I have a problem! Please help.

Madreefer · #1 05-25-2010, 04:46 AM

Have you done a search in the clasified section on this site? You may be able to find a skimmer here. Well your right about the Seaclone. If you do get the Aqua Remora take note that it is a little loud. Good luck. I would stay away from any LFS that pushes a Seaclone.

reefwars · #2 05-25-2010, 04:49 AM

haha seaclones are junk lol i gave mine away ...good riddance lol

tony_3a · #3 05-25-2010, 04:53 AM

I know im not very pleased with the seaclone or getting sold it. Anyways i did look through classified and i could not find any hang on skimmer. Maybe im blind? I dont know i am just quite annoyed.

naesco · #4 05-25-2010, 04:52 AM

Quite frankly, I would start again.
Sell the tank to a freshwater guy and wait until you get a great deal on a used complete setup.
In the mean time read everything you can and ask questions here.
wetwebmedia.com is an excellent on-line site.The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner in one of the best fish books.

BTW, remove the Seaclone and return it to the LFS for a credit. Be polite but firm.

tony_3a · #5 05-25-2010, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by naesco

Quite frankly, I would start again.
Sell the tank to a freshwater guy and wait until you get a great deal on a used complete setup.
In the mean time read everything you can and ask questions here.
wetwebmedia.com is an excellent on-line site.
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner in one of the best fish books.

I would love to start over but i also have bought 60 pounds of live rock which is about 300+ and it would go to waste.

tony_3a · #6 05-25-2010, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naesco

Quite frankly, I would start again.
Sell the tank to a freshwater guy and wait until you get a great deal on a used complete setup.
In the mean time read everything you can and ask questions here.
wetwebmedia.com is an excellent on-line site.The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner in one of the best fish books.

BTW, remove the Seaclone and return it to the LFS for a credit. Be polite but firm.

He wont let me return it because it is used. Im very upset about this what a waste of $150

ElGuappo · #7 05-25-2010, 05:08 AM

Ask around people here are always happy to let you know who is worth dealing with in your city.

IF it were me..... i would start all over like suggested. however if i decided to use that tank i would get an external overflow and sump it. I have been looking for a good hang on skimmer for a 50g for 2 years and have tried 3 or 4 now only to be disapointed. finally bought a complete setup from the used section here, and i will never go sumpless again.

Lego · #8 05-25-2010, 05:21 AM

why wouldn't you just return it? Or did you use it already?

I used an external over flow for a long time. Worked fine... just do the maintance on it and it will be flawless.

whatcaneyedo · #9 05-25-2010, 05:24 AM

The least expensive hang on overflow from J&L is $125 + tax http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/of...300GPH%29.html

The last time I went to Speedy Glass and had a hole drilled I believe it cost me $20.

Its less expensive to do things right the first time.

Interior_Reef · #10 05-25-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

The least expensive hang on overflow from J&L is $125 + tax http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/of...300GPH%29.html

The last time I went to Speedy Glass and had a hole drilled I believe it cost me $20.

Its less expensive to do things right the first time.

Actuallyt the Eshopps overflows are lower priced, and dont require an aqualifter to start the syphon after power outages.

the Es300 overflow is 69.99, and the 800 is 84.99 i believe