Skimmer Help!

atcguy · #1 03-09-2006, 07:10 PM

get rid of the sponge , how about the skimmer, !!! I had one as my first skimmer, today I know you cant cheap out on skimming, Have a euroreef now and have never looked back.!! I also had a prism pro. Cheap skimmers dont compare!!

OCDP · #2 03-09-2006, 07:17 PM

As others recommended.. I'll do the same.. I think the sponge should go too. And well since it's been mentioned, the whole darn thing

No, just kidding. But definitely consider it.. as skimmers are the #1 for reefs IMHO.

Remoras are cheap(ish) and very effective . (IME)

adidas · #3 03-09-2006, 07:29 PM

The seaclone actually works ok, If you thoroughly clean it every week or two. But that is a PITA.

J Feez · #4 03-09-2006, 09:40 PM

You know I've never heard a good thing about a Sea Clone. Even when I was buying it on boxing day, I thought I heard someone say "Oh no, he's buying a Sea Clone!". I don't think the air intake is clogged, but I'll have to do a more thorough check of it and I'll get rid of the sponge as well.

What sort of price range would I be looking at for the Skimmers mentioned above?

TheReefGeek · #5 03-09-2006, 09:44 PM

Are you running a sump? If so check out ASM, they are same design and Euroreef but cheaper materials and cheaper price tag.

Otherwise Aqua C Remora or CPR BakPak II would be good hang-on models.

J Feez · #6 03-09-2006, 09:47 PM

Unfortunately I don't have a sump. That's on the list as well though. Can those hang off the back models be put in a sump?

TheReefGeek · #7 03-09-2006, 09:49 PM

Yeah, you can hang the skimmer off the sump, just have to make that section of the sump have a high water volume with a baffle, or drop the pump down but then you lose some efficiency.

If you are adding a sump later, hold off a skimmer purchase until you can get an in-sump model, because they are far more efficient, more skimming for your $$$.

Quagmire · #8 03-09-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by J Feez

Can those hang off the back models be put in a sump?

Yup just hang it off the sump the same as you would a tank.Maybe a bit of adjustment if your useing a rubbermaid for a sump.

adidas · #9 03-09-2006, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Feez

I don't think the air intake is clogged

when i had the seaclone it wasnt the air intake that was clogged, it was the pipe from the powerhead to the skimmer I had to use a pipe cleaner every 2 weeks.