skimmer

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

There are certain hang-on-back skimmers that waaaaaaay over-rate how big a tank it can handle. Seaclones & prisms are ok for small tanks, but anything above a 33g would probably be way underskimmed. If it works for you, great. But in general, these low-end HOB skimmers are useless, espeically if you follow the manufacturer's guidelines.

For instance, I think Red Sea states that their Prism Pro is good for up to 300g. I'm sorry, but that may be ok if the tank has no fish or livestock in it, but I wouldn't trust a PrismPro for anything larger than a 65g at the most.

[fkshiu]

Like many others I too started off with a Seaclown way back when because it was cheap and I didn't know any better. It was fiddly, poorly built and didn't do a darn thing but overflow.

I have no doubt that someone could be satisfied by its performance but you won't be anymore when you see what a "real" skimmer in action can do.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Miki,

I noticed you're also using the Seaclone on a sps tank. Good luck with that. SPS like almost nutrient-free water quality, which you probably won't get long term with this brand of skimmer. Overskimming, not underskimming, is the general rule of thumb with sps.

[Mik_101]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

Miki,

I noticed you're also using the Seaclone on a sps tank. Good luck with that. SPS like almost nutrient-free water quality, which you probably won't get long term with this brand of skimmer. Overskimming, not underskimming, is the general rule of thumb with sps.

Ok what skimmer would you suggest that is under 200$ Ther probably isent any that will make the cut for sps. I will look on the local Craigslist and on canreef and hope to find something.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

A used Remora Pro would probably be a better bang-for-your-buck HOB skimmer. In general, hob skimmers just aren't as good as in-sumps like ASM or Euroreef RS series, in terms of bang-for-the-buck factor.

[krisalexander]

I got a remora pro for sale *hint* *hint*

Kris

[bv_reefer]

-thats ok it's starting to skim finally, tweeked the intake on the power head and its foaming better-

[Captainhemo]

Originally Posted by krisalexander

I got a remora pro for sale *hint* *hint*

Kris

Still for sale ? How much , will you ship ? PM me and let me know.

As for the rest of the thread, I think it is great that we have some younger people taking up the hobby. I also think it is great we have people here that are very experienced and are willing to give the younger, less experienced reefers the advice that will make the hobby more enjoyable for them.
Like it was mentioned above, we just need to remember that there is a "communication gap" betwen the different generations, there alsways will be. Just a little patience from everyone will go a long way.
It's cool that we have hobbys such as this that all age groups can enjoy together , very cool

[bv_reefer]

-but for $40 for a skimmer u can't go 2 wrong, used but what ever
-by the way i was worried that the berlin hang-on for up to 250-gallons that
i'm planning on gettin wud be over skimming but from what u say it shud be perfect!

[Mik_101]

Originally Posted by bv_reefer

-but for $40 for a skimmer u can't go 2 wrong, used but what ever
-by the way i was worried that the berlin hang-on for up to 250-gallons that
i'm planning on gettin wud be over skimming but from what u say it shud be perfect!

When you get the Berlin I'm buying the SeaClone of you right?