. It's way less likely to overflow than the CSS 65 as well (I'm speaking from experience here...!). That being said, if you want to go with the CSS 65, it will work. I have one on my tank right now, and it's pulling dark, wet skimmate fairly consistently. But you have to watch the water level. If it fluctuates constantly, you'll see it overflow.

robzilla
09-29-2007, 08:43 PM
i second (or third) the remora. ive got the pro setup and it's pretty fool proof vs the css i used to have.

Borderjumper
09-29-2007, 08:56 PM
I fourth the Remora. I have a Remora HOT skimmer on a 33 gallon and it works awesome. I also have a Deltec 600 on another tank. Its a better skimmer, but is really finicky. As many times as the Deltec has overflowed,( which causes me no grief as it is in a sump) I can not imagine using it as a HOT skimmer.

Rippin
09-29-2007, 09:45 PM
I've never had my Deltec MCE 600 overflow on me. I guess it could if the air nozzle is open too wide and the collection cup is too low or if the output pipe is blocked. But if you follow the included instructions you shouldn't have a problem.

With that said, the Deltec would be overkill for your 33g (although you could use the Deltec up to a 90g tank if you upgraded in the future). It's also pricey. If you're looking to save even more money you could wait for a used Remora to pop up. They are definitely more available on the used market than the Deltecs.